Friendswood, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Friendswood, TX is a local road trip base with 11 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 17-mile quick runs to 326-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Friendswood, TX spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
17
Longest Drive
767.1 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
26m
Santa Fe, TX
Plan Around Friendswood, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Friendswood, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Friendswood, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Friendswood, TX
Friendswood, TX to Laredo, TX
Friendswood, TX to Garland, TX
Friendswood, TX to Frisco, TX
Friendswood, TX to Dallas, TX
Friendswood, TX to Killeen, TX
Friendswood, TX to Austin, TX
Friendswood, TX to Montopolis, TX
Friendswood, TX to Village of Tiki Island, TX
Friendswood, TX to Houston, TX
Friendswood, TX to Santa Fe, TX
Driving from Friendswood, TX
Expect an average of 185 miles and about 3h 32m behind the wheel when leaving Friendswood, TX. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 326 miles (6h 22m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Friendswood, TX are Laredo, TX (326.2 mi, 6h 22m), Garland, TX (317.3 mi, 6h 16m), Frisco, TX (287.1 mi, 5h 14m), Dallas, TX (261.3 mi, 4h 42m), and Killeen, TX (221.9 mi, 4h 24m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 185-mile trip from Friendswood, TX, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Friendswood, TX and 1 routes heading into Friendswood, TX, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 326 miles.
The longest mapped route from Friendswood, TX covers 326 miles and takes approximately 6h 22m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.
The average route from Friendswood, TX runs about 185 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 185-mile trip from Friendswood, TX costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Friendswood, TX include Laredo, TX, Garland, TX, Frisco, TX and Dallas, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Friendswood, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
40,827
Median Income
$125,052
Median Home Value
$399,500
Median Age
39.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Friendswood, TX at a Glance
Founded
1960
Elevation
30 ft
Area
21 mi²
Notable People from Friendswood, TX
A sampling of people born in Friendswood, TX.
Ronnie Price
1983
American basketball player
Robin Coleman
1973
American actress and figure competitor
Katie Rose Clarke
1984
American actress
City data from Wikidata (Q476497), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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