Melissa, TX Road Trips

With 8 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Melissa, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 95 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Melissa, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

312.2 mi

San Antonio, TX

Quickest Drive

11m

McKinney, TX

Plan Around Melissa, TX

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Houston, TX to Melissa, TX 276.5 mi · 4h 54m

Continue From Melissa, TX

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

Melissa, TX to San Antonio, TX 312.2 mi · 5h 37m Melissa, TX to Austin, TX 234 mi · 4h 10m Melissa, TX to Fort Worth, TX 66.2 mi · 1h 16m Melissa, TX to Arlington, TX 57.9 mi · 1h 8m

Trips from Melissa, TX

Melissa, TX to San Antonio, TX

312.2 mi 5h 37m

Melissa, TX to Austin, TX

234 mi 4h 10m

Melissa, TX to Fort Worth, TX

66.2 mi 1h 16m

Melissa, TX to Arlington, TX

57.9 mi 1h 8m

Melissa, TX to Dallas, TX

39.1 mi 45m

Melissa, TX to Frisco, TX

21.7 mi 32m

Melissa, TX to Plano, TX

21.6 mi 26m

Melissa, TX to McKinney, TX

7.3 mi 11m

Driving from Melissa, TX

Expect an average of 95 miles and about 1h 46m behind the wheel when leaving Melissa, TX. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 312 miles (5h 37m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Melissa, TX most often head toward San Antonio, TX (312.2 mi, 5h 37m), Austin, TX (234 mi, 4h 10m), Fort Worth, TX (66.2 mi, 1h 16m), Arlington, TX (57.9 mi, 1h 8m), and Dallas, TX (39.1 mi, 45m). 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 95-mile trip from Melissa, TX, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Melissa, TX and 1 routes heading into Melissa, TX, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 312 miles.

The longest mapped route from Melissa, TX covers 312 miles and takes approximately 5h 37m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Melissa, TX runs about 95 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 95-mile trip from Melissa, TX costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Melissa, TX include San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX and Arlington, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.