Granbury, TX Road Trips
Granbury, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 89-mile quick runs to 235-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Granbury, TX spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
507.1 mi
Brownsville, TX
Quickest Drive
1h 28m
Dallas, TX
Plan Around Granbury, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Granbury, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Granbury, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Granbury, TX
Driving from Granbury, TX
Expect an average of 182 miles and about 3h 31m behind the wheel when leaving Granbury, TX. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 235 miles (4h 35m), while the shortest is just 89 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Granbury, TX include San Antonio, TX (234.9 mi, 4h 35m), Garland, TX (223.5 mi, 4h 13m), Austin, TX (182.2 mi, 3h 29m), and Frisco, TX (89 mi, 1h 47m). 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 182-mile trip from Granbury, TX, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Granbury, TX and 3 routes heading into Granbury, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 89 to 235 miles.
The longest mapped route from Granbury, TX covers 235 miles and takes approximately 4h 35m. Shorter options start at just 89 miles.
The average route from Granbury, TX runs about 182 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 182-mile trip from Granbury, TX costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Granbury, TX include San Antonio, TX, Garland, TX, Austin, TX and Frisco, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Granbury, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,665
Median Income
$68,839
Median Home Value
$278,700
Median Age
50.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Granbury, TX at a Glance
Founded
1860
Elevation
735 ft
Area
14 mi²
Notable People from Granbury, TX
A sampling of people born in Granbury, TX.
Jia Perkins
1982
American women's basketball players
Toby Morris
1899–1973
American politician (1899–1973)
Shorty Rollins
1929–1998
American racing driver (1929-1998)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Granbury, TX.
Hood County Courthouse Historic District
historic place in Granbury, Hood County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q923474), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Granbury, TX
Granbury is a city in Hood County, near the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas.
Historic square. Which is made up of several buildings which are registered historic landmarks. Granbury Opera House, 133 E Pearl St, ☏ +1 817 579-0952. (updated Dec 2021) Hood County Jail and Museum, 208 North Crockett St, ☏ +1 817 573-5135. An old western jail built in 1885, with original cell block and hanging tower, exhibits, artifacts and memorabilia. It is also said to be haunted. Granbury State Historical Cemetery, 801 North Houston St, ☏ +1 817 573-5548. Visit the graves of General Hiram Granbury (which the town of Granbury is named after), Jesse James (supposedly buried here), and Ashley Crockett (son of Davy Crockett). 1 Acton State Historic Site, 167 Granbury Ct, ☏ +1 512 463-7948. It's where Davy Crockett's second wife, Elizabeth Crockett, is buried. (updated Dec 2021)
Brazos Drive-In Theatre, 1800 West Pearl St, ☏ +1 817 573-1311. An authentic 1950s drive-in, open March 1st- December 1st. The New Granbury Live, 110 North Crockett St, toll-free: +1 800-340-9703. Professionally cast, costumed and choreographed nostalgia concerts. 1 Granbury City Beach Park, 505 E Pearl St, ☏ +1 817 573-1114. City beach on the Brazos River. An elevated walkway over the water hems in the swimming area. (updated Dec 2021)
There are 70+ restaurants and fast food chains to choose from in Granbury. Babe's Chicken Dinner House, 114 West Pearl St, ☏ +1 817 573-9777. Garcia's Mexican Restaurant, 2000 NE Loop 567, ☏ +1 817 279-7940. Miyako Japanese Restaurant, 715 Autumn Ridge Dr, Ste 104, ☏ +1 817 579-8668. Pam's, 204 South Morgan St, ☏ +1 817 573-8052. Great breakfast, but it may be difficult to find a seat in the morning. Pastafina, 1106 South Morgan St, ☏ +1 817 279-8669. Italian.
Quality Inn & Suites, 800 Harbor Lakes Dr, ☏ +1 817 573-4411. An older hotel. Complimentary breakfast. (updated Jun 2017) Days Inn Granbury, 1201 North Plaza Dr, ☏ +1 817 573-2611. Clean, comfortable rooms and a good free breakfast. Granbury Hilton Garden Inn, 635 Pearl St, ☏ +1 817 579-3800. Hotel close to the boardwalk with free internet access, available meeting space. Inn on Lake Granbury, 205 West Doyle St, ☏ +1 817 573-0046. Lakefront bed and breakfast featuring a waterfall pool, gourmet breakfast, afternoon wine social and lake view hot tub. $215-345. Lake View Inn, 1451 East Pearl St, ☏ +1 817 573-8846. Not really on Lake Granbury as advertised, yet the inn has a charming old plantation appeal for some. Pomegranate House and Cottages Bed and Breakfast, 1002 West Pearl St, ☏ +1 469 500-9431. A quaint 1906 inn. Clean spacious rooms and delicious meals.
Granbury is located approximately 30 miles Southwest of Fort Worth, Texas on US Highway 377. Take the Granbury 377 business exit off of 377, which will take you straight into the historic square.
A car is the best way to get around, but the Granbury stretch of US 377 can be quite clogged around noon and rush hour. Brazos Carriage Company, on the Square on Bridge Street, +1 817 723-2322. Offers horse-drawn carriage tours of Granbury's historic district.
Travel tips adapted from Granbury on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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