Greenville, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Greenville, TX is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 161 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Greenville, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
479.4 mi
Laredo, TX
Quickest Drive
56m
Plano, TX
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Greenville, TX
Greenville, TX to Laredo, TX
Greenville, TX to Houston, TX
Greenville, TX to Austin, TX
Greenville, TX to Arlington, TX
Greenville, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Greenville, TX to Dallas, TX
Greenville, TX to Plano, TX
Greenville, TX to Frisco, TX
Driving from Greenville, TX
Expect an average of 161 miles and about 2h 56m behind the wheel when leaving Greenville, TX. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 479 miles (8h 28m), while the shortest is just 45 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Greenville, TX include Laredo, TX (479.4 mi, 8h 28m), Houston, TX (284.2 mi, 5h 4m), Austin, TX (245.5 mi, 4h 22m), Arlington, TX (71 mi, 1h 23m), and Grand Prairie, TX (64 mi, 1h 13m). 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 161-mile trip from Greenville, TX, budget about $24 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Greenville, TX and 0 routes heading into Greenville, TX, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 45 to 479 miles.
The longest mapped route from Greenville, TX covers 479 miles and takes approximately 8h 28m. Shorter options start at just 45 miles.
The average route from Greenville, TX runs about 161 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 161-mile trip from Greenville, TX costs roughly $24 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Greenville, TX include Laredo, TX, Houston, TX, Austin, TX and Arlington, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Greenville, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
29,936
Median Income
$63,574
Median Home Value
$197,400
Median Age
35.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Greenville, TX at a Glance
Founded
1846
Elevation
541 ft
Area
34 mi²
Notable People from Greenville, TX
A sampling of people born in Greenville, TX.
Edgar Ablowich
1913–1998
athletics competitor (1913–1998)
Kay Granger
1943
American politician
John Boles
1895–1969
American actor (1895–1969)
Ernest Burkhart
1892–1986
American criminal (1892–1986)
William Hale
1874–1962
American murderer (1874–1962)
Bart Millard
1972
American musician
Burt Hooton
1950
American professional baseball player, pitcher, coach
Wade Wilson
1959–2019
American football player and coach (1959-2019)
Ormer Leslie Locklear
1891–1920
American actor, aviator (1891-1920)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Greenville, TX.
Central Christian Church
building in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas
Katy Depot
building in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas
Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum
museum in Greenville, Taxes , US
City data from Wikidata (Q976490), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Greenville, TX
Greenville is a city of 28,164 (2020) in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum, 600 Interstate 30 East, ☏ +1 903 450-4502.
Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark. - located in Greenville
Mary of Puddin Hill, 2518 Lee St, ☏ +1 903-660-5907. Large selection of desserts and baked goods, many made with local pecans. Tamolly's Mexican Restaurant, 6929 Interstate Highway 30, ☏ +1 903 454-6193. Local favorite for Tex-Mex. Try the flautas and salsa.
Hampton Inn & Suites, 3001 Kari Ln, ☏ +1 903 457-9200. Some rooms have jacuzzi. Best Western Plus Monica Royale Inn & Suites, 3001 Mustang Crossing Anx, ☏ +1 903-454-3700. Free hot breakfast.
I-30 northeast of Dallas US 380 east of McKinney US 69 between Sherman and Tyler
Travel tips adapted from Greenville (Texas) 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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