Stafford, TX Road Trips

Drivers starting from Stafford, TX have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 257 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Stafford, TX head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

607.9 mi

Amarillo, TX

Quickest Drive

4h 2m

Killeen, TX

Plan Around Stafford, TX

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Stafford, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Amarillo, TX to Stafford, TX 607.9 mi · 10h 58m Brownsville, TX to Stafford, TX 338.9 mi · 6h 45m Garland, TX to Stafford, TX 313.1 mi · 6h 9m McKinney, TX to Stafford, TX 288.5 mi · 5h 10m

Continue From Stafford, TX

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Stafford, TX to Dallas, TX 257.4 mi · 4h 37m

Trips from Stafford, TX

Stafford, TX to Dallas, TX

257.4 mi 4h 37m

Driving from Stafford, TX

The typical drive from Stafford, TX covers about 257 miles and takes around 4h 37m. 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 257 miles (4h 37m), while the shortest is just 257 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Stafford, TX include Dallas, TX (257.4 mi, 4h 37m). 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 257-mile trip from Stafford, TX, budget about $38 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. 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 1 mapped routes leaving Stafford, TX and 7 routes heading into Stafford, TX, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 257 to 257 miles.

The longest mapped route from Stafford, TX covers 257 miles and takes approximately 4h 37m. Shorter options start at just 257 miles.

The average route from Stafford, TX runs about 257 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 257-mile trip from Stafford, TX costs roughly $38 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Stafford, TX include Dallas, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Stafford, TX by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

17,279

Median Income

$85,910

Median Home Value

$247,900

Median Age

32.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Stafford, TX

Stafford is a city in the North Barrier Coast region of Texas.

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Stafford is accessible by US highways 59 and 90 and by Train.

Travel tips adapted from Stafford (Texas) 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.