Stafford, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Stafford, 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 160-mile quick runs to 257-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Stafford, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
338.9 mi
Brownsville, TX
Quickest Drive
28m
Houston, 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.
Continue From Stafford, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Stafford, TX
Driving from Stafford, TX
The typical drive from Stafford, TX covers about 201 miles and takes around 3h 42m. 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 160 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Stafford, TX include Dallas, TX (257.4 mi, 4h 37m), Corpus Christi, TX (193.5 mi, 3h 47m), San Antonio, TX (192.8 mi, 3h 27m), and Austin, TX (159.8 mi, 2h 58m). 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 201-mile trip from Stafford, TX, budget about $30 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. 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 4 mapped routes leaving Stafford, TX and 5 routes heading into Stafford, TX, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 160 to 257 miles.
The longest mapped route from Stafford, TX covers 257 miles and takes approximately 4h 37m. Shorter options start at just 160 miles.
The average route from Stafford, TX runs about 201 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 201-mile trip from Stafford, TX costs roughly $30 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, Corpus Christi, TX, San Antonio, TX and Austin, 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.
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