Taft, TX Road Trips
Taft, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 20-mile quick runs to 689-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Taft, TX spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
689.3 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
24m
Corpus Christi, TX
Plan Around Taft, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Taft, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Taft, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Taft, TX
Driving from Taft, TX
The typical drive from Taft, TX covers about 272 miles and takes around 4h 52m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 689 miles (11h 22m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Taft, TX most often head toward El Paso, TX (689.3 mi, 11h 22m), Arlington, TX (374.2 mi, 6h 48m), Houston, TX (197.1 mi, 3h 52m), Austin, TX (175.7 mi, 3h 27m), and Montopolis, TX (173.1 mi, 3h 22m). 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 272-mile trip from Taft, TX, budget about $40 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 6 mapped routes leaving Taft, TX and 1 routes heading into Taft, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 689 miles.
The longest mapped route from Taft, TX covers 689 miles and takes approximately 11h 22m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.
The average route from Taft, TX runs about 272 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 272-mile trip from Taft, TX costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Taft, TX include El Paso, TX, Arlington, TX, Houston, TX and Austin, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Taft, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,847
Median Income
$67,431
Median Home Value
$124,200
Median Age
35.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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