Refugio, TX Road Trips
Refugio, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 392 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Refugio, TX spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
669.6 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 13m
Houston, TX
Plan Around Refugio, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Refugio, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Refugio, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Refugio, TX
Driving from Refugio, TX
The typical drive from Refugio, TX covers about 392 miles and takes around 6h 45m. 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 670 miles (11h 18m), while the shortest is just 166 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Refugio, TX most often head toward El Paso, TX (669.6 mi, 11h 18m), Dallas, TX (341.1 mi, 5h 42m), and Houston, TX (165.6 mi, 3h 14m). 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 392-mile trip from Refugio, TX, budget about $58 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. 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 3 mapped routes leaving Refugio, TX and 2 routes heading into Refugio, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 166 to 670 miles.
The longest mapped route from Refugio, TX covers 670 miles and takes approximately 11h 18m. Shorter options start at just 166 miles.
The average route from Refugio, TX runs about 392 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 392-mile trip from Refugio, TX costs roughly $58 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Refugio, TX include El Paso, TX, Dallas, TX and Houston, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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