Taylor, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Taylor, 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 36-mile quick runs to 225-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Taylor, TX spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
225.3 mi
Corpus Christi, TX
Quickest Drive
45m
Austin, TX
Plan Around Taylor, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Taylor, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Taylor, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Taylor, TX
Driving from Taylor, TX
The typical drive from Taylor, TX covers about 154 miles and takes around 2h 54m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 225 miles (4h 16m), while the shortest is just 36 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Taylor, TX are Corpus Christi, TX (225.3 mi, 4h 16m), Plano, TX (186.4 mi, 3h 28m), Dallas, TX (167.6 mi, 3h 6m), and Austin, TX (35.9 mi, 45m). 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 154-mile trip from Taylor, TX, budget about $23 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Taylor, TX and 2 routes heading into Taylor, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 36 to 225 miles.
The longest mapped route from Taylor, TX covers 225 miles and takes approximately 4h 16m. Shorter options start at just 36 miles.
The average route from Taylor, TX runs about 154 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 154-mile trip from Taylor, TX costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Taylor, TX include Corpus Christi, TX, Plano, TX, Dallas, TX and Austin, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Taylor, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
16,767
Median Income
$71,665
Median Home Value
$246,800
Median Age
41.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Taylor, TX
A sampling of people born in Taylor, TX.
Tex Avery
1908–1980
American animator and director (1908-1980)
K. C. Jones
1932–2020
American basketball player and coach (1932–2020)
Sloan Doak
1886–1965
American equestrian (1886-1965)
Dan Moody
1893–1966
Texas politician (1893-1966)
Guy Penrod
1963
American singer
Debra Armstrong
1954
American sprinter
City data from Wikidata (Q981995), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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