Road Trips from Plano, TX
Looking for a weekend escape from Plano? You've got options ranging from quick, scenic half-day drives to longer, more involved trips. The terrain is mostly flat across the board, making for straightforward driving. Several destinations offer access to parks and historical sites like the Waco Mammoth National Monument, while others are simply a pleasant drive through the Texas landscape. Whether you want to be back home by dinner or are planning an overnight adventure, there's a route for you.
Total Routes
37
Shortest
3.8h
With Parks Nearby
27
Full-day getaway
Rollingwood, TX
3h 53m216.9 mi one way
This 3.9-hour drive to Rollingwood is a good choice if you want to visit the Waco Mammoth National Monument. Covering 216.9 miles, it features a high drive score of 9 and mostly flat terrain, making it a solid, mostly highway route.
Hudson Bend, TX
3h 56m215.5 mi one way
Similar to Rollingwood, this 3.9-hour, 215.5-mile trip offers access to the Waco Mammoth National Monument. It's a mostly highway drive with a high drive score of 9 and primarily flat terrain, making it a comparable alternative.
Jonestown, TX
3h 46m207.5 mi one way
This 3.8-hour drive covers 207.5 miles and includes a stop at the Waco Mammoth National Monument. With a drive score of 9 and mostly flat terrain, this mostly highway route is a convenient option for park access.
Weekend trip
28 total in this range
Dilley, TX
6h 29m363.1 mi one way
For a longer haul with historical park access, consider Dilley. This 6.5-hour, 363.1-mile trip offers both Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, with a drive score of 10 and mixed highway/surface roads.
Redwood, TX
4h 29m249.3 mi one way
This 4.5-hour drive to Redwood covers 249.3 miles and passes by the Waco Mammoth National Monument. It's a mostly highway route with a drive score of 9 and mostly flat terrain, offering a good balance of distance and park proximity.
Uhland, TX
4h 10m240.3 mi one way
Uhland is a 4.2-hour drive, spanning 240.3 miles, and offers access to the Waco Mammoth National Monument. This mostly highway route has a drive score of 9 and is characterized by mostly flat terrain.
Fort Clark Springs, TX
7h 36m413.6 mi one way
This is one of the longest day trips at 7.6 hours and 413.6 miles, featuring access to Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The drive score is a solid 9, with mostly highway driving and gently rolling terrain.
Elm Creek, TX
7h 56m436.7 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
6 total in this range
Zapata, TX
8h 52m495.9 mi one way
This is a true overnight trip, 8.9 hours and 495.9 miles. It includes access to Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, with a drive score of 9 on mixed highway and surface roads over flat terrain.
Rio Bravo, TX
8h 15m459.7 mi one way
Plan for an overnight stay on this 8.3-hour, 459.7-mile journey. You'll have access to Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, with a drive score of 9 on mixed highway and surface roads across flat terrain.
Scissors, TX
9h 33m546.9 mi one way
This is your longest option for an overnight trip, requiring 9.6 hours and 546.9 miles. It includes access to Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, with a drive score of 8 on mixed highway and surface roads over flat terrain.
Llano Grande, TX
9h 38m551.1 mi one way
Rio Hondo, TX
9h 34m523.5 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Dilley, TX
6h 29m363.1 mi one way
Zapata, TX
8h 52m495.9 mi one way
Rio Bravo, TX
8h 15m459.7 mi one way
Redwood, TX
4h 29m249.3 mi one way
Jamaica Beach, TX
5h 48m316.9 mi one way
Kemah, TX
5h 11m287 mi one way
Schulenburg, TX
4h 42m250.7 mi one way
Ozona, TX
6h 52m371.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The mostly flat terrain and availability of parks like Waco Mammoth National Monument make spring a pleasant time for these drives.
Summer
With mostly flat terrain, summer drives are manageable, though park visits might be best in cooler parts of the day.
Fall
The consistent, mostly flat terrain across these routes is ideal for fall drives, especially with park access points like San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Winter
Winter offers clear driving conditions on these mostly flat routes, with several options including historical park sites.
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