Gilmer, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Gilmer, TX have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 194 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Gilmer, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
500.8 mi
Laredo, TX
Quickest Drive
2h 15m
Dallas, TX
Plan Around Gilmer, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Gilmer, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Gilmer, TX
Driving from Gilmer, TX
Expect an average of 194 miles and about 3h 34m behind the wheel when leaving Gilmer, TX. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 501 miles (9h 6m), while the shortest is just 111 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Gilmer, TX most often head toward Laredo, TX (500.8 mi, 9h 6m), Frisco, TX (146.8 mi, 2h 39m), Arlington, TX (145 mi, 2h 39m), Irving, TX (137.2 mi, 2h 30m), and Dallas, TX (125.7 mi, 2h 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 194-mile trip from Gilmer, TX, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Gilmer, TX and 1 routes heading into Gilmer, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 111 to 501 miles.
The longest mapped route from Gilmer, TX covers 501 miles and takes approximately 9h 6m. Shorter options start at just 111 miles.
The average route from Gilmer, TX runs about 194 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 194-mile trip from Gilmer, TX costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Gilmer, TX include Laredo, TX, Frisco, TX, Arlington, TX and Irving, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Gilmer, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,955
Median Income
$41,279
Median Home Value
$160,700
Median Age
38.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Gilmer, TX
A sampling of people born in Gilmer, TX.
Don Henley
1947
American rock musician
Freddie King
1934–1976
American blues guitarist and singer (1934–1976)
Johnny Mathis
1935
American singer
J. J. Jackson
1942
American singer
Louis Wright
1953
American football cornerback
Jerry Norton
1931–2020
American football player (1931-2020)
City data from Wikidata (Q982465), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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