Road Trips from Dallas, TX
Dallas is a great launchpad for a variety of Texas road trips. You've got options ranging from quick, under-an-hour hops to longer, half-day adventures. Many of these routes stick to highways, making for straightforward drives. While most destinations don't feature parks directly in town, several offer nearby natural attractions or are within reach of significant national monuments, giving you opportunities to explore the outdoors on longer excursions. If you're looking for a short day trip or something a bit more involved, there's a drive that fits.
Total Routes
277
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
203
Under 2 hours
25 total in this range
Reno, TX
1h 4m53.2 mi one way
Robinson, TX
1h 46m100.4 mi one way
Quitman, TX
1h 45m89 mi one way
Kennedale, TX
40m32.9 mi one way
Mineral Wells, TX
1h 39m82.1 mi one way
Full-day getaway
29 total in this range
Marble Falls, TX
3h 51m207.3 mi one way
Uhland, TX
3h 49m221.9 mi one way
Livingston, TX
3h 47m215.1 mi one way
Onion Creek, TX
3h 41m206 mi one way
Crockett, TX
2h 56m143.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
188 total in this range
New Braunfels, TX
4h 18m242.7 mi one way
Uvalde, TX
6h 27m355.2 mi one way
Pearsall, TX
5h 51m328.1 mi one way
Dilley, TX
6h 7m344.8 mi one way
Devine, TX
5h 29m307.2 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
35 total in this range
Escobares, TX
9h 21m522 mi one way
Falcon Lake Estates, TX
8h 33m480.1 mi one way
San Juan, TX
8h 58m519 mi one way
La Homa, TX
9h 14m530.9 mi one way
Donna, TX
9h 5m525.6 mi one way
Browse by Mood
New Braunfels, TX
4h 18m242.7 mi one way
Uvalde, TX
6h 27m355.2 mi one way
Pearsall, TX
5h 51m328.1 mi one way
Dilley, TX
6h 7m344.8 mi one way
New Braunfels, TX
4h 18m242.7 mi one way
Uvalde, TX
6h 27m355.2 mi one way
San Marcos, TX
4h225.1 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
4h 53m273.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild weather ideal for exploring the parks near longer routes like Washington, TX, or Llano, TX.
Summer
Summer heat makes the shorter, highway-focused drives to places like Boyd, TX, or Princeton, TX, more appealing.
Fall
Fall foliage could enhance drives near destinations with parks, such as Pecan Plantation, TX, or Sulphur Springs, TX.
Winter
Winter provides clear roads for longer trips like Somerset, TX, with its historical parks.
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