Overview
Milford is a small, quaint town in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. It lies 20 miles south of Waxahachie, and is home to approximately 700 residents.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 97°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Oct and May. (climate data from nearby Dallas)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ACT Waco Regional Airport, Waco — 39 mi away. Directions
- DAL Dallas Love Field, Dallas — 50 mi away (major hub). Directions
Milford lies on US Highway 77 approximately midway between Waxahachie and Hillsboro. Few towns its size possess public airports or bus stations, and Milford is no exception. However, it is easily accessed by car. The town is just east of Interstate 35E, and its exit is marked prominently.
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Get in
Milford lies on US Highway 77 approximately midway between Waxahachie and Hillsboro. Few towns its size possess public airports or bus stations, and Milford is no exception. However, it is easily accessed by car. The town is just east of Interstate 35E, and its exit is marked prominently.
Get around
Being such a small town, Milford is quite easily navigable. However, towns this small usually have a scant budget for road repair, and the side streets reflect this. Stick to the posted speed limit of 25 mph and you should be fine.
See
When speaking in terms of modern attractions, Milford is home to few to none. The community is, however, quite rich in historical significance. Settlement in the area dates back to the 1840s, and several homes from the early days still exist.
Nearby
Waxahachie
City / town · 4 listings · 20 mi away
Ennis
City / town · 6 listings · 24 mi away
Corsicana
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Cleburne
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Mansfield
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Duncanville
City / town · 6 listings · 36 mi away
Waco
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Grand Prairie
City / town · 16 listings · 43 mi away
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