Mercedes, TX Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Mercedes, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 524 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Mercedes, TX head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
803.9 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 14m
Laredo, TX
Plan Around Mercedes, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Mercedes, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Mercedes, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Mercedes, TX
Mercedes, TX to El Paso, TX
Mercedes, TX to Amarillo, TX
Mercedes, TX to Garland, TX
Mercedes, TX to Arlington, TX
Mercedes, TX to Dallas, TX
Mercedes, TX to San Antonio, TX
Mercedes, TX to Laredo, TX
Driving from Mercedes, TX
Expect an average of 524 miles and about 9h 24m behind the wheel when leaving Mercedes, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 804 miles (13h 33m), while the shortest is just 166 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Mercedes, TX include El Paso, TX (803.9 mi, 13h 33m), Amarillo, TX (758.6 mi, 13h 29m), Garland, TX (662.4 mi, 12h 6m), Arlington, TX (515.7 mi, 9h 29m), and Dallas, TX (512.4 mi, 9h 20m). 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 524-mile trip from Mercedes, TX, budget about $78 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. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Mercedes, TX and 2 routes heading into Mercedes, TX, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 166 to 804 miles.
The longest mapped route from Mercedes, TX covers 804 miles and takes approximately 13h 33m. Shorter options start at just 166 miles.
The average route from Mercedes, TX runs about 524 miles with a drive time of roughly 9h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 524-mile trip from Mercedes, TX costs roughly $78 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Mercedes, TX include El Paso, TX, Amarillo, TX, Garland, TX and Arlington, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Mercedes, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
16,449
Median Income
$41,753
Median Home Value
$107,700
Median Age
31.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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