Sulphur Springs, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Sulphur Springs, TX have 5 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 63-mile quick runs to 470-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Sulphur Springs, TX spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
470.3 mi
Corpus Christi, TX
Quickest Drive
1h 13m
McKinney, TX
Plan Around Sulphur Springs, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Sulphur Springs, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Sulphur Springs, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Sulphur Springs, TX
Driving from Sulphur Springs, TX
Expect an average of 196 miles and about 3h 36m behind the wheel when leaving Sulphur Springs, TX. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 470 miles (8h 29m), while the shortest is just 63 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Sulphur Springs, TX most often head toward Corpus Christi, TX (470.3 mi, 8h 29m), Houston, TX (256.3 mi, 5h 1m), Fort Worth, TX (111 mi, 1h 50m), Dallas, TX (80.8 mi, 1h 28m), and McKinney, TX (63 mi, 1h 13m). 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 196-mile trip from Sulphur Springs, TX, budget about $29 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 5 mapped routes leaving Sulphur Springs, TX and 4 routes heading into Sulphur Springs, TX, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 63 to 470 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sulphur Springs, TX covers 470 miles and takes approximately 8h 29m. Shorter options start at just 63 miles.
The average route from Sulphur Springs, TX runs about 196 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 36m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 196-mile trip from Sulphur Springs, TX costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sulphur Springs, TX include Corpus Christi, TX, Houston, TX, Fort Worth, TX and Dallas, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sulphur Springs, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
16,185
Median Income
$56,457
Median Home Value
$188,200
Median Age
38.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Sulphur Springs, TX
A sampling of people born in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Colleen Hoover
1979
American author
John D. Cherry
1951
American politician
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Hopkins County Courthouse
historic place in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas
Hopkins County Museum and Heritage Park
local history museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q978175), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Sulphur Springs, TX
Sulphur Springs was founded in 1854, though it was then known as "Bright Star", and is in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Though the springs that brought about the name have more or less vanished, it is now known as "The Dairy Capital of Texas", with a museum cultured to that very point, even if the dairy industry has waned a bit around here in the early 21st century.
1 Southwest Dairy Museum and Education Center, 1210 Houston St, ☏ +1 903 439-6455. M̠-F 9AM-4PM. Here you can visit a milk parlor and learn about the various processes in producing dairy products prior to the availability of electricity. Look for a silo and cow statue. Also a store and cafe on site. (updated Mar 2025) 2 Heritage Park & Museum, 416 Jackson St N, ☏ +1 903 885-2387. Tu-Sa 10AM-2PM. This encompasses one of those reconstructed old-timey prairie settlement villages (in the likeness of Sulphur Spring's dawning development), plus a museum with various historical relics. (updated Jan 2022) 3 Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St, ☏ +1 903 438-4006. Dates to 1894 with a Romanesque Revival design. The adjoining town square is also worth a look not only because of the shops and attractive design, but because it has some very unique public restrooms made of reflective glass. (updated Jan 2022)
1 Cooper Lake State Park, 1690 FM 3505, ☏ +1 903 945-5256. Daily 6AM-10PM. Here you can enjoy boating, swimming, fishing and hiking in and around this prairie lake known as Jim Chapman Lake. Kayak rental and campground. $5 adult (13 and over). (updated Mar 2025)
4 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sulphur Springs, 1344 Eaton Dr, ☏ +1 903 885-8181. Indoor pool and hot tub here. (updated Jan 2022)
Travel tips adapted from Sulphur Springs 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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