Ballinger, TX Road Trips

Sitting in the Great Plains, Ballinger, TX is a local road trip base with 24 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 185-mile quick runs to 443-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Ballinger, TX spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

24

Longest Drive

443 mi

El Paso, TX

Quickest Drive

2h 49m

Lubbock, TX

Plan Around Ballinger, TX

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Ballinger, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

El Paso, TX to Ballinger, TX 443 mi · 7h 31m Houston, TX to Ballinger, TX 359.8 mi · 6h 35m Laredo, TX to Ballinger, TX 354.2 mi · 6h 9m Corpus Christi, TX to Ballinger, TX 345.4 mi · 5h 57m

Continue From Ballinger, TX

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Ballinger, TX to El Paso, TX 443 mi · 7h 31m Ballinger, TX to Corpus Christi, TX 347.8 mi · 5h 16m Ballinger, TX to Houston, TX 345.5 mi · 5h 41m Ballinger, TX to Laredo, TX 321.2 mi · 5h 26m

Trips from Ballinger, TX

Ballinger, TX to El Paso, TX

443 mi 7h 31m

Ballinger, TX to Corpus Christi, TX

347.8 mi 5h 16m

Ballinger, TX to Houston, TX

345.5 mi 5h 41m

Ballinger, TX to Laredo, TX

321.2 mi 5h 26m

Ballinger, TX to Plano, TX

242.3 mi 3h 53m

Ballinger, TX to Dallas, TX

224 mi 3h 37m

Ballinger, TX to Arlington, TX

206.6 mi 3h 19m

Ballinger, TX to San Antonio, TX

202.8 mi 3h 31m

Ballinger, TX to Montopolis, TX

201.8 mi 3h 16m

Ballinger, TX to Austin, TX

199 mi 3h 17m

Ballinger, TX to Fort Worth, TX

193.7 mi 3h 4m

Ballinger, TX to Lubbock, TX

184.5 mi 2h 49m

Driving from Ballinger, TX

Expect an average of 259 miles and about 4h 13m behind the wheel when leaving Ballinger, 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 443 miles (7h 31m), while the shortest is just 185 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Ballinger, TX most often head toward El Paso, TX (443 mi, 7h 31m), Corpus Christi, TX (347.8 mi, 5h 16m), Houston, TX (345.5 mi, 5h 41m), Laredo, TX (321.2 mi, 5h 26m), and Plano, TX (242.3 mi, 3h 53m). 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 259-mile trip from Ballinger, TX, budget about $39 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 mapped routes leaving Ballinger, TX and 12 routes heading into Ballinger, TX, covering 24 total connections. Distances range from 185 to 443 miles.

The longest mapped route from Ballinger, TX covers 443 miles and takes approximately 7h 31m. Shorter options start at just 185 miles.

The average route from Ballinger, TX runs about 259 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 259-mile trip from Ballinger, TX costs roughly $39 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Ballinger, TX include El Paso, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, Houston, TX and Laredo, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.