Road Trips from Addison, TX
Looking for a quick getaway from Addison? You've got options ranging from under an hour to a full weekend. Several nearby cities offer a straightforward highway drive, perfect for a day trip. If you're up for a longer haul, there are routes that take you further into Texas, with some featuring interesting roadside parks. For the ambitious road tripper, a significant cross-state trek is even possible, with an overnight stay recommended.
Total Routes
10
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
4
Under 2 hours
Arlington, TX
37m28.8 mi one way
This 0.6-hour drive is a straightforward highway route, covering 28.8 miles. With a drive score of 7, it's a solid option for a quick escape. Although it has parks, none are specifically noted as nearby on this short trip.
Dallas, TX
18m13.3 mi one way
The shortest trip on the list at 0.3 hours and 13.3 miles, this route prioritizes surface roads over highways, offering a different driving experience than many other picks. It does not feature parks.
Fort Worth, TX
48m41.2 mi one way
A 0.8-hour, 41.2-mile highway drive, this option scores a 6 for its route. Like Arlington, it offers park access but doesn't highlight specific nearby attractions within this selection.
Full-day getaway
Killeen, TX
3h167.4 mi one way
This 3-hour, 167.4-mile trip boasts a high drive score of 9 and is highway-focused. A significant bonus is the proximity to Waco Mammoth National Monument, making it a good choice for a longer day trip with a park attraction.
Austin, TX
3h 42m207.9 mi one way
At 3.7 hours and 207.9 miles, this highway-focused drive has a top drive score of 9. Similar to the Killeen route, it includes access to parks and specifically mentions Waco Mammoth National Monument, offering a substantial journey with a natural stop.
Weekend trip
San Antonio, TX
5h 9m286.2 mi one way
This 5.2-hour, 286.2-mile route offers a blend of highway and surface roads, scoring an 8. It's a longer drive than Austin or Killeen and does not list any parks.
Houston, TX
4h 32m252.3 mi one way
Covering 252.3 miles and taking 4.5 hours, this drive is mostly highway with a drive score of 8. It’s a solid option for reaching a major city without specific park highlights noted.
Corpus Christi, TX
7h 20m403.6 mi one way
This 7.3-hour, 403.6-mile trip is highway-focused with a drive score of 7. While it doesn't have immediate park access noted, it does list Waco Mammoth National Monument as a nearby park, suggesting a potential stop on this extensive journey.
Lubbock, TX
6h 7m354.3 mi one way
At 6.1 hours and 354.3 miles, this highway-focused route scores an 8. It's a significant distance, and no parks are listed as nearby.
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Killeen, TX
3h167.4 mi one way
Austin, TX
3h 42m207.9 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
5h 9m286.2 mi one way
Houston, TX
4h 32m252.3 mi one way
Killeen, TX
3h167.4 mi one way
Austin, TX
3h 42m207.9 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
5h 9m286.2 mi one way
Houston, TX
4h 32m252.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for highway-focused trips and routes with parks like Waco Mammoth National Monument.
Summer
Summer heat makes shorter, highway-focused drives more appealing. Longer trips with park stops may require early starts.
Fall
Fall provides excellent weather for all trip types, including the longer highway drives and the route to El Paso.
Winter
Winter travel is generally favorable for the highway-focused routes and the long-distance drive to El Paso.
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