Schertz, TX Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Schertz, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 18-mile quick runs to 266-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Schertz, TX spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
276.1 mi
Plano, TX
Quickest Drive
29m
San Antonio, TX
Plan Around Schertz, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Schertz, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Schertz, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Schertz, TX
Driving from Schertz, TX
Expect an average of 161 miles and about 2h 55m behind the wheel when leaving Schertz, TX. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 266 miles (4h 48m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Schertz, TX most often head toward Irving, TX (266.2 mi, 4h 48m), Dallas, TX (257.7 mi, 4h 36m), Houston, TX (183.5 mi, 3h 16m), Laredo, TX (175.5 mi, 3h 6m), and Austin, TX (63.6 mi, 1h 13m). 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 161-mile trip from Schertz, TX, budget about $24 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. 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 Schertz, TX and 2 routes heading into Schertz, TX, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 266 miles.
The longest mapped route from Schertz, TX covers 266 miles and takes approximately 4h 48m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.
The average route from Schertz, TX runs about 161 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 161-mile trip from Schertz, TX costs roughly $24 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Schertz, TX include Irving, TX, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX and Laredo, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Schertz, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
43,128
Median Income
$96,633
Median Home Value
$292,100
Median Age
38.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Schertz, TX at a Glance
Founded
1843
Elevation
712 ft
Area
29 mi²
Notable People from Schertz, TX
A sampling of people born in Schertz, TX.
McKenzie Adams
1992
American volleyball player
Taylor Smith
1991
American basketball player
Sean Porter
1991
American football player
City data from Wikidata (Q974055), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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