Ames, TX Road Trips
Ames, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 390 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Ames, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
790.1 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 20m
San Antonio, TX
Plan Around Ames, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ames, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ames, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ames, TX
Driving from Ames, TX
The typical drive from Ames, TX covers about 390 miles and takes around 6h 52m. 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 788 miles (13h 11m), while the shortest is just 240 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Ames, TX include El Paso, TX (788.4 mi, 13h 11m), Arlington, TX (278.7 mi, 4h 59m), Corpus Christi, TX (254.3 mi, 4h 59m), and San Antonio, TX (239.7 mi, 4h 20m). 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 390-mile trip from Ames, TX, budget about $58 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Ames, TX and 4 routes heading into Ames, TX, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 240 to 788 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ames, TX covers 788 miles and takes approximately 13h 11m. Shorter options start at just 240 miles.
The average route from Ames, TX runs about 390 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 390-mile trip from Ames, TX costs roughly $58 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ames, TX include El Paso, TX, Arlington, TX, Corpus Christi, TX and San Antonio, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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