Mission, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Mission, TX is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 373 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Mission, TX head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
505.2 mi
Dallas, TX
Quickest Drive
26m
Donna, TX
Plan Around Mission, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Mission, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Mission, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Mission, TX
Driving from Mission, TX
On average, trips departing from Mission, TX run 373 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h. 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 505 miles (9h 13m), while the shortest is just 308 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Mission, TX include Dallas, TX (505.2 mi, 9h 13m), Killeen, TX (377.3 mi, 7h 4m), Houston, TX (356.6 mi, 6h 53m), Austin, TX (318.5 mi, 5h 52m), and Montopolis, TX (307.5 mi, 5h 56m). 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 373-mile trip from Mission, TX, budget about $56 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 5 mapped routes leaving Mission, TX and 1 routes heading into Mission, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 308 to 505 miles.
The longest mapped route from Mission, TX covers 505 miles and takes approximately 9h 13m. Shorter options start at just 308 miles.
The average route from Mission, TX runs about 373 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 373-mile trip from Mission, TX costs roughly $56 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Mission, TX include Dallas, TX, Killeen, TX, Houston, TX and Austin, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Mission, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
86,234
Median Income
$60,813
Median Home Value
$160,800
Median Age
34.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Mission, TX at a Glance
Founded
1910
Elevation
141 ft
Area
34 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Mission, TX
A sampling of people born in Mission, TX.
Lloyd Bentsen
1921–2006
American politician (1921–2006)
Tito Santana
1953
American professional wrestler
Tom Landry
1924–2000
American football coach and player (1924–2000)
Trinidad Silva
1950–1988
American actor (1950-1988)
Fortunato Benavides
1947–2023
American judge
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Mission, TX.
Border Theater
historic place in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas
First Lift Station
building in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas
La Lomita Chapel
historic place in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q239877), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Mission, TX
Mission is a city in the South Texas Plains.
Discover Mission Visitor Center, 202 W Tom Landry Rd, ☏ +1 956-585-2727, [email protected]. (updated Jan 2022)
1 National Butterfly Center, 3333 Butterfly Park Dr, ☏ +1 956 583-5400, [email protected]. Daily, 8AM-5PM (closed only on Easter Sunday). Adults $10, Children (5-12) $5, Children under 5 Free, Week pass $35. (updated Dec 2019) 2 Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, 2800 S Bentsen Palm Dr (FM 2062), ☏ +1 956 584-9156. Daily, 7AM-10PM. Park Storeː 8AM-5PM. Park Shuttle; Oct-Mayː Hourly, 8ː30AM-4ː30PM.June-Septː Hourly,Th-Su 7ː30AM-5ː30PM. Adults $5/day, Children under 12 Free. Primitive Campsites (walk-in) $18/night plus entrance fee. (updated Dec 2019) 3 Mission Historical Museum, 900 Doherty Ave, ☏ +1 956 580-8646. (updated Jan 2022)
Best Western Las Palmas Inn, 609 E Expressway 83, ☏ +1 956 583-9290, fax: +1 956 583-9292. The Bungalows on Shary, 3700 Plantation Grove Blvd, ☏ +1 956-519-9696, fax: +1 956 580-0606. $121 (Jan 2022). Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 901 South Shary Rd, ☏ +1 956 424-7788.
Travel tips adapted from Mission (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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