Dallas is perfectly positioned for fun weekend escapes. Wine country, hill country, historic cities, and outdoor adventures are all just a short drive away. Here are some of the best weekend road trips from Dallas for a Friday-to-Sunday getaway!

The Florida Keys Highway is one of the most iconic road trips in the United States, and hands down one of the most fun to drive! Known as the Overseas Highway, this 113-mile stretch of U.S. Route 1 hops across a chain of tropical islands, linking mainland Florida to Key West with a mix of jaw-dropping views, beach-town charm, and plenty of key lime pie.

We’re calling this one The Grand Slam because you’re truly hitting it out of the park with this bucket-list Canadian Rockies adventure! This 10-day road trip loops through some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery in North America, with a mix of iconic destinations and lesser-known gems.

Southern Ohio is full of surprises, from mysterious caves and hidden waterfalls to historic towns and rolling Appalachian foothills. This 5-day road trip takes you beyond the highways and cornfields to experience the region’s most scenic drives, outdoor adventures, and small-town charm.

This epic high-altitude route climbs above the trees and stays there, delivering nonstop views of jagged peaks, alpine tundra, and dramatic drop-offs. It’s one of the most awe-inspiring drives in any U.S. national park, and is the highest continuous paved road in the United States. Here’s what to know to go!

Some views are worth the drive, and these scenic roads prove it. Whether you're chasing alpine peaks, desert canyons, or wildlife on the move, these national park drives aren't just a way to get from Point A to Point B. Here are 10 of the most jaw-dropping national park scenic drives in the U.S., perfect for your road trip bucket list.

This guide will help you figure out the best time to drive from Dallas to Big Bend National Park, how to get there, where to stay, and what to do along the way. Whether you’re driving the whole way or considering flying part of the trip, we’ve got you covered.

The 21-mile stretch between Panther Junction and Rio Grande Village gradually descends nearly 2,000 feet from the Chihuahuan Desert basin down to the Rio Grande, past ancient limestone, wide-open desert, and big mountain views. You’ll pass through birding and wildlife hotspots, quiet desert oases, and end up near one of the park’s most iconic experiences: the Hot Springs.

This short, winding road offers some of the most jaw-dropping views in Big Bend National Park. It curves through mountain passes on the way to the park’s only lodge and some of its best hikes, leading you straight into the heart of the Chisos Mountains.

Big Bend’s Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive is a rugged, remote route that gives you a front-row seat to Texas’s desert drama. If you're headed to Big Bend and want to see the best of it with limited time, this is the most popular drive to do!