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. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 236 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Friendswood, TX spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
767.1 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
36m
Village of Tiki Island, TX
Plan Around Friendswood, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Friendswood, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Friendswood, TX
Driving from Friendswood, TX
Expect an average of 236 miles and about 4h 35m behind the wheel when leaving Friendswood, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 326 miles (6h 22m), while the shortest is just 27 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), Killeen, TX (221.9 mi, 4h 24m), and Village of Tiki Island, TX (27.1 mi, 36m). 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 236-mile trip from Friendswood, TX, budget about $35 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 5 mapped routes leaving Friendswood, TX and 6 routes heading into Friendswood, TX, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 326 miles.
The longest mapped route from Friendswood, TX covers 326 miles and takes approximately 6h 22m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.
The average route from Friendswood, TX runs about 236 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 236-mile trip from Friendswood, TX costs roughly $35 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 Killeen, 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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