College Station, TX Road Trips
College Station, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 92-mile quick runs to 212-mile cross-state drives. Routes from College Station, TX spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
512.1 mi
Amarillo, TX
Quickest Drive
1h 50m
Houston, TX
Plan Around College Station, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if College Station, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From College Station, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from College Station, TX
Driving from College Station, TX
On average, trips departing from College Station, TX run 173 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 4m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 212 miles (3h 51m), while the shortest is just 92 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from College Station, TX are McKinney, TX (211.8 mi, 3h 51m), Plano, TX (204.3 mi, 3h 8m), Dallas, TX (179.8 mi, 3h 13m), San Antonio, TX (177.3 mi, 3h 16m), and Houston, TX (92 mi, 1h 51m). 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 173-mile trip from College Station, TX, budget about $26 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 mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving College Station, TX and 2 routes heading into College Station, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 92 to 212 miles.
The longest mapped route from College Station, TX covers 212 miles and takes approximately 3h 51m. Shorter options start at just 92 miles.
The average route from College Station, TX runs about 173 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 173-mile trip from College Station, TX costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from College Station, TX include McKinney, TX, Plano, TX, Dallas, TX and San Antonio, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from College Station, TX
Trips to College Station, TX
Nearby Hubs
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