Terrell, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Terrell, TX is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 434 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Terrell, TX spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
548.9 mi
Brownsville, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 52m
Austin, TX
Plan Around Terrell, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Terrell, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Terrell, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Terrell, TX
Driving from Terrell, TX
On average, trips departing from Terrell, TX run 434 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 48m. 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 549 miles (10h), while the shortest is just 379 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Terrell, TX are Brownsville, TX (548.9 mi, 10h), Corpus Christi, TX (414.5 mi, 7h 31m), Amarillo, TX (394.2 mi, 7h 7m), and Lubbock, TX (379.4 mi, 6h 33m). 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 434-mile trip from Terrell, TX, budget about $65 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 4 mapped routes leaving Terrell, TX and 4 routes heading into Terrell, TX, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 379 to 549 miles.
The longest mapped route from Terrell, TX covers 549 miles and takes approximately 10h. Shorter options start at just 379 miles.
The average route from Terrell, TX runs about 434 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 434-mile trip from Terrell, TX costs roughly $65 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Terrell, TX include Brownsville, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, Amarillo, TX and Lubbock, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Terrell, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
19,019
Median Income
$63,795
Median Home Value
$190,000
Median Age
33.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Terrell, TX at a Glance
Founded
1874
Elevation
509 ft
Area
20 mi²
Notable People from Terrell, TX
A sampling of people born in Terrell, TX.
Jamie Foxx
1967
American actor, comedian, and singer (born 1967)
Robert H. Dennard
1932–2024
American engineer and inventor
Lance Gooden
1982
American politician in Texas (born 1982)
Randy Snow
1959–2009
American wheelchair tennis and basketball player (1959–2009)
Laci Mosley
1991
American actress, voice actress and model
Fred Wendorf
1924–2015
American prehistorian (1924-2015)
Adrian Phillips
1992
American football player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Terrell, TX.
Porter Farm
historic site in Terrell (vicinity), Kaufman County, Texas
Matthew Cartwright House
historic place in Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q979784), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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