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Fall Road Trips in Texas

Routes

30

Avg Distance

860 mi

Avg Drive

14h 38m

Destinations

7

Fall is arguably the best driving season in Texas. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 860 miles.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Texas routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Texas that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 860 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Houston, TX → Los Angeles, CA

1545.8 mi 26h 23m Score: 8/10

Converse, TX → Indianapolis, IN

1159.7 mi 20h 28m Score: 8/10

Hemphill, TX → El Paso, TX

862.2 mi 14h 55m Score: 8/10

Buna, TX → El Paso, TX

860.8 mi 14h 31m Score: 7/10

Milam, TX → El Paso, TX

855.2 mi 14h 43m Score: 8/10

West Orange, TX → El Paso, TX

849.1 mi 14h 23m Score: 7/10

South Padre Island, TX → El Paso, TX

845.4 mi 14h 32m Score: 7/10

Groves, TX → El Paso, TX

834.2 mi 14h 3m Score: 7/10

Central Gardens, TX → El Paso, TX

833.4 mi 14h 2m Score: 7/10

Kountze, TX → El Paso, TX

833.4 mi 14h 11m Score: 7/10

Laguna Heights, TX → El Paso, TX

832.6 mi 14h 18m Score: 7/10

Port Arthur, TX → El Paso, TX

831.8 mi 14h Score: 7/10

Beaumont, TX → El Paso, TX

830.3 mi 13h 58m Score: 7/10

Bevil Oaks, TX → El Paso, TX

825.1 mi 13h 57m Score: 7/10

Pinewood Estates, TX → El Paso, TX

823.9 mi 13h 59m Score: 7/10

Center, TX → El Paso, TX

822 mi 14h 6m Score: 8/10

Pine Island, TX → El Paso, TX

816.8 mi 13h 44m Score: 7/10

El Paso, TX → Atlanta, TX

816 mi 13h 51m Score: 7/10

Rancho Viejo, TX → El Paso, TX

815.4 mi 13h 56m Score: 7/10

Fannett, TX → El Paso, TX

814.4 mi 13h 41m Score: 7/10

Texarkana, TX → El Paso, TX

813.8 mi 13h 47m Score: 7/10

Socorro, TX → Brownsville, TX

813.5 mi 13h 35m Score: 7/10

China, TX → El Paso, TX

813.3 mi 13h 40m Score: 7/10

El Paso, TX → Diboll, TX

812.9 mi 14h 2m Score: 7/10

Wake Village, TX → El Paso, TX

811.5 mi 13h 43m Score: 7/10

Tenaha, TX → El Paso, TX

810.9 mi 13h 53m Score: 8/10

El Paso, TX → Heidelberg, TX

808.3 mi 13h 33m Score: 7/10

Nash, TX → El Paso, TX

808.3 mi 13h 39m Score: 7/10

Franklin, TX → El Paso, TX

806.8 mi 13h 35m Score: 7/10

Red Lick, TX → El Paso, TX

806.7 mi 13h 40m Score: 7/10

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