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Summer Road Trips in Texas

Routes

30

Avg Distance

860 mi

Avg Drive

14h 38m

Destinations

7

Texas in the summer means embracing the heat and the wide-open spaces. With 30 routes averaging 858 miles and over 14 hours, you can cover serious ground. While max elevation isn't a defining feature, the abundance of parks on these drives offers respite. You'll find options with good EV coverage, like the Converse to Indianapolis route with 25 fast chargers, perfect for longer summer explorations.

Planning Tips

Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Texas that work well for summer 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.

Summer Routes

Editor's pick

Houston, TX → Los Angeles, CA

1545.8 mi 26h 23m Score: 8/10

This 1545-mile trek boasts a high drive score of 8, offering a substantial cross-country experience with access to numerous parks along the way.

Editor's pick

Converse, TX → Indianapolis, IN

1159.7 mi 20h 28m Score: 8/10

With a drive score of 8 and good EV coverage, this 1159-mile route features 25 DC fast chargers, making it a practical choice for extended summer travel.

Hemphill, TX → El Paso, TX

862.2 mi 14h 55m Score: 8/10

Editor's pick

Buna, TX → El Paso, TX

860.8 mi 14h 31m Score: 7/10

Covering 860 miles, this route through Texas has a drive score of 7 and includes park access, providing a solid option for exploring the state's interior.

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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