Hughes Springs, TX Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Hughes Springs, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 113 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Hughes Springs, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
454.6 mi
Corpus Christi, TX
Quickest Drive
29m
New Colony, TX
Plan Around Hughes Springs, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Hughes Springs, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hughes Springs, TX
Driving from Hughes Springs, TX
Expect an average of 113 miles and about 2h 15m behind the wheel when leaving Hughes Springs, TX. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 376 miles (7h 10m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Hughes Springs, TX include San Antonio, TX (375.7 mi, 7h 10m), New Liberty, TX (32.1 mi, 49m), Pruett, TX (24 mi, 32m), and New Colony, TX (20.5 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 113-mile trip from Hughes Springs, TX, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Hughes Springs, TX and 3 routes heading into Hughes Springs, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 376 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hughes Springs, TX covers 376 miles and takes approximately 7h 10m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.
The average route from Hughes Springs, TX runs about 113 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 113-mile trip from Hughes Springs, TX costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hughes Springs, TX include San Antonio, TX, New Liberty, TX, Pruett, TX and New Colony, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hughes Springs, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,676
Median Income
$50,924
Median Home Value
$138,600
Median Age
35.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Hughes Springs, TX
A sampling of people born in Hughes Springs, TX.
John William Wright Patman
1893–1976
American politician (1893-1976)
Black Ace
1905–1972
American Texas blues musician (1905-1972)
City data from Wikidata (Q982245), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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