Road Trips from Plano, TX
Heading out of Plano, TX this weekend? You've got options for quick escapes or longer hauls. Most routes stick to mostly flat terrain, making for straightforward drives. Many trips offer proximity to Waco Mammoth National Monument, and some extend further south to include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. You can find a few spots within a half-day's drive, or commit to a longer, overnight adventure further into the state.
Total Routes
95
Shortest
3.5h
With Parks Nearby
42
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Rollingwood, TX
3h 53m216.9 mi one way
This is one of the closer options at 3.9 hours and 216.9 miles. It offers a mostly highway profile with a good drive score of 9. You'll encounter mostly flat terrain and have access to Waco Mammoth National Monument nearby, making it a solid choice for a day trip.
Hudson Bend, TX
3h 56m215.5 mi one way
Similar to Rollingwood, this drive is 3.9 hours and 215.5 miles. It's a mostly highway route with a drive score of 9, featuring flat terrain. The proximity to Waco Mammoth National Monument is a plus if you're looking for a park-adjacent destination.
Jonestown, TX
3h 46m207.5 mi one way
At 3.8 hours and 207.5 miles, this is one of the shortest trips. The drive is primarily on highways with a score of 9 and flat terrain. Like several other nearby destinations, it provides access to Waco Mammoth National Monument.
Windemere, TX
3h 32m200.2 mi one way
Santa Anna, TX
3h 53m201 mi one way
Weekend trip
78 total in this range
Dilley, TX
6h 29m363.1 mi one way
This trip covers 363.1 miles and takes 6.5 hours. It features a mix of highway and surface roads with a perfect drive score of 10. You'll find mostly flat terrain and have access to both Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Alamo Heights, TX
5h 10m286.4 mi one way
Fritch, TX
7h 10m383.5 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
5h 15m291.8 mi one way
Shady Hollow, TX
4h 4m225.4 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
11 total in this range
Zapata, TX
8h 52m495.9 mi one way
This is a significant overnight trip, covering 495.9 miles over 8.9 hours. The profile is mixed highway and surface roads with a drive score of 9. You'll encounter flat terrain and have access to Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Rio Bravo, TX
8h 15m459.7 mi one way
Plan for an overnight stay on this 459.7-mile trip, which takes 8.3 hours. It's a mixed highway and surface road route with a drive score of 9 and flat terrain. Both Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park are accessible.
Scissors, TX
9h 33m546.9 mi one way
This is a long-haul drive of 546.9 miles, requiring 9.6 hours. It has a drive score of 8 and mostly flat terrain. You can visit Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park on this extended journey.
Progreso, TX
9h 41m554.1 mi one way
Llano Grande, TX
9h 38m551.1 mi one way
The longest option at 551.1 miles and 9.6 hours, this is a long-haul drive with a score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat, and you can visit San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Waco Mammoth National Monument.
Browse by Mood
Dilley, TX
6h 29m363.1 mi one way
Alamo Heights, TX
5h 10m286.4 mi one way
Fritch, TX
7h 10m383.5 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
5h 15m291.8 mi one way
Fritch, TX
7h 10m383.5 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
5h 15m291.8 mi one way
Port Lavaca, TX
6h 28m339.9 mi one way
La Grange, TX
4h 22m234.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and parks like Waco Mammoth National Monument accessible, spring offers pleasant driving conditions for day trips or longer excursions.
Summer
The long drives and flat terrain remain consistent, but consider the heat for park visits to Waco Mammoth National Monument or San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Fall
Autumn is ideal for exploring the terrain and nearby parks like Waco Mammoth National Monument, with generally comfortable weather for the mostly highway routes.
Winter
Winter drives are feasible with mostly flat terrain and highway profiles, making destinations like Rollingwood or even longer hauls to Zapata accessible.
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