Southlake, TX Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Southlake, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 23-mile quick runs to 443-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Southlake, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
442.8 mi
Laredo, TX
Quickest Drive
29m
Dallas, TX
Plan Around Southlake, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Southlake, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Southlake, TX
Driving from Southlake, TX
The typical drive from Southlake, TX covers about 212 miles and takes around 3h 53m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 443 miles (7h 55m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Southlake, TX most often head toward Laredo, TX (442.8 mi, 7h 55m), Corpus Christi, TX (404.6 mi, 7h 27m), Austin, TX (208.9 mi, 3h 49m), Killeen, TX (168.3 mi, 3h 7m), and Dallas, TX (24.6 mi, 29m). 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 212-mile trip from Southlake, TX, budget about $31 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Southlake, TX and 1 routes heading into Southlake, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 443 miles.
The longest mapped route from Southlake, TX covers 443 miles and takes approximately 7h 55m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.
The average route from Southlake, TX runs about 212 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 212-mile trip from Southlake, TX costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Southlake, TX include Laredo, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, Austin, TX and Killeen, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Southlake, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
31,044
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$957,500
Median Age
42.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Southlake, TX
Southlake is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of Texas. It was once chosen as the best place to live within the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Southlake Town Square. A huge high-end shopping center styled as an old town square. Newer additions include a European style plaza, 14-screen movie theatre, and more shops. For a list of shopping and dining options see the square's website. Southlake Community Band. A group of 70 volunteer musicians; see website for upcoming performances. Bob Jones Park (Off N. White's Chapel Blvd). Has hiking trails, a fishing pond, athletic fields, and a dog park. Southlake Dragon Stadium, 1085 S. Kimball Rd. A $15-million high school sports stadium that houses the Southlake Carroll Dragons American football squad, one of the best high school teams in the country. If you are in town anywhere from late September to December attend a game; tickets go for around $7 a person, open seating.
Shop, in Town Square and around the rest of the town. Fish, at Lake Grapevine or Bob Jones Park. Attend a Football Game, at Dragon Stadium. Ride a Segway in the Town Square. Catch some live jazz at Kirby's Steakhouse, 3305 E. Hwy 114. Surprisingly good jazz acts in a small setting, very enjoyable. Regularly included in the KNTU recommended live jazz schedule. And the food is awesome (expensive, but well worth it).
Southlake Town Square, has many restaurants on all budget levels.
The nearby town of Grapevine has a few wineries; hence the name.
Many other hotels are near the airport, within minutes of Southlake. Gaylord Texan Resort, 1501 Gaylord Trl, Grapevine, toll-free: +1-800-444-6835. A beautiful hotel on the edges of Lake Grapevine; minutes away from Southlake. Hilton Hotel Southlake (Town Square), ☏ +1 817 442-9900. Under construction. Baymont Inn & Suites DFW Airport, 301 Capitol St (In Grapevine), toll-free: +1-800-754-6835.
From Dallas, take TX-114 W toward Grapevine, take the exit toward FM-1709/Southlake Blvd. From Fort Worth, take TX-121 N, exit at William D. Tate Ave. From Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, take TX-114 W, exit at Southlake Blvd.
To get around Southlake you'll definitely want to have a car. Taxis services to the airport (which is less than 10 minutes away) are available.
Travel tips adapted from Southlake on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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