Texas City, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Texas City, TX have 12 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 376 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Texas City, TX spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
16
Longest Drive
785.2 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 43m
Montopolis, TX
Plan Around Texas City, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Texas City, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Texas City, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Texas City, TX
Texas City, TX to El Paso, TX
Texas City, TX to Amarillo, TX
Texas City, TX to Lubbock, TX
Texas City, TX to Garland, TX
Texas City, TX to McKinney, TX
Texas City, TX to Plano, TX
Texas City, TX to Arlington, TX
Texas City, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Texas City, TX to Irving, TX
Texas City, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Texas City, TX to San Antonio, TX
Texas City, TX to Montopolis, TX
Driving from Texas City, TX
The typical drive from Texas City, TX covers about 376 miles and takes around 6h 47m. 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 785 miles (13h 9m), while the shortest is just 201 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Texas City, TX are El Paso, TX (785.2 mi, 13h 9m), Amarillo, TX (644.3 mi, 11h 32m), Lubbock, TX (575 mi, 10h 28m), Garland, TX (336.1 mi, 6h 37m), and McKinney, TX (310.6 mi, 5h 36m). 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 376-mile trip from Texas City, TX, budget about $56 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 12 mapped routes leaving Texas City, TX and 4 routes heading into Texas City, TX, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 201 to 785 miles.
The longest mapped route from Texas City, TX covers 785 miles and takes approximately 13h 9m. Shorter options start at just 201 miles.
The average route from Texas City, TX runs about 376 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 47m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 376-mile trip from Texas City, TX costs roughly $56 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Texas City, TX include El Paso, TX, Amarillo, TX, Lubbock, TX and Garland, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Texas City, TX at a Glance
Founded
1911
Elevation
10 ft
Area
186 mi²
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Texas City, TX.
The Settlement Historic District
historic district in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q912475), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Texas City, TX
Texas City is in Galveston County and lies on the Gulf Coast of the Texas mainland.
Texas City Dike is a favourite windsurfing / kitesurfing spot.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Texas City I 45, 2900 I-45. Indoor pool. Tel: +1 409-927-5639.
Travel tips adapted from Texas City 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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