Road Trips from Hurst, TX
Alright, so you're in Hurst and looking for a drive. You've got options ranging from a quick 3.6-hour trip to a full 10-hour haul. There are several routes with parks nearby, including some national monuments, and the terrain is mostly flat, though El Paso offers some hills. You can stick to mostly highway for a faster trip or opt for a mixed route. There's a good mix of day trips and places worth an overnight stay.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
3.6h
With Parks Nearby
7
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
San Antonio, TX
5h 1m277.5 mi one way
A 5-hour drive that offers a bit more terrain variation with gently rolling hills. You'll mostly be on the highway, and you have the option to visit both Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. It's a good middle-ground option for a day trip.
Laredo, TX
7h 39m433.1 mi one way
This 7.7-hour drive is longer and involves a mix of highway and surface streets, with mostly flat terrain. You get access to Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. It's a longer day trip or a potential overnight.
Amarillo, TX
6h 9m340.9 mi one way
A 6.2-hour drive with a mostly highway profile. The terrain information isn't available for this route, and there are no parks directly listed. It's a solid option if you're looking for distance without necessarily prioritizing park stops.
Corpus Christi, TX
7h 12m395 mi one way
This 7.2-hour trip is a long day drive, mostly on the highway with flat terrain. You can make a stop at Waco Mammoth National Monument. It's a comparable drive time to Laredo, but heads towards the coast.
Houston, TX
4h 43m263.6 mi one way
Clocking in at 4.7 hours, this is a mostly highway route with flat terrain. While there are no specific parks listed on this route, it's a direct shot to a major city. It's a bit further than Montopolis but offers a different destination.
Long-haul ideas
El Paso, TX
10h 20m615.7 mi one way
This is your longest option at over 10 hours, making it a definite overnight trip. The terrain is hilly with elevation changes, and you'll find Chamizal National Memorial nearby. It's a significantly different drive than the flatter, shorter routes.
Brownsville, TX
9h 40m529.4 mi one way
At 9.7 hours, this is another long-haul drive that requires an overnight stay. The terrain is mostly flat, and it's classified as a long-haul drive. It's comparable in drive time to El Paso but heads south.
Browse by Mood
San Antonio, TX
5h 1m277.5 mi one way
Montopolis, TX
3h 36m201.7 mi one way
Laredo, TX
7h 39m433.1 mi one way
Amarillo, TX
6h 9m340.9 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
5h 1m277.5 mi one way
Laredo, TX
7h 39m433.1 mi one way
Amarillo, TX
6h 9m340.9 mi one way
Corpus Christi, TX
7h 12m395 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and parks like Waco Mammoth, spring offers pleasant driving conditions for day trips.
Summer
The mostly flat terrain and highway routes are suitable for summer drives, with parks available on several options.
Fall
Fall's milder temperatures are ideal for the longer drives, especially those with park access like San Antonio Missions.
Winter
Winter drives are feasible across all routes, with the longer hauls to El Paso and Brownsville being particularly suited for overnight stays.
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