Barrett, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Barrett, TX is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 216-mile quick runs to 764-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Barrett, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
764.4 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 52m
San Antonio, TX
Plan Around Barrett, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Barrett, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Barrett, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Barrett, TX
Driving from Barrett, TX
Expect an average of 490 miles and about 8h 18m behind the wheel when leaving Barrett, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 764 miles (12h 44m), while the shortest is just 216 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Barrett, TX are El Paso, TX (764.4 mi, 12h 44m) and San Antonio, TX (215.7 mi, 3h 52m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 490-mile trip from Barrett, TX, budget about $73 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Barrett, TX and 5 routes heading into Barrett, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 216 to 764 miles.
The longest mapped route from Barrett, TX covers 764 miles and takes approximately 12h 44m. Shorter options start at just 216 miles.
The average route from Barrett, TX runs about 490 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 490-mile trip from Barrett, TX costs roughly $73 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Barrett, TX include El Paso, TX and San Antonio, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Barrett, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,938
Median Income
$70,594
Median Home Value
$133,600
Median Age
27.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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