Texas Lands Spot Among the Best States for Road Trips

Pack your bags and fire up the family van because summer is here which means road trip are on so many vacationers lists! I love a good road trip, the snacks, the music, the fun gossip you share on the road! If you're wondering where to road trip through, why not look in our very own backyard, figurately, of course.

Texas is a big enough state that you can easily road trip through it and discover some great hidden gems. Now, I may sound a bit biased because I'm a Texas native, but now a new study backs it up deeming the Lone Star state one of the best states for road trips!

Texas is A Great State for Road Trips

Texas lands in the top ten list, landing at no. 8, for WalletHub's Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips. To determine this, WalletHub compared the 50 states across three key dimensions: costs, safety and activities. While WalletHub didn't really go into detail on why Texas is one of the bests, I think we can determine that ourselves.

Why is Texas a Great State for Summer Road Trips?

Texas does do well across the board:

• Gas is generally cheaper here than in many other states.
• You’ll find plenty of attractions per capita- from natural wonders like Big Bend to cultural gems like the Cadillac Ranch.
• Road quality is solid, and there’s no shortage of scenic routes, especially through the Hill Country or along the Gulf Coast.

Whether you're craving desert landscapes, beach breezes, piney woods, or rolling hills, Texas delivers-all in one state.

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Add in major draws like national parks, quirky small towns, BBQ joints, and historic pit stops, and it’s no wonder Texas landed in the top ten!

Plus, road tripping in Texas feels like an adventure with purpose; there’s something cool waiting in every direction, whether you're headed to Marfa for art, Austin for live music, or El Paso for desert views and tacos.

You can check out the entire study here.