Center, TX Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Center, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 472 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Center, TX spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
822 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 17m
Garland, TX
Plan Around Center, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Center, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Center, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Center, TX
Driving from Center, TX
The typical drive from Center, TX covers about 472 miles and takes around 8h 44m. 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 822 miles (14h 6m), while the shortest is just 207 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Center, TX are El Paso, TX (822 mi, 14h 6m), Laredo, TX (491.1 mi, 9h 12m), Amarillo, TX (454.5 mi, 8h 30m), Corpus Christi, TX (383.9 mi, 7h 33m), and Garland, TX (207.4 mi, 4h 17m). 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 472-mile trip from Center, TX, budget about $70 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 5 mapped routes leaving Center, TX and 1 routes heading into Center, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 207 to 822 miles.
The longest mapped route from Center, TX covers 822 miles and takes approximately 14h 6m. Shorter options start at just 207 miles.
The average route from Center, TX runs about 472 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 472-mile trip from Center, TX costs roughly $70 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Center, TX include El Paso, TX, Laredo, TX, Amarillo, TX and Corpus Christi, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Center, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,198
Median Income
$50,731
Median Home Value
$152,000
Median Age
37.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Center, TX
A sampling of people born in Center, TX.
Jesse Martin Combs
1889–1953
United States Representative (1889-1953)
Del Shofner
1934–2020
American football player (1934-2020)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Center, TX.
Shelby County Courthouse Square
historic place in Center, Shelby County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q681708), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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