AT A GLANCE
- Poll surveyed 3,002 road-tripping families.
- 68% of Texas families are considering shorter in-state trips because of gas prices.
- 86% say traditional long-distance road trips are becoming less affordable.
- Top route: San Antonio → Fredericksburg → Garner State Park.
- Gas was named the biggest road trip expense by 67% of respondents.
- Texans said gas prices would need to reach about $4.70 per gallon before many would cancel summer road trips.
Garner State Park, Fredericksburg and South Padre Island Top the List of Recommended Texas Road Trip Destinations
The Great American road trip has long been a summer tradition, but rising travel costs are causing many Texas families to rethink how far they can afford to go.
A new survey conducted by RV Windshield Replacement, a national network of RV auto glass specialists, found that many families are shifting away from long-distance vacations in favor of shorter, in-state road trips that provide a similar experience without the higher fuel costs, extended travel time, and larger vacation budgets.
The survey included 3,002 experienced road-tripping families and sought to identify destinations that still offer the spirit of a classic summer getaway while remaining more affordable.
Texas’ Top Three Short Summer Road Trips
According to respondents, the most recommended short road trip route in Texas begins in San Antonio and winds through the Hill Country before ending along the Frio River.
1. San Antonio to Garner State Park via Fredericksburg
The top-ranked route starts in San Antonio, where visitors can enjoy the River Walk, historic sites, and downtown attractions before heading northwest into the Texas Hill Country…