Mexia, TX Road Trips
Mexia, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 134 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Mexia, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
163.8 mi
Houston, TX
Quickest Drive
1h 39m
Dallas, TX
Plan Around Mexia, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Mexia, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Mexia, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Mexia, TX
Driving from Mexia, TX
On average, trips departing from Mexia, TX run 134 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 39m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 164 miles (3h 8m), while the shortest is just 97 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Mexia, TX include Houston, TX (163.8 mi, 3h 8m), Austin, TX (142 mi, 2h 46m), and Fort Worth, TX (96.8 mi, 2h 2m). 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 134-mile trip from Mexia, TX, budget about $20 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 3 mapped routes leaving Mexia, TX and 2 routes heading into Mexia, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 97 to 164 miles.
The longest mapped route from Mexia, TX covers 164 miles and takes approximately 3h 8m. Shorter options start at just 97 miles.
The average route from Mexia, TX runs about 134 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 134-mile trip from Mexia, TX costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Mexia, TX include Houston, TX, Austin, TX and Fort Worth, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Mexia, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,867
Median Income
$36,589
Median Home Value
$92,900
Median Age
37.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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