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Barrett, TX Road Trips

Sitting in the Great Plains, Barrett, TX is a local road trip base with 11 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 22-mile quick runs to 764-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Barrett, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Barrett, TX, TX

Photo: Mark Direen

Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

764.4 mi

El Paso, TX

Quickest Drive

28m

Houston, TX

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Trips from Barrett, TX

Driving from Barrett, TX

Expect an average of 334 miles and about 5h 41m behind the wheel when leaving Barrett, TX. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 764 miles (12h 44m), while the shortest is just 22 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Barrett, TX are El Paso, TX (764.4 mi, 12h 44m), San Antonio, TX (215.7 mi, 3h 52m), and Houston, TX (21.6 mi, 28m). 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 334-mile trip from Barrett, TX, budget about $50 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Barrett, TX and 8 routes heading into Barrett, TX, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 22 to 764 miles.

The longest mapped route from Barrett, TX covers 764 miles and takes approximately 12h 44m. Shorter options start at just 22 miles.

The average route from Barrett, TX runs about 334 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 334-mile trip from Barrett, TX costs roughly $50 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, San Antonio, TX and Houston, 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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