Road Trips from Plainview, TX
Plainview is your launchpad for exploring Texas, offering a range of drives from quick hops to longer excursions. You've got options for shorter, more direct routes to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, featuring mostly highway driving over gently rolling terrain. If you're up for a longer haul, consider heading south towards the coast or San Antonio, where you'll encounter varied terrain and even some national parks along the way. These longer trips are recommended for an overnight stay.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
6.6h
With Parks Nearby
2
Weekend trip
McKinney, TX
7h 3m360.2 mi one way
This 7.1-hour drive to McKinney offers the highest drive score at 10, mixing highway and surface roads through gently rolling terrain. It's a solid choice if you prioritize a good driving experience over the shorter options to the DFW metroplex.
Austin, TX
7h 37m418.2 mi one way
A 7.6-hour trip, this route to Austin is primarily highway, covering 418.2 miles. It travels through gently rolling terrain, making it a straightforward drive if Austin is your target.
Arlington, TX
6h 33m374.7 mi one way
This 6.6-hour drive is one of the quickest to the DFW area, covering 374.7 miles mostly on highways. The terrain is gently rolling, offering a direct route without significant challenges.
Irving, TX
6h 44m386.6 mi one way
Covering 386.6 miles over 6.7 hours, this mostly highway route to Irving offers a direct path through gently rolling terrain. It's comparable in distance and time to other DFW destinations.
Grand Prairie, TX
6h 39m380.1 mi one way
At 6.7 hours and 380.1 miles, this mostly highway drive to Grand Prairie is similar to other DFW options. Expect gently rolling terrain for the duration of your trip.
Long-haul ideas
Laredo, TX
10h 10m581.8 mi one way
This 10.2-hour, 581.8-mile journey to Laredo is a long-haul drive with a high score of 9. It's the only route with nearby national parks, including San Antonio Missions and Lyndon B Johnson, and is recommended for an overnight stay.
Corpus Christi, TX
10h 2m573.8 mi one way
A 10-hour, 573.8-mile trip, this long-haul drive to Corpus Christi features hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. It's comparable in length to Laredo and also includes access to San Antonio Missions and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Parks.
Garland, TX
8h 49m462.8 mi one way
This 8.8-hour drive to Garland covers 462.8 miles, predominantly on highways. It's a longer option than direct DFW routes, traversing gently rolling terrain, and is recommended as an overnight trip.
Houston, TX
10h 29m579.7 mi one way
At 10.5 hours and 579.7 miles, this is the longest drive, heading to Houston with a drive score of 7. The terrain is hilly with moderate elevation changes, and an overnight stay is advised.
Browse by Mood
McKinney, TX
7h 3m360.2 mi one way
Laredo, TX
10h 10m581.8 mi one way
Corpus Christi, TX
10h 2m573.8 mi one way
Austin, TX
7h 37m418.2 mi one way
McKinney, TX
7h 3m360.2 mi one way
Laredo, TX
10h 10m581.8 mi one way
Corpus Christi, TX
10h 2m573.8 mi one way
Austin, TX
7h 37m418.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The gently rolling terrain and hilly landscapes offer pleasant driving conditions across all routes during spring.
Summer
Longer drives to places like Laredo or Corpus Christi might be more comfortable with an overnight stop during the summer heat.
Fall
The varied terrain, from rolling plains to hills, provides a scenic backdrop for drives throughout the fall season.
Winter
Winter offers clear driving conditions for all routes, including the longer hauls to the southern parts of Texas.
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