Road Trips from Falfurrias, TX
From Falfurrias, you've got a good range of options. Shorter, flatter drives under five hours will get you to Montopolis or Houston. If you're up for a longer haul, you can reach the hilly terrain near El Paso or Lubbock, with a couple of overnight-recommended routes. Several picks include parks like Waco Mammoth National Monument, offering a nature break on your way north. The majority of these routes stick to mostly highway, making for efficient travel.
Total Routes
8
Shortest
4.5h
With Parks Nearby
7
Weekend trip
Dallas, TX
7h 44m422.9 mi one way
This mostly highway route takes you 422.9 miles to Dallas in about 7.7 hours. It's a solid, straightforward drive with a high drive score of 9. You'll pass by Waco Mammoth National Monument, a nice potential stop. The terrain is mostly flat.
Fort Worth, TX
7h 35m414 mi one way
A 414-mile drive to Fort Worth, this trip averages 7.6 hours on mostly highway. It offers a slightly more varied terrain than some other northern routes, described as gently rolling. Like the Dallas trip, it also passes near Waco Mammoth National Monument.
Montopolis, TX
4h 27m225.2 mi one way
At 225.2 miles and 4.5 hours, this is the shortest and quickest option from Falfurrias. It scores a 9 for its drive, utilizing mostly highway with flat terrain. This route does not feature any parks nearby.
Arlington, TX
7h 52m426.3 mi one way
This 426.3-mile trip to Arlington takes about 7.9 hours. The drive score is a high 9, but it uses a mix of highway and surface roads. There are no parks listed as nearby for this particular route.
Houston, TX
5h 24m274.3 mi one way
This is your closest major city option at 274.3 miles, taking around 5.4 hours. It's a mostly highway route with a drive score of 8 and mostly flat terrain, making it an easy day trip. No specific parks are listed nearby on this route.
Long-haul ideas
Plano, TX
8h 7m441.8 mi one way
This is an overnight-recommended drive of 441.8 miles, averaging 8.1 hours. It's mostly highway with a drive score of 9 and mostly flat terrain. You'll have the opportunity to visit Waco Mammoth National Monument along the way.
Lubbock, TX
9h 45m546.9 mi one way
For a longer journey, Lubbock is 546.9 miles away, requiring about 9.8 hours and recommended for an overnight stay. This route has a drive score of 8 and features hilly terrain. You can visit San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park.
El Paso, TX
11h 56m714.5 mi one way
This is the longest option at 714.5 miles, taking nearly 12 hours and requiring an overnight stay. It has a drive score of 7 and involves hilly terrain. Parks like Chamizal National Memorial and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park are accessible.
Browse by Mood
Dallas, TX
7h 44m422.9 mi one way
Fort Worth, TX
7h 35m414 mi one way
Montopolis, TX
4h 27m225.2 mi one way
Arlington, TX
7h 52m426.3 mi one way
Dallas, TX
7h 44m422.9 mi one way
Fort Worth, TX
7h 35m414 mi one way
Arlington, TX
7h 52m426.3 mi one way
Plano, TX
8h 7m441.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers a good time to explore the hilly terrain on longer drives, with moderate temperatures suitable for visiting parks like Waco Mammoth National Monument.
Summer
Summer heat makes the shorter, mostly highway routes to Houston or Montopolis more appealing. Longer drives might be challenging in the heat.
Fall
Fall is ideal for the longer routes, including those with hilly terrain and park visits like San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Winter
Winter drives are generally comfortable across all routes, including the longer hauls to El Paso or Lubbock, with mostly flat terrain on many options.
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