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There's something undeniably magical about a road trip-the sense of boundless freedom, the ever-changing scenery, and the thrill of the unknown. It's not just about reaching a destination; it's about the experiences along the way. The hum of the engine, the wind rushing through open windows, and the endless stretch of asphalt ahead create a rhythm that lulls you into a state of adventure.

The Beginning: Anticipation and Excitement

Every road trip starts with anticipation. The night before departure is filled with last-minute packing, checking maps (or GPS), and that giddy excitement that makes sleep elusive. The car is loaded with snacks, playlists, and a mix of essentials and just-in-case items. As the engine starts the next morning, the journey truly begins-windows down, music up, and the open road calling.

The first miles are electric. The cityscape fades into suburbs, then into open countryside. The world feels full of possibilities. Conversations flow easily-plans, memories, jokes, and comfortable silences. The road is a companion, always moving forward, urging you to see what's around the next bend.

The Middle: Unexpected Discoveries

A road trip is never just about the highway. It's the detours that make it unforgettable. A hand-painted sign for a roadside attraction, a local diner with the best pie you've ever tasted, or a scenic overlook that wasn't on the itinerary-these unplanned moments become the heart of the journey.

Small towns welcome you with their quirks-a vintage gas station, a Main Street frozen in time, or a friendly waitress who calls you "hon." The landscape shifts: rolling hills give way to deserts, forests morph into plains, and mountains rise in the distance. Each mile brings new textures, colors, and stories.

There are challenges, too-wrong turns, sudden rainstorms, or that one rest stop with questionable bathrooms. But even these become part of the lore, the tales you'll laugh about later. A flat tire in the middle of nowhere leads to an encounter with a kind stranger. A missed exit becomes a chance to explore a hidden gem.

The Rhythm of the Road

Hours blend together in the best way. The playlist shifts from upbeat anthems to mellow tunes as the sun dips low. Golden hour bathes everything in warmth, and the world feels slower, softer. Conversations deepen as the miles pass-dreams, fears, and the kind of talks that only happen when you're untethered from daily life.

Night driving has its own magic. The road is quieter, lit only by headlights and the occasional glow of a distant town. The stars seem brighter out here, away from city lights. A 24-hour truck stop becomes a beacon of coffee and greasy comfort food, the neon sign a welcome sight in the darkness.

The Destination-and the Journey Home

Eventually, the destination appears, whether it's a national park, a coastal town, or a loved one's doorstep. There's satisfaction in arriving, but also a quiet longing for the road itself. Because the truth is, the trip isn't just about where you're going-it's about who you become along the way.

And then, there's the return. The road back is different-familiar yet changed. You're wiser, wearier, but full of stories. The car smells like adventure: sunscreen, fast food wrappers, and the faint scent of pine from that hike days ago. Home feels both comforting and strange after so much movement.

Why We Keep Going Back

A road trip is more than travel; it's a reminder of life's spontaneity. It's about control and surrender-planning the route but embracing the detours. It's about connection-to the people beside you, the strangers you meet, and the land unfolding outside your window.

And when it's over, you'll find yourself dreaming of the next one-because the road never really leaves you. It whispers in the everyday, calling you back to where the horizon never ends, and the journey is everything.

In the report below, the county's county seat is used as a starting point for a county. From there, all county seats within 250 straight-line miles from that county seat orgination point are shown. In those instances where a county does not have a county seat, than the largest city within that county is used as a reference point. There are a few cases where a county has two county seats, in that case, one is arbitrarily selected.

 
Seattle (King County, WA)
Waco (McLennan County, TX)  
San Antonio (Bexar County, TX)  
Laredo (Webb County, TX)  
Houston (Harris County, TX)  
Hondo (Medina County, TX)  
Dallas (Dallas County, TX)  
Corpus Christi (Nueces County, TX)  
Austin (Travis County, TX)  
Abilene (Taylor County, TX)  
Manhattan (New York County, NY)  
Chicago (Cook County, IL)  
Atlanta (Fulton County, GA)  
Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, CA)  
Abilene (Taylor County, TX)
Albany (Shackelford County, TX)
Alice (Jim Wells County, TX)
Anderson (Grimes County, TX)
Angleton (Brazoria County, TX)

Anson (Jones County, TX)
Austin (Travis County, TX)
Baird (Callahan County, TX)
Ballinger (Runnels County, TX)
Bandera (Bandera County, TX)

Bastrop (Bastrop County, TX)
Bay City (Matagorda County, TX)
Beeville (Bee County, TX)
Bellville (Austin County, TX)
Belton (Bell County, TX)

Big Lake (Reagan County, TX)
Big Spring (Howard County, TX)
Boerne (Kendall County, TX)
Brackettville (Kinney County, TX)
Brady (McCulloch County, TX)

Breckenridge (Stephens County, TX)
Brenham (Washington County, TX)
Brownwood (Brown County, TX)
Bryan (Brazos County, TX)
Burnet (Burnet County, TX)

Caldwell (Burleson County, TX)
Cameron (Milam County, TX)
Carrizo Springs (Dimmit County, TX)
Centerville (Leon County, TX)
Cleburne (Johnson County, TX)

