Roanoke, TX Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Roanoke, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 26-mile quick runs to 313-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Roanoke, TX spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
312.6 mi
Lubbock, TX
Quickest Drive
27m
Fort Worth, TX
Plan Around Roanoke, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Roanoke, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Roanoke, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Roanoke, TX
Driving from Roanoke, TX
On average, trips departing from Roanoke, TX run 149 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 43m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 313 miles (5h 42m), while the shortest is just 26 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Roanoke, TX are Lubbock, TX (312.6 mi, 5h 42m), Houston, TX (270.8 mi, 4h 50m), Austin, TX (208.8 mi, 3h 42m), Plano, TX (38.9 mi, 46m), and Frisco, TX (36.1 mi, 44m). 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 149-mile trip from Roanoke, TX, budget about $22 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 6 mapped routes leaving Roanoke, TX and 2 routes heading into Roanoke, TX, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 26 to 313 miles.
The longest mapped route from Roanoke, TX covers 313 miles and takes approximately 5h 42m. Shorter options start at just 26 miles.
The average route from Roanoke, TX runs about 149 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 149-mile trip from Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, TX include Lubbock, TX, Houston, TX, Austin, TX and Plano, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Roanoke, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,947
Median Income
$100,986
Median Home Value
$454,500
Median Age
38.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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