Uvalde, TX Road Trips
Uvalde, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 1 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 508 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Uvalde, TX head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
508.2 mi
Amarillo, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 59m
Corpus Christi, TX
Plan Around Uvalde, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Uvalde, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Uvalde, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Uvalde, TX
Driving from Uvalde, TX
The typical drive from Uvalde, TX covers about 508 miles and takes around 9h 8m. 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 508 miles (9h 8m), while the shortest is just 508 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Uvalde, TX are Amarillo, TX (508.2 mi, 9h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.7 per gallon. For the typical 508-mile trip from Uvalde, TX, budget about $74 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 1 mapped routes leaving Uvalde, TX and 5 routes heading into Uvalde, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 508 to 508 miles.
The longest mapped route from Uvalde, TX covers 508 miles and takes approximately 9h 8m. Shorter options start at just 508 miles.
The average route from Uvalde, TX runs about 508 miles with a drive time of roughly 9h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.7/gallon for regular), the average 508-mile trip from Uvalde, TX costs roughly $74 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Uvalde, TX include Amarillo, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Uvalde, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
15,344
Median Income
$50,967
Median Home Value
$131,600
Median Age
33.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Uvalde, TX
A sampling of people born in Uvalde, TX.
Matthew McConaughey
1969
American actor (born 1969)
Dale Evans
1912–2001
American actress, singer and writer (1912–2001)
Dolph Briscoe
1923–2010
American politician (1923–2010)
John Howell Collier
1898–1980
United States general
Tom O'Folliard
1858–1880
American outlaw (1858–1880)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Uvalde, TX.
Grand Opera House
historic place in Uvalde, Uvalde County, Texas
John Nance Garner House
building in Uvalde, Uvalde County, Texas
Uvalde Downtown Historic District
historic district in Uvalde, Uvalde County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q868860), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Uvalde, TX
Uvalde is a city in the Hill Country River Region of Texas.
1 Fort Inge (1.5 miles (2,5 km) south of town on FM 140). This 1849 US Cavalry post is located in a large park with hiking trails. 2 Janey Slaughter Briscoe Opera House, 104 West North St, ☏ +1 830-278-4184. Restored 1891 Grand Opera House. 3 John Nance Garner House (Briscoe-Garner Museum), 333 N Park St, ☏ +1 830-278-5018. Home of former U.S. Vice President John Nance Garner and a National Historic Landmark.
1 Uvalde Golden Dragon Fast Food, 2002 E Main St, ☏ +1 830 278-1030. 2 Jack's Steak House, 2500 E Main St, ☏ +1 830 278-9955. 3 Lunkers Grill, 226 N Getty St, ☏ +1 830 278-2060. 4 Sunrise Restaurant, 510 W Main St, ☏ +1 830-278-6100. 5 Town House Restaurant, 2105 E Main St, ☏ +1 830 278-2428.
1 Days Inn by Wyndham Uvalde, 920 East Main St, ☏ +1 830 278-4511. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: Noon.
Travel tips adapted from Uvalde 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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