Smithville, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Smithville, TX have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 225-mile quick runs to 414-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Smithville, TX spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
413.9 mi
Lubbock, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 56m
Fort Worth, TX
Plan Around Smithville, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Smithville, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Smithville, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Smithville, TX
Driving from Smithville, TX
On average, trips departing from Smithville, TX run 283 miles with a drive time of roughly 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 414 miles (7h 31m), while the shortest is just 225 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Smithville, TX are Lubbock, TX (413.9 mi, 7h 31m), Laredo, TX (256.5 mi, 4h 35m), Dallas, TX (234.3 mi, 4h 5m), and Fort Worth, TX (225.3 mi, 3h 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 283-mile trip from Smithville, 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. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Smithville, TX and 1 routes heading into Smithville, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 225 to 414 miles.
The longest mapped route from Smithville, TX covers 414 miles and takes approximately 7h 31m. Shorter options start at just 225 miles.
The average route from Smithville, TX runs about 283 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 $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 283-mile trip from Smithville, 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 Smithville, TX include Lubbock, TX, Laredo, TX, Dallas, TX and Fort Worth, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Smithville, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,032
Median Income
$56,031
Median Home Value
$255,600
Median Age
44.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Smithville, TX at a Glance
Founded
1827
Elevation
325 ft
Area
4 mi²
Notable People from Smithville, TX
A sampling of people born in Smithville, TX.
Sonny Rhodes
1940–2021
American musician (1940–2021)
DJ Screw
1971–2000
American hip hop DJ (1971-2000)
Marvin Peterson
1948
American jazz trumpeter and composer
City data from Wikidata (Q981456), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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