Carrollton, TX Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Carrollton, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 59 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Carrollton, TX spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
639.1 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
21m
Dallas, TX
Plan Around Carrollton, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Carrollton, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Carrollton, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Carrollton, TX
Carrollton, TX to El Paso, TX
Carrollton, TX to Houston, TX
Carrollton, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Carrollton, TX to DeSoto, TX
Carrollton, TX to McKinney, TX
Carrollton, TX to Arlington, TX
Carrollton, TX to Plano, TX
Carrollton, TX to Dallas, TX
Driving from Carrollton, TX
Expect an average of 59 miles and about 1h 6m behind the wheel when leaving Carrollton, TX. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 256 miles (4h 36m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Carrollton, TX most often head toward Houston, TX (255.8 mi, 4h 36m), Fort Worth, TX (34.9 mi, 37m), DeSoto, TX (31.7 mi, 41m), McKinney, TX (31 mi, 34m), and Arlington, TX (24.2 mi, 29m). 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 59-mile trip from Carrollton, TX, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Carrollton, TX and 3 routes heading into Carrollton, TX, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 256 miles.
The longest mapped route from Carrollton, TX covers 256 miles and takes approximately 4h 36m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Carrollton, TX runs about 59 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 59-mile trip from Carrollton, TX costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Carrollton, TX include Houston, TX, Fort Worth, TX, DeSoto, TX and McKinney, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Carrollton, TX
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