Road Trips from Houston, TX
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
172
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
51
Under 2 hours
37 total in this range
Full-day getaway
36 total in this range
West, TX
3h 38m193.4 mi one way
Troy, TX
3h 32m179.1 mi one way
Cameron, TX
2h 51m142.6 mi one way
Woodville, TX
2h 1m105.7 mi one way
Valley Mills, TX
3h 50m203.2 mi one way
Weekend trip
78 total in this range
Laredo, TX
6h 4m350.2 mi one way
Stephenville, TX
5h 5m267.9 mi one way
Laguna Park, TX
4h 6m212.6 mi one way
Mount Vernon, TX
5h 17m262.2 mi one way
Live Oak, TX
6h 27m330 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
21 total in this range
Browse by Mood
Laredo, TX
6h 4m350.2 mi one way
Stephenville, TX
5h 5m267.9 mi one way
West, TX
3h 38m193.4 mi one way
Troy, TX
3h 32m179.1 mi one way
Laredo, TX
6h 4m350.2 mi one way
Stephenville, TX
5h 5m267.9 mi one way
Cameron, TX
2h 51m142.6 mi one way
Los Angeles, CA
26h 23m1545.8 mi one way
Laredo, TX
6h 4m350.2 mi one way
Stephenville, TX
5h 5m267.9 mi one way
West, TX
3h 38m193.4 mi one way
Troy, TX
3h 32m179.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Mild temps before summer humidity sets in.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
This is the sweet spot — mild and dry for road trips.
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