Childress, TX Road Trips
Childress, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 390 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Childress, TX spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
487.8 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 27m
Plano, TX
Plan Around Childress, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Childress, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Childress, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Childress, TX
Driving from Childress, TX
Expect an average of 390 miles and about 7h 13m behind the wheel when leaving Childress, 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 488 miles (9h 17m), while the shortest is just 246 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Childress, TX include El Paso, TX (487.8 mi, 9h 17m), San Antonio, TX (413.3 mi, 7h 52m), Montopolis, TX (411.9 mi, 7h 18m), and Plano, TX (245.5 mi, 4h 27m). 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 390-mile trip from Childress, TX, budget about $58 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Childress, TX and 1 routes heading into Childress, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 246 to 488 miles.
The longest mapped route from Childress, TX covers 488 miles and takes approximately 9h 17m. Shorter options start at just 246 miles.
The average route from Childress, TX runs about 390 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 390-mile trip from Childress, TX costs roughly $58 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Childress, TX include El Paso, TX, San Antonio, TX, Montopolis, TX and Plano, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Childress, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,964
Median Income
$59,662
Median Home Value
$84,200
Median Age
32.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Childress, TX
Childress is a city in the North Central Plains of Texas.
Annual Old Settler's Rodeo and Reunion. In July. A yearly event since 1888.
Dawson's Family Restaurant, 1709 Avenue F NW, ☏ +1 940 937-6070. Thai Kitchen, 1602 Avenue F NW, ☏ +1 940 937-2227. The closest approximation of Thai food anywhere between Wichita Falls and Amarillo.
As Childress is a convenient stop between Dallas and Amarillo, there are a number of hotels along US287, within town referred to as Northwest Avenue F. SureStay by Best Western Childress, 1804 Northwest Avenue F, ☏ +1 940 937-6363. Clean and quiet. Days Inn, 2220 Northwest Avenue F, ☏ +1 940 937-0622. Swimming pool and fitness center.
Childress is on US 287 halfway between Amarillo and Wichita Falls. US 83 also passes through the town, connecting with Wellington to the north and Paducah and eventually Abilene to the south.
Travel tips adapted from Childress on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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