Vernon, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Vernon, TX is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 297 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Vernon, TX spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
386 mi
San Antonio, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 13m
Amarillo, TX
Plan Around Vernon, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Vernon, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Vernon, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Vernon, TX
Driving from Vernon, TX
On average, trips departing from Vernon, TX run 297 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 32m. 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 386 miles (7h 25m), while the shortest is just 176 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Vernon, TX include San Antonio, TX (386 mi, 7h 25m), Austin, TX (351.3 mi, 6h 15m), Killeen, TX (288.7 mi, 5h 29m), Garland, TX (284.6 mi, 5h 21m), and Amarillo, TX (176 mi, 3h 13m). 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 297-mile trip from Vernon, TX, budget about $44 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. 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 5 mapped routes leaving Vernon, TX and 1 routes heading into Vernon, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 176 to 386 miles.
The longest mapped route from Vernon, TX covers 386 miles and takes approximately 7h 25m. Shorter options start at just 176 miles.
The average route from Vernon, TX runs about 297 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 297-mile trip from Vernon, TX costs roughly $44 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Vernon, TX include San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Killeen, TX and Garland, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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