Hughes Springs, TX Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Hughes Springs, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 47 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Hughes Springs, TX spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
454.6 mi
Corpus Christi, TX
Quickest Drive
13m
Avinger, TX
Plan Around Hughes Springs, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Hughes Springs, TX
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Trips from Hughes Springs, TX
Driving from Hughes Springs, TX
Expect an average of 47 miles and about 1h 4m 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 148 miles (3h 18m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Hughes Springs, TX include Rhode Island, TX (148.1 mi, 3h 18m), New Liberty, TX (32.1 mi, 49m), Pruett, TX (24 mi, 32m), New Colony, TX (20.5 mi, 29m), and Avinger, TX (8.9 mi, 13m). 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 47-mile trip from Hughes Springs, TX, budget about $7 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 5 mapped routes leaving Hughes Springs, TX and 6 routes heading into Hughes Springs, TX, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 148 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hughes Springs, TX covers 148 miles and takes approximately 3h 18m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from Hughes Springs, TX runs about 47 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 47-mile trip from Hughes Springs, TX costs roughly $7 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 Rhode Island, 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.
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