Stephenville, TX Road Trips
Stephenville, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 369 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Stephenville, TX spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
561.4 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 2m
San Antonio, TX
Plan Around Stephenville, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Stephenville, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Stephenville, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Stephenville, TX
Driving from Stephenville, TX
The typical drive from Stephenville, TX covers about 369 miles and takes around 6h 51m. 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 481 miles (8h 54m), while the shortest is just 256 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Stephenville, TX most often head toward Brownsville, TX (481 mi, 8h 54m) and Garland, TX (256.1 mi, 4h 48m). 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 369-mile trip from Stephenville, TX, budget about $55 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. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Stephenville, TX and 7 routes heading into Stephenville, TX, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 256 to 481 miles.
The longest mapped route from Stephenville, TX covers 481 miles and takes approximately 8h 54m. Shorter options start at just 256 miles.
The average route from Stephenville, TX runs about 369 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 369-mile trip from Stephenville, TX costs roughly $55 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Stephenville, TX include Brownsville, TX and Garland, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Stephenville, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
21,345
Median Income
$55,504
Median Home Value
$226,300
Median Age
26.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Stephenville, TX at a Glance
Founded
1856
Elevation
1,273 ft
Area
12 mi²
Notable People from Stephenville, TX
A sampling of people born in Stephenville, TX.
Ben Hogan
1912–1997
American golfer (1912–1997)
Jeb Hensarling
1957
former U.S. Representative from Texas
Milton Brown
1903–1936
American musician (1903-1936)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Stephenville, TX.
Erath County Courthouse
historic place in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas
Erath Memorial Arch
historic place in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas
First National Bank Building
historic place in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas
Dawson Saloon
historic place in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q981525), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Stephenville, TX
Stephenville is a city in the Cross Timbers region of Texas. Acclaimed "Cowboy Capital of the World" (okay, maybe there's more than one), it's the home to Tarleton State University, part of the Texas A&M system, and even has an equine therapy program.
1 Stephenville Historical House Museum, 525 E Washington St, ☏ +1 254-965-5880, [email protected]. W-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 1PM-5PM. Victorian house, old cabin, church, etc. 2 Billy the Kid Museum, 114 N Pecan St, Hico, ☏ +1 254-796-2523. M-Sa 9AM-5PM. An honorary museum for the upstanding lad. 3 W.K. Gordon Center for Industrial History of Texas, 65258 I-20, Mingus, ☏ +1 254-968-1886. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 1PM-4PM. Run by Tarleton State, and in the middle of nowhere along I-20, this museum focuses on the industrial history of Texas, on the site of this old coal/brick mill site called Thurber.
1 Southwest Regional Dairy Center, 2929 US-281, ☏ +1 254 968-1837. By appointment only. Take a tour of Tarleton State's dairy operations and learning center. 2 Science Building and Planetarium, 1525 W Vanderbilt St (on Tarleton State campus), ☏ +1 254-968-0523. Has video presentations, etc.
1 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Stephenville, 105 Christy Plaza, ☏ +1 254-918-2444. Very La Quinta-looking, with a hot tub.
Travel tips adapted from Stephenville (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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