Coleman (Coleman County, TX)
Colorado City (Mitchell County, TX)
Columbus (Colorado County, TX)
Comanche (Comanche County, TX)
Conroe (Montgomery County, TX)

Corpus Christi (Nueces County, TX)
Corsicana (Navarro County, TX)
Cotulla (La Salle County, TX)
Crane (Crane County, TX)
Crystal City (Zavala County, TX)

Cuero (DeWitt County, TX)
Del Rio (Val Verde County, TX)
Eagle Pass (Maverick County, TX)
Eastland (Eastland County, TX)
Edinburg (Hidalgo County, TX)

Edna (Jackson County, TX)
Eldorado (Schleicher County, TX)
Fairfield (Freestone County, TX)
Falfurrias (Brooks County, TX)
Floresville (Wilson County, TX)

Fort Stockton (Pecos County, TX)
Franklin (Robertson County, TX)
Fredericksburg (Gillespie County, TX)
Garden City (Glasscock County, TX)
Gatesville (Coryell County, TX)

Georgetown (Williamson County, TX)
George West (Live Oak County, TX)
Giddings (Lee County, TX)
Glen Rose (Somervell County, TX)
Goldthwaite (Mills County, TX)

Goliad (Goliad County, TX)
Gonzales (Gonzales County, TX)
Granbury (Hood County, TX)
Groesbeck (Limestone County, TX)
Hallettsville (Lavaca County, TX)

Hamilton (Hamilton County, TX)
Hebbronville (Jim Hogg County, TX)
Hempstead (Waller County, TX)
Hillsboro (Hill County, TX)
Hondo (Medina County, TX)

Houston (Harris County, TX)
Huntsville (Walker County, TX)
Johnson City (Blanco County, TX)
Jourdanton (Atascosa County, TX)
Junction (Kimble County, TX)

Karnes City (Karnes County, TX)
Kerrville (Kerr County, TX)
Kingsville (Kleberg County, TX)
La Grange (Fayette County, TX)
Lampasas (Lampasas County, TX)

Laredo (Webb County, TX)
Leakey (Real County, TX)
Llano (Llano County, TX)
Lockhart (Caldwell County, TX)
Madisonville (Madison County, TX)

Marlin (Falls County, TX)
Mason (Mason County, TX)
Menard (Menard County, TX)
Meridian (Bosque County, TX)
Mertzon (Irion County, TX)

New Braunfels (Comal County, TX)
Ozona (Crockett County, TX)
Paint Rock (Concho County, TX)
Palo Pinto (Palo Pinto County, TX)
Pearsall (Frio County, TX)

Port Lavaca (Calhoun County, TX)
Rankin (Upton County, TX)
Raymondville (Willacy County, TX)
Refugio (Refugio County, TX)
Richmond (Fort Bend County, TX)

Rio Grande City (Starr County, TX)
Robert Lee (Coke County, TX)
Roby (Fisher County, TX)
Rockport (Aransas County, TX)
Rocksprings (Edwards County, TX)

San Angelo (Tom Green County, TX)
San Antonio (Bexar County, TX)
Sanderson (Terrell County, TX)
San Diego (Duval County, TX)
San Marcos (Hays County, TX)

San Saba (San Saba County, TX)
Sarita (Kenedy County, TX)
Seguin (Guadalupe County, TX)
Sinton (San Patricio County, TX)
Sonora (Sutton County, TX)

Stanton (Martin County, TX)
Stephenville (Erath County, TX)
Sterling City (Sterling County, TX)
Sweetwater (Nolan County, TX)
Tilden (McMullen County, TX)

Uvalde (Uvalde County, TX)
Victoria (Victoria County, TX)
Waco (McLennan County, TX)
Weatherford (Parker County, TX)
Wharton (Wharton County, TX)

Zapata (Zapata County, TX)
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206
281
353
225
161
 
371
195
204
243
209
 
192
165
325
270
125
 
94
302
144
244
216
 
273
76
224
199
229
 
224
189
0
89
168
 
345
1580
1583
1894
1828
1919
 
1558
1769
1596
1608
1749
 
1795
1908
1870
1846
1740
 
1581
1524
1759
1722
1664
 
1597
1829
1647
1804
1726
 
1798
1770
1786
1790
1677
 
1624
1539
1846
1652
1857
 
1927
1729
1814
1538
1778
 
1850
1702
1753
1618
1970
 
1881
1631
1759
1921
1814
 
1547
1781
1727
1544
1710
 
1752
1861
1807
1669
1677
 
1869
1822
1658
1754
1845
 
1682
1895
1845
1706
1766
 
1888
1835
1745
1813
1682
 
1838
1730
1915
1823
1712
 
1853
1723
1709
1794
1808
 
1750
1688
1658
1689
1601
 
1787
1617
1622
1620
1793
 
1901
1562
1976
1893
1884
 
1944
1580
1540
1916
1691
 
1605
1784
1605
1887
1784
 
1684
1933
1798
1899
1645
 
1518
1652
1564
1553
1837
 
1751
1876
1726
1642
1885
 
1899


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus

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