Waxahachie, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Waxahachie, TX is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 0-mile quick runs to 0-mile cross-state drives.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
499 mi
Brownsville, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 57m
Houston, TX
Plan Around Waxahachie, TX
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Driving from Waxahachie, TX
The typical drive from Waxahachie, TX covers about 0 miles and takes around 0m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 0 miles (0h), while the shortest is just 0 miles.
Planning & Costs
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. 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 0 mapped routes leaving Waxahachie, TX and 5 routes heading into Waxahachie, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 0 to 0 miles.
The longest mapped route from Waxahachie, TX covers 0 miles and takes approximately 0h. Shorter options start at just 0 miles.
The average route from Waxahachie, TX runs about 0 miles with a drive time of roughly 0m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.76/gallon for regular), the average 0-mile trip from Waxahachie, TX costs roughly $0 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
Waxahachie, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
43,591
Median Income
$82,449
Median Home Value
$307,900
Median Age
32.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Waxahachie, TX at a Glance
Founded
1850
Elevation
558 ft
Area
49 mi²
Notable People from Waxahachie, TX
A sampling of people born in Waxahachie, TX.
Frederic Forrest
1936–2023
American actor (1936–2023)
Morris Kirksey
1895–1981
Athletics and rugby competitor (1895–1981)
Byron Nelson
1912–2006
American golfer (1912–2006)
Tevin Campbell
1976
American singer (born 1976)
Desmond Mason
1977
American basketball player (born 1977)
Emanuel Cleaver
1944
U.S. Representative from Missouri
Julie Miller
1956
American musician
Dick Murdoch
1946–1996
American professional wrestler
Lyle Boren
1909–1992
American politician (1909-1992)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Waxahachie, TX.
Joshua Chapel A.M.E. Church
historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
Chautauqua Auditorium
historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
building in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
West End Historic District
historic district in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
William Lewis House
building in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q645475), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Waxahachie, TX
Waxahachie is a city in Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
Munster Mansion, 1313 Mockingbird Ln. The McKee family live in an exact replica of the house from the television sitcom, The Munsters. Visitors are welcome to view and photograph from the gate. Tours of the interior are possible only at their yearly Halloween Bash on the last weekend of October. 1 Ellis County Courthouse, 101 West Main St.. 1897 Romanesque Revival courthouse. (updated Sep 2015)
Scarborough Renaissance Festival, 2511 FM 66 (From Dallas take I-35E South to Exit 399A, then go west on FM66 1.6 miles. The entrance will be on your left.), ☏ +1 972-938-3247, toll-free: +1-888-533-7848. Sat Sun & Memorial Day Mon 10AM-7PM. Scarborough Renaissance Festival is open on the weekend from the first weekend in April until Memorial Day Monday. Scarborough Renaissance Festival takes place in Scarborough, England in the year 1533. There are over 300 different shops selling unique handmade jewelry, clothing, leather goods and other offerings. Enjoy swordplay, comedy, music and other unique entertainment on 21 stages. There are also over 100 costumed characters wandering about the streets. The faire is open no matter what the weather is, although the streets turn to mud during a downpour. $21.99 Adult price at the gate.
College Street Pub (One block north of Historic Town Square). An English-inspired pub. Popular menu items include Coronation Chicken, Reuben sandwich, and of course the fish and chips.
Waxahachie is on Interstate 35E about 40 minutes south of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
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