Highlands, TX Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Highlands, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 22-mile quick runs to 764-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Highlands, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Matthew Chirinos
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
764.3 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
29m
Houston, TX
Plan Around Highlands, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Highlands, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Highlands, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Highlands, TX
Driving from Highlands, TX
On average, trips departing from Highlands, TX run 308 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 25m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 764 miles (12h 45m), while the shortest is just 22 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Highlands, TX most often head toward El Paso, TX (764.3 mi, 12h 45m), Corpus Christi, TX (230.2 mi, 4h 33m), San Antonio, TX (215.6 mi, 3h 53m), and Houston, TX (21.5 mi, 29m). 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 308-mile trip from Highlands, TX, budget about $46 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Highlands, TX and 2 routes heading into Highlands, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 22 to 764 miles.
The longest mapped route from Highlands, TX covers 764 miles and takes approximately 12h 45m. Shorter options start at just 22 miles.
The average route from Highlands, TX runs about 308 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 308-mile trip from Highlands, TX costs roughly $46 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Highlands, TX include El Paso, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, San Antonio, TX and Houston, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Highlands, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,339
Median Income
$54,524
Median Home Value
$191,400
Median Age
37.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Highlands, TX
A sampling of people born in Highlands, TX.
Robert Francois
1985
American football linebacker
Brett Marshall
1990
American baseball player
City data from Wikidata (Q979148), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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