Kilgore, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Kilgore, TX have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 199-mile quick runs to 334-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Kilgore, TX spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
333.9 mi
San Antonio, TX
Quickest Drive
16m
Gladewater, TX
Plan Around Kilgore, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Kilgore, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Kilgore, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Kilgore, TX
Driving from Kilgore, TX
The typical drive from Kilgore, TX covers about 249 miles and takes around 4h 42m. 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 334 miles (6h 14m), while the shortest is just 199 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Kilgore, TX most often head toward San Antonio, TX (333.9 mi, 6h 14m), Killeen, TX (215.1 mi, 4h 5m), and Houston, TX (199.4 mi, 3h 49m). 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 249-mile trip from Kilgore, TX, budget about $37 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Kilgore, TX and 2 routes heading into Kilgore, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 199 to 334 miles.
The longest mapped route from Kilgore, TX covers 334 miles and takes approximately 6h 14m. Shorter options start at just 199 miles.
The average route from Kilgore, TX runs about 249 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 249-mile trip from Kilgore, TX costs roughly $37 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Kilgore, TX include San Antonio, TX, Killeen, TX and Houston, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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