Melissa, TX Road Trips
With 9 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Melissa, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 90 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Melissa, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
312.2 mi
San Antonio, TX
Quickest Drive
11m
McKinney, TX
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Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Melissa, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Melissa, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Melissa, TX
Melissa, TX to San Antonio, TX
Melissa, TX to Austin, TX
Melissa, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Melissa, TX to Arlington, TX
Melissa, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Melissa, TX to Dallas, TX
Melissa, TX to Frisco, TX
Melissa, TX to Plano, TX
Melissa, TX to McKinney, TX
Driving from Melissa, TX
Expect an average of 90 miles and about 1h 41m behind the wheel when leaving Melissa, TX. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 312 miles (5h 37m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Melissa, TX most often head toward San Antonio, TX (312.2 mi, 5h 37m), Austin, TX (234 mi, 4h 10m), Fort Worth, TX (66.2 mi, 1h 16m), Arlington, TX (57.9 mi, 1h 8m), and Grand Prairie, TX (52.2 mi, 1h 1m). 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 90-mile trip from Melissa, TX, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Melissa, TX and 1 routes heading into Melissa, TX, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 312 miles.
The longest mapped route from Melissa, TX covers 312 miles and takes approximately 5h 37m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Melissa, TX runs about 90 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 90-mile trip from Melissa, TX costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Melissa, TX include San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX and Arlington, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Melissa, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
17,497
Median Income
$137,875
Median Home Value
$430,300
Median Age
36.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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