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Stanton, TX Road Trips

Sitting in the Great Plains, Stanton, TX is a local road trip base with 16 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 338 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Stanton, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in and county seat of Martin County, Texas, United States

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Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

468.4 mi

Houston, TX

Quickest Drive

4h 5m

Amarillo, TX

Plan Around Stanton, TX

Trips from Stanton, TX

Driving from Stanton, TX

The typical drive from Stanton, TX covers about 338 miles and takes around 5h 56m. 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 462 miles (8h 9m), while the shortest is just 294 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Stanton, TX include Garland, TX (461.6 mi, 8h 9m), Plano, TX (328.2 mi, 5h 38m), El Paso, TX (324.3 mi, 5h 20m), San Antonio, TX (314.5 mi, 5h 30m), and Austin, TX (307.2 mi, 5h 57m). 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 338-mile trip from Stanton, TX, budget about $50 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 tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Stanton, TX and 10 routes heading into Stanton, TX, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 294 to 462 miles.

The longest mapped route from Stanton, TX covers 462 miles and takes approximately 8h 9m. Shorter options start at just 294 miles.

The average route from Stanton, TX runs about 338 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 338-mile trip from Stanton, TX costs roughly $50 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Stanton, TX include Garland, TX, Plano, TX, El Paso, TX and San Antonio, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Stanton, TX by the Numbers

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

Population

2,658

Median Income

$76,157

Median Home Value

$106,100

Median Age

32.3

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

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