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Fall Road Trips in Texas

Routes

30

Avg Distance

866 mi

Avg Drive

14h 42m

Destinations

10

Texas in the fall offers a refreshing escape from summer heat, with average durations around 14.5 hours and distances averaging 866 miles. The state's diverse terrain provides varied driving experiences, from mostly flat stretches to hilly landscapes with moderate elevation changes up to 3961 ft. This season is ideal for exploring Texas's 30 available routes, many of which feature access to parks.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$3.48/gal

Diesel: $4.80/gal

Typical trip cost

$111–$212

One-way, ~866 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~303 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13

Climate through the year: Texas

Texas peaks at around 98°F in Aug and cools to 63°F / 42°F in Jan. Wettest month is May at ~5 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.

Month High °F Low °F Rain in Snow in
Jan 63 42 2.6 —
Feb 67 46 1.9 0.2
Mar 73 52 2.9 —
Apr 80 59 2.4 —
May 87 67 5 —
Jun 93 73 3.7 —
Jul 97 75 2 —
Aug 98 75 2.7 —
Sep peak 91 70 3.5 —
Oct peak 83 61 3.9 —
Nov peak 72 51 2.9 —
Dec 64 43 2.7 —

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for TX — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

Planning Tips

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 866 miles).
Current regular gas averages $3.48/gallon in Texas (week of 2026-07-13). Diesel: $4.80/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $111 and $212. Source: US Energy Information Administration.
Across Sep, Oct, Nov, Texas typically sees daytime highs in the 72–91°F range with about 3.4 in of rain per month on average. Based on NOAA 1991–2020 monthly climate normals.
Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.
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

Editor's pick

Houston, TX → Los Angeles, CA

1545.8 mi 26h 23m Score: 8/10 ~$212 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 North

5 tricky spots High drive quality

This lengthy route from Houston boasts a drive score of 8 and reaches high-altitude sections with notable climbs up to 4658 ft, offering a dynamic journey across varied landscapes and including park access.

Editor's pick

Converse, TX → Indianapolis, IN

1159.7 mi 20h 28m Score: 8/10 ~$159 fuel

Through: Fort Worth → Texarkana → Convention Center +4 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

With a solid drive score of 8, this trip from Converse to Indianapolis primarily traverses mostly flat terrain, topping out at 821 ft in elevation, and provides access to parks along its considerable length.

Editor's pick

Hemphill, TX → El Paso, TX

862.2 mi 14h 55m Score: 8/10 ~$118 fuel

Through: Loop 287 West: Tyler

5 tricky spots High drive quality

This internal Texas route from Hemphill to El Paso scores an 8 for its drive and navigates hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes, peaking at 3961 ft, while also offering park access.

Buna, TX → El Paso, TX

860.8 mi 14h 31m Score: 7/10 ~$118 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 North

5 tricky spots

Milam, TX → El Paso, TX

855.2 mi 14h 43m Score: 8/10 ~$117 fuel

Through: Loop 287 West: Tyler

5 tricky spots High drive quality

El Paso, TX → Orange, TX

854.7 mi 14h 24m Score: 7/10 ~$117 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 East → Austin → Waco

5 tricky spots

West Orange, TX → El Paso, TX

849.1 mi 14h 23m Score: 7/10 ~$116 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 North

5 tricky spots

South Padre Island, TX → El Paso, TX

845.4 mi 14h 32m Score: 7/10 ~$116 fuel

Through: Alamodome

5 tricky spots

Orange County, TX → El Paso, TX

844.8 mi 14h 15m Score: 7/10 ~$116 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 North

5 tricky spots

El Paso, TX → Vidor, TX

837.4 mi 14h 4m Score: 7/10 ~$115 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 East → Austin → Waco

5 tricky spots

El Paso, TX → Port Neches, TX

836 mi 14h 7m Score: 7/10 ~$115 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 East → Austin → Waco

5 tricky spots

Groves, TX → El Paso, TX

834.2 mi 14h 3m Score: 7/10 ~$114 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 North

5 tricky spots

Central Gardens, TX → El Paso, TX

833.4 mi 14h 2m Score: 7/10 ~$114 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 North

5 tricky spots

Kountze, TX → El Paso, TX

833.4 mi 14h 11m Score: 7/10 ~$114 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 North

5 tricky spots

Laguna Heights, TX → El Paso, TX

832.6 mi 14h 18m Score: 7/10 ~$114 fuel

Through: Alamodome

5 tricky spots

Port Arthur, TX → El Paso, TX

831.8 mi 14h Score: 7/10 ~$114 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 North

5 tricky spots

Beaumont, TX → El Paso, TX

830.3 mi 13h 58m Score: 7/10 ~$114 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 North

5 tricky spots

Bevil Oaks, TX → El Paso, TX

825.1 mi 13h 57m Score: 7/10 ~$113 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 North

5 tricky spots

Pinewood Estates, TX → El Paso, TX

823.9 mi 13h 59m Score: 7/10 ~$113 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 North

5 tricky spots

Center, TX → El Paso, TX

822 mi 14h 6m Score: 8/10 ~$113 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

El Paso, TX → Laureles, TX

821.5 mi 13h 44m Score: 7/10 ~$113 fuel

Through: Downtown → Brownsville

5 tricky spots

El Paso, TX → Los Fresnos, TX

820.3 mi 13h 42m Score: 7/10 ~$112 fuel

Through: Downtown → Brownsville

5 tricky spots

Pine Island, TX → El Paso, TX

816.8 mi 13h 44m Score: 7/10 ~$112 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 North

5 tricky spots

Olmito, TX → El Paso, TX

816.7 mi 13h 56m Score: 7/10 ~$112 fuel

Through: Alamodome

5 tricky spots

El Paso, TX → Atlanta, TX

816 mi 13h 51m Score: 7/10 ~$112 fuel

Through: Shreveport → Winona

5 tricky spots

Rancho Viejo, TX → El Paso, TX

815.4 mi 13h 56m Score: 7/10 ~$112 fuel

Through: Alamodome

5 tricky spots

Fannett, TX → El Paso, TX

814.4 mi 13h 41m Score: 7/10 ~$112 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 North

5 tricky spots

Texarkana, TX → El Paso, TX

813.8 mi 13h 47m Score: 7/10 ~$111 fuel
5 tricky spots

Socorro, TX → Brownsville, TX

813.5 mi 13h 35m Score: 7/10 ~$111 fuel

Through: Downtown

5 tricky spots

China, TX → El Paso, TX

813.3 mi 13h 40m Score: 7/10 ~$111 fuel

Through: Loop 1604 North

5 tricky spots

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