Mesquite, TX Road Trips
With 8 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Mesquite, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 144 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Mesquite, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
653.9 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
20m
Dallas, TX
Plan Around Mesquite, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Mesquite, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Mesquite, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Mesquite, TX
Mesquite, TX to El Paso, TX
Mesquite, TX to Montopolis, TX
Mesquite, TX to Garland, TX
Mesquite, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Mesquite, TX to McKinney, TX
Mesquite, TX to Irving, TX
Mesquite, TX to Carrollton, TX
Mesquite, TX to Dallas, TX
Driving from Mesquite, TX
The typical drive from Mesquite, TX covers about 144 miles and takes around 2h 34m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 654 miles (10h 57m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Mesquite, TX include El Paso, TX (653.9 mi, 10h 57m), Montopolis, TX (205.8 mi, 3h 38m), Garland, TX (143.1 mi, 2h 42m), Fort Worth, TX (46.1 mi, 58m), and McKinney, TX (37.3 mi, 45m). 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 144-mile trip from Mesquite, TX, budget about $22 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 8 mapped routes leaving Mesquite, TX and 2 routes heading into Mesquite, TX, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 654 miles.
The longest mapped route from Mesquite, TX covers 654 miles and takes approximately 10h 57m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.
The average route from Mesquite, TX runs about 144 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 144-mile trip from Mesquite, TX costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Mesquite, TX include El Paso, TX, Montopolis, TX, Garland, TX and Fort Worth, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Mesquite, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
148,848
Median Income
$71,843
Median Home Value
$226,500
Median Age
33.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Mesquite, TX
Mesquite, also known as the Rodeo Capital of Texas, and prior hangout of outlaw train robber Sam Bass, is an eastern suburb of Dallas.
1 Florence Ranch Homestead, 1424 Barnes Bridge Rd, ☏ +1 972 204-4933. Old farmstead circa 1871-1872, a Mesquite landmark. (updated Jan 2022) 2 Samuell Farm, 100 US-80, ☏ +1 214 670-8740. Open but developed farmland with pond and woods and a strange tractor contraption where people can explore and play. (updated Jan 2022) 3 Opal Lawrence Historical Park, 701 E Kearney, ☏ +1 972-216-6468. Tours Tu-F 10:30AM-3:30PM, Sa 10AM-2PM. Adults $5, Children (3-12) $3. Free on 4st Sa of month. (updated Jan 2022)
Mesquite Championship Rodeo, 1818 Rodeo Dr, ☏ +1 972 285-8777. Rodeo performances, pony rides, a petting zoo, and more every Friday and Saturday evening from April to September. 1 AMC Dine-In Mesquite 30, 19919 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, ☏ +1 972 329-3992. Oversized movieplex, with IMAX theater. (updated Jan 2022) 2 Celebration Station, 4040 Towne Crossing Blvd, ☏ +1 972 279-7888. Kiddie place with amusement rides and arcade. (updated Jan 2022)
Mesquite Bar-B-Q, 145 E Davis St, ☏ +1 972-285-6573. M-Sa 10:45AM-8PM. (updated Jan 2022)
1 Quality Inn & Suites North Mesquite I-30, 3424 Sorrento Dr., ☏ +1 972-682-0400. Has divans and slate grey hues. $68 (Jan 2022). (updated Jan 2022)
Come with some thick skin if driving around on I-635, or any DFW Metroplex roadway, for that matter.
Travel tips adapted from Mesquite (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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