Murphy, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Murphy, TX have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 279 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Murphy, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
551.7 mi
Brownsville, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 2m
Montopolis, TX
Plan Around Murphy, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Murphy, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Murphy, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Murphy, TX
Driving from Murphy, TX
The typical drive from Murphy, TX covers about 279 miles and takes around 5h 2m. 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 296 miles (5h 23m), while the shortest is just 261 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Murphy, TX are San Antonio, TX (296.3 mi, 5h 23m) and Houston, TX (260.9 mi, 4h 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.8 per gallon. For the typical 279-mile trip from Murphy, TX, budget about $42 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Murphy, TX and 4 routes heading into Murphy, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 261 to 296 miles.
The longest mapped route from Murphy, TX covers 296 miles and takes approximately 5h 23m. Shorter options start at just 261 miles.
The average route from Murphy, TX runs about 279 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.8/gallon for regular), the average 279-mile trip from Murphy, TX costs roughly $42 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Murphy, TX include San Antonio, TX and Houston, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Murphy, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
21,001
Median Income
$165,109
Median Home Value
$508,500
Median Age
40.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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