Hondo, TX Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Hondo, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 237 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Hondo, TX head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
545.2 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
51m
Valdina Farms, TX
Plan Around Hondo, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hondo, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hondo, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hondo, TX
Driving from Hondo, TX
The typical drive from Hondo, TX covers about 237 miles and takes around 4h 24m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 379 miles (6h 53m), while the shortest is just 27 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Hondo, TX include Lubbock, TX (378.5 mi, 6h 53m), Fort Worth, TX (304.4 mi, 5h 29m), and Valdina Farms, TX (27.3 mi, 51m). 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 237-mile trip from Hondo, TX, budget about $35 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. 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 3 mapped routes leaving Hondo, TX and 3 routes heading into Hondo, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 379 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hondo, TX covers 379 miles and takes approximately 6h 53m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.
The average route from Hondo, TX runs about 237 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 237-mile trip from Hondo, TX costs roughly $35 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hondo, TX include Lubbock, TX, Fort Worth, TX and Valdina Farms, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hondo, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,508
Median Income
$58,773
Median Home Value
$215,800
Median Age
34.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Hondo, TX at a Glance
Founded
1881
Elevation
892 ft
Area
10 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q976567), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Hondo, TX
Hondo is a city in the Hill Country River Region of Texas.
Raye Theater, ☏ +1 830 426-5757. A restored 1940s movie theater which shows first-run movies. Medina County Museum, 2202 18th St. A one-block complex of exhibits on local history, including a 1942 barracks from Hondo Air Base.
777 Exotic Game Ranch, Private Rd. 5327 (off County Road 531 just west of town), ☏ +1 830 426-3476. This 15,000 acre hunting ranch has 55 species of exotic wild game from four continents. Safari-style hunts are available by reservation. The ranch also offers accommodation at its lodge. South Texas Maize, ☏ +1 830 741-3968. Get lost in a massive labyrinth cut into a tall cornfield. Kid's play area and concession stand are also on the premises.
Billy Bob's Backyard BarBQ, 1905 19th St, ☏ +1 830 426-5345. Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 1219 19th St, ☏ +1 830 426-4216. El Restaurante Azteca, 1708 Avenue K, ☏ +1 830 426-4511. Cheap but good Mexican food.
Hondo Executive Inn, 101 A 19th St, ☏ +1 830 426-2535. Hondo Inn Hotel, 301 US-90 E, ☏ +1 830-426-4466.
Hondo is located about halfway between Sabinal and San Antonio on US 90. From Kerrville on I-10, you can also take Texas Highway 173 south past Bandera.
Travel tips adapted from Hondo (Texas) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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