Mansfield, TX Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 7 heading in, Mansfield, TX works well as a launching point in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 130 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Mansfield, TX spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
512.6 mi
Brownsville, TX
Quickest Drive
24m
Arlington, TX
Plan Around Mansfield, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Mansfield, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Mansfield, TX
Driving from Mansfield, TX
The typical drive from Mansfield, TX covers about 130 miles and takes around 2h 30m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 510 miles (9h 24m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Mansfield, TX are Brownsville, TX (510.3 mi, 9h 24m), McKinney, TX (63.9 mi, 1h 18m), Dallas, TX (29.5 mi, 42m), Irving, TX (27.3 mi, 40m), and Fort Worth, TX (20.2 mi, 25m). 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 130-mile trip from Mansfield, TX, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. 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 Mansfield, TX and 7 routes heading into Mansfield, TX, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 510 miles.
The longest mapped route from Mansfield, TX covers 510 miles and takes approximately 9h 24m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.
The average route from Mansfield, TX runs about 130 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 130-mile trip from Mansfield, TX costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Mansfield, TX include Brownsville, TX, McKinney, TX, Dallas, TX and Irving, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Mansfield, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
75,398
Median Income
$116,590
Median Home Value
$380,000
Median Age
36.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Mansfield, TX at a Glance
Founded
1856
Elevation
604 ft
Area
36 mi²
Notable People from Mansfield, TX
A sampling of people born in Mansfield, TX.
Ella Mae Morse
1924–1999
American popular music singer (1924-1999)
Noah Syndergaard
1992
American baseball player
Troy Dorsey
1962
American boxer
Sam Hilliard
1994
American baseball player
Josh Doctson
1992
American football player
City data from Wikidata (Q974040), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Mansfield, TX
Mansfield (Texas) is a fast growing city south of Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Historic Downtown Mansfield, Main Street at Broad Street. An area of historic buildings, now occupied by boutique shopping and dining establishments as well as the offices of the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce. The historic Farr Best Theater is located in this district.
Farr Best Theater, 109 N. Main Street (100 feet north of the intersection of Main St. and Broad St.). The Farr Best Theater was built in 1917. In 2007, the theater was restored to its original glory by the Meadows family. The theater provides an intimate, 153-seat venue with outstanding acoustics and state-of-the-art sound, lighting and AV systems. The theater regularly hosts bands from across Texas, and it also hosts a music showcase, the Farr Best Opry, three Saturdays per month. 1 Hawaiian Falls Mansfield. - located in Mansfield
Many national lodging chains have hotels in Mansfield.
Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW IATA) is the closest major Airport. Approximate travel time from DFW to downtown Mansfield is 45 minutes. Love Field (DAL IATA) is nearby in Dallas. Approximate travel time from Love Field to downtown Mansfield is 55 minutes. . (updated May 2019) Spinks Airport (FAA LID: FWS) is the closest private jetport. Approximate travel time from Spinks to downtown Mansfield is 25 minutes. Mansfield is located off US 287 South of I-20. There are two Amtrak routes which serve Dallas/Fort Worth, the Texas Eagle between San Antonio and Chicago, and the Heartland Flyer between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. The closest stations are in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Cleburne. The closest Greyhound terminal is in Arlington.
Mansfield lacks public transportation. There are several taxi and limo services that serve the Mansfield area. These can be located via the Yellow Pages. A sample of those services includes: Kari's Limo & Taxi Service 817-458-4444 Quick Taxi Service 469-867-5426
Travel tips adapted from Mansfield (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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