Where to Stay Near Texas Motorplex: Hotels, RV Parks and Camping Within 20 Minutes

Texas Motorplex sits in Ennis, TX, and the closest lodging is limited — book early for March and October race weekends. Here's what's actually near the gate.

How Far Is Texas Motorplex From Dallas?

Ennis is about 35 miles / ~37 minutes south of downtown Dallas via I-45. Texas Motorplex itself sits a few miles outside town, so budget a little extra time from the highway exit — check current mapping tools for gate-specific drive time on the day, since local road conditions and event traffic both affect it.

Closest to the Gate — Ennis Lodging

Hotel	Approx. Distance from Texas Motorplex
Quality Inn Ennis (107 Chamber of Commerce Dr)	~5.8 mi
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ennis (601 N Sonoma Trl)	~5.9 mi
Comfort Suites Ennis	~6.7 mi
La Quinta Inn & Suites Ennis (downtown)	Downtown Ennis
Motel 6 Ennis, TX	Ennis

Distances are approximate — confirm current rates and availability directly, especially for race weekends.

A Short Drive Away — Waxahachie & Corsicana Options

Waxahachie sits about 15 miles northwest of Ennis, and Corsicana about 18 miles south — both have a wider selection of chain hotels than Ennis itself, and are realistic options if Ennis lodging is sold out on a big race weekend. Search current availability directly on a booking platform, since race-weekend inventory shifts fast.

Trackside & RV Camping

Texas Motorplex offers trackside motorhome camping directly at the facility — 15x30 ft concrete pads with full hookups (50A/30A/110V electric, water, waste) for motorhomes and fifth-wheels, plus larger pit-side spaces, each including one motorhome pass and one support-vehicle pass. Tents, pop-ups, and other standard camping methods are permitted under the track's general campground rules (no glass containers, no open fires outside grills/pits). Availability, current pricing, and reservations are handled directly through texasmotorplex.com — confirm there before planning around a specific spot.

When to Book

Demand for hotels near Texas Motorplex picks up in both March and October — the track's two biggest event windows — and people start looking well before the actual race weekends. That's a good reason to book earlier than you would for an ordinary weekend.

What Else Is Nearby While You're in Town

Downtown Ennis is a short drive from the track, and Corsicana is home to the well-known Collin Street Bakery. If your race weekend happens to fall in April, that's also Ennis Bluebonnet season — the one month Ennis Slingshot Experience runs (we don't operate during the fall race season).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you camp at Texas Motorplex?

Yes — trackside RV spaces with hookups, plus tent and standard camping under the track's general rules. Confirm current availability and pricing at texasmotorplex.com.

How far is Texas Motorplex from Dallas?

About 35 miles / ~37 minutes via I-45 to Ennis, plus a few minutes further to the track itself.

What hotels are closest to Texas Motorplex?

Quality Inn Ennis and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ennis are both roughly 6 miles out — see the table above for more options.

Planning an April Trip Too?

See everything to do in Ennis, TX, or read the full Fall Nationals weekend guide. If you're already planning ahead, plan an April bluebonnet Slingshot trip while you're at it.

Sources: Hotels.com, Tripadvisor, Outdoorsy Texas Motorplex guide, Texas Motorplex rules & policies.