The Colony, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, The Colony, TX is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 42-mile quick runs to 332-mile cross-state drives. Routes from The Colony, TX spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
349.6 mi
Amarillo, TX
Quickest Drive
35m
Dallas, TX
Plan Around The Colony, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From The Colony, TX
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Trips from The Colony, TX
Driving from The Colony, TX
Expect an average of 204 miles and about 3h 46m behind the wheel when leaving The Colony, TX. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 332 miles (6h 8m), while the shortest is just 42 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from The Colony, TX are Lubbock, TX (332.2 mi, 6h 8m), Houston, TX (263.7 mi, 4h 49m), Killeen, TX (178.7 mi, 3h 17m), and Fort Worth, TX (41.9 mi, 51m). 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 204-mile trip from The Colony, TX, budget about $30 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. 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 4 mapped routes leaving The Colony, TX and 2 routes heading into The Colony, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 42 to 332 miles.
The longest mapped route from The Colony, TX covers 332 miles and takes approximately 6h 8m. Shorter options start at just 42 miles.
The average route from The Colony, TX runs about 204 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 204-mile trip from The Colony, TX costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from The Colony, TX include Lubbock, TX, Houston, TX, Killeen, TX and Fort Worth, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
The Colony, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
44,916
Median Income
$111,090
Median Home Value
$355,100
Median Age
37.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
The Colony, TX at a Glance
Founded
1969
Elevation
591 ft
Area
16 mi²
Notable People from The Colony, TX
A sampling of people born in The Colony, TX.
Bracey Wright
1984
American basketball player
City data from Wikidata (Q975816), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to The Colony, TX
The Colony, City by the Lake, is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of Texas, less than 30 miles from Downtown Dallas. Best known for beautiful views of Lake Lewisville, The Colony extends 23 miles along its eastern shoreline, with hundreds of acres of wildlife and a myriad of recreational opportunities including camping, fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, picnicking and cycling.
Memorial to Veterans of the Armed Services. Located within The Colony Five Star Complex. The concept of the Veteran's Memorial began in 2003, with The Colony Masonic Lodge #1451's commitment to recognize and honor all Veterans. Bricks around the cenotaph display Veterans of the past, present and future and consist of the name, rank, branch of the military, and years of service for both active personnel and honorably discharged veterans.
The sports, outdoor, and water bound enthusiast can find plenty to do in The Colony. You can take to the water on 23 miles of shoreline, choose from a selection of 23 municipal parks, or visit multiple attractions while enjoying a relaxing and scenic atmosphere in The Colony. Play golf on two of the "finest" golf courses in Texas or visit Stewart Creek Park and MarineQuest at Hidden Cove for camping, hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, or just unwinding in a scenic lake setting. - located in The Colony Hawaiian Falls Water park. The Colony Aquatic Park. The Aquatic Park has a deeper indoor pool, a shallow outdoor leisure lagoon and an interactive splash zone. During the school year, the Aquatic Park shifts into a major kayak location, with a full range of classes. Lap swimming, party rentals, exercise classes, youth swim clubs, SCUBA and swim classes are also part of the winter schedule. The Tribute. Offers a recreation of many of the famous holes from Scotland's historic courses. If you want to play The Road Hole at St. Andrews, here's the next best thing. Located in the northern part of The Colony.
McSwiggan's Irish Pub. Nick's Grill & Bar. Stan's Lakeview Taphouse & Grill. Pat's Pub, 5204 S. Colony Blvd, ☏ +1 972-370-8456.
The Tribute. Elegantly appointed guest suites at The Tribute for a weekend of golfing or retreating. All suites were custom designed after famous clubs in Scotland and come equipped with a flat screen television, free wireless high-speed internet access and beautiful antique furnishings. Comfort Suites. All guests at Comfort Suites will enjoy free full hot buffet breakfast, coffee, weekday newspaper and access to wired and wireless high-speed internet, business center, indoor heated pool, hot tub and fitness center. Budget Suites. Budge Suites is best known for fully furnished apartment style accommodations and come with all utility bills paid, free cable television and local calls, on-site laundry facilities, maintenance services, swimming pools and full-size kitchens complete with appliances. Fairfield Inn & Suites The Colony/Plano, 5909 Stone Creek Dr (Close to I-21), ☏ +1 972-370-7732. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Stylish, affordable rooms and suites. Free Wifi. Free Breakfast. Residence Inn The Colony/Plano, 6600 Cascades Ct (Close to I-21), ☏ +1 214-469-1155. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. All suite hotel ideal for hotel stays of 1 or over 30 days. Fully equipped kitchen, living area, free WiFi.
The Colony can be accessed by Texas State Highway 121 from the south or 380 from the north. It's also located 5 miles from the Dallas North Tollway providing you a quick 25 minute drive to Dallas Love Field Airport. In addition, Texas State Highway 121 takes you right to the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in no time. Surrounded by Plano, Frisco, Lewisville, Carrollton, Grapevine and Denton.
Travel tips adapted from The Colony 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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