Tomball, TX Road Trips
Tomball, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 228-mile quick runs to 571-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Tomball, TX spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
Photo: Danny Meneses
Trip Routes
15
Longest Drive
749.3 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
4h
Dallas, TX
Plan Around Tomball, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Tomball, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Tomball, TX
Tomball, TX to Amarillo, TX
Tomball, TX to Lubbock, TX
Tomball, TX to Brownsville, TX
Tomball, TX to Laredo, TX
Tomball, TX to Garland, TX
Tomball, TX to Frisco, TX
Tomball, TX to Plano, TX
Tomball, TX to Irving, TX
Tomball, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Tomball, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Driving from Tomball, TX
Expect an average of 327 miles and about 6h 1m behind the wheel when leaving Tomball, TX. 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 571 miles (10h 12m), while the shortest is just 228 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Tomball, TX most often head toward Amarillo, TX (570.5 mi, 10h 12m), Lubbock, TX (503.4 mi, 9h 9m), Brownsville, TX (371.8 mi, 7h 6m), Laredo, TX (354.1 mi, 6h 11m), and Garland, TX (294.2 mi, 5h 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 327-mile trip from Tomball, TX, budget about $49 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. 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 10 mapped routes leaving Tomball, TX and 5 routes heading into Tomball, TX, covering 15 total connections. Distances range from 228 to 571 miles.
The longest mapped route from Tomball, TX covers 571 miles and takes approximately 10h 12m. Shorter options start at just 228 miles.
The average route from Tomball, TX runs about 327 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 327-mile trip from Tomball, TX costs roughly $49 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Tomball, TX include Amarillo, TX, Lubbock, TX, Brownsville, TX and Laredo, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Tomball, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
13,032
Median Income
$71,426
Median Home Value
$306,400
Median Age
38.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Tomball, TX at a Glance
Founded
1907
Elevation
187 ft
Area
12 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Tomball, TX
A sampling of people born in Tomball, TX.
Nneka Ogwumike
1990
American basketball player (born 1990)
Chiney Ogwumike
1992
American basketball player
Ben Keating
1971
American racing driver
Erica Ogwumike
1997
Nigerian-American basketball player
Ke'Bryan Hayes
1997
American baseball player (born 1997)
Chris Herrmann
1987
baseball player from the United States
Clay Hensley
1979
American baseball player
City data from Wikidata (Q684434), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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