Hempstead, TX Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Hempstead, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 362 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Hempstead, TX spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
686.4 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 47m
Fort Worth, TX
Plan Around Hempstead, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hempstead, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hempstead, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hempstead, TX
Hempstead, TX to El Paso, TX
Hempstead, TX to Amarillo, TX
Hempstead, TX to Laredo, TX
Hempstead, TX to Garland, TX
Hempstead, TX to McKinney, TX
Hempstead, TX to Plano, TX
Hempstead, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Driving from Hempstead, TX
The typical drive from Hempstead, TX covers about 362 miles and takes around 6h 34m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 686 miles (11h 45m), while the shortest is just 213 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Hempstead, TX most often head toward El Paso, TX (686.4 mi, 11h 45m), Amarillo, TX (553.4 mi, 9h 51m), Laredo, TX (331.1 mi, 5h 49m), Garland, TX (286.5 mi, 5h 53m), and McKinney, TX (238.9 mi, 4h 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.8 per gallon. For the typical 362-mile trip from Hempstead, TX, budget about $54 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Hempstead, TX and 2 routes heading into Hempstead, TX, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 213 to 686 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hempstead, TX covers 686 miles and takes approximately 11h 45m. Shorter options start at just 213 miles.
The average route from Hempstead, TX runs about 362 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.8/gallon for regular), the average 362-mile trip from Hempstead, TX costs roughly $54 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hempstead, TX include El Paso, TX, Amarillo, TX, Laredo, TX and Garland, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hempstead, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,899
Median Income
$58,288
Median Home Value
$145,700
Median Age
27.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Hempstead, TX
A sampling of people born in Hempstead, TX.
Cynthia Bond
1961
American author and former actress
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Hempstead, TX.
Liendo Plantation
historic place in Hempstead, Waller County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q970412), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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