Rowlett, TX Road Trips
Rowlett, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 214-mile quick runs to 409-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Rowlett, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
409.4 mi
Corpus Christi, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 50m
Austin, TX
Plan Around Rowlett, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Rowlett, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Rowlett, TX
Driving from Rowlett, TX
The typical drive from Rowlett, TX covers about 283 miles and takes around 5h 7m. 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 409 miles (7h 28m), while the shortest is just 214 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Rowlett, TX most often head toward Corpus Christi, TX (409.4 mi, 7h 28m), San Antonio, TX (291.9 mi, 5h 17m), Montopolis, TX (216.1 mi, 3h 52m), and Austin, TX (213.7 mi, 3h 50m). 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 283-mile trip from Rowlett, 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 4 mapped routes leaving Rowlett, TX and 2 routes heading into Rowlett, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 214 to 409 miles.
The longest mapped route from Rowlett, TX covers 409 miles and takes approximately 7h 28m. Shorter options start at just 214 miles.
The average route from Rowlett, TX runs about 283 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 283-mile trip from Rowlett, 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 Rowlett, TX include Corpus Christi, TX, San Antonio, TX, Montopolis, TX and Austin, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Rowlett, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
64,139
Median Income
$113,600
Median Home Value
$342,400
Median Age
37.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Rowlett, TX at a Glance
Founded
1952
Elevation
505 ft
Area
20 mi²
Notable People from Rowlett, TX
A sampling of people born in Rowlett, TX.
Veronica Avluv
1972
American pornographic actress
Kyle Clemons
1990
American sprinter
City data from Wikidata (Q976950), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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