Clarendon, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Clarendon, TX is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 336 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Clarendon, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
543.4 mi
Houston, TX
Quickest Drive
5h 2m
Fort Worth, TX
Plan Around Clarendon, TX
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Continue From Clarendon, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clarendon, TX
Driving from Clarendon, TX
The typical drive from Clarendon, TX covers about 336 miles and takes around 6h 1m. 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 469 miles (8h 19m), while the shortest is just 281 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Clarendon, TX are Montopolis, TX (469.1 mi, 8h 19m), Dallas, TX (303.8 mi, 5h 26m), Arlington, TX (291.5 mi, 5h 19m), and Fort Worth, TX (280.5 mi, 5h 2m). 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 336-mile trip from Clarendon, TX, budget about $50 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. 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 4 mapped routes leaving Clarendon, TX and 3 routes heading into Clarendon, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 281 to 469 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clarendon, TX covers 469 miles and takes approximately 8h 19m. Shorter options start at just 281 miles.
The average route from Clarendon, TX runs about 336 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 336-mile trip from Clarendon, 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 Clarendon, TX include Montopolis, TX, Dallas, TX, Arlington, TX and Fort Worth, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clarendon, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,789
Median Income
$54,441
Median Home Value
$93,700
Median Age
37.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Clarendon, TX at a Glance
Founded
1878
Elevation
2,733 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Clarendon, TX
A sampling of people born in Clarendon, TX.
Mac Thornberry
1958
former U.S. Representative from Texas
George W. Stocking, Sr.
1892–1975
American economist (1892-1975)
City data from Wikidata (Q979382), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Clarendon, TX
Clarendon is a city in the Texas Panhandle.
1 Donley County Courthouse, 300 S. Sully. M-F 8AM-5PM. This historic, Romanesque Revival Courthouse was built in 1891 and is the oldest surving courthouse in the Texas Panhandle. In the 1930s, the third story of the courthouse was removed for safety concerns. In 2001, a $4.2 million dollar restoration of the courthouse allowed for the historic structure to be returned to its former splendour. 2 Clarendon College, 1122 College Dr, ☏ +1 806 874-3571. Established in 1898, this college is the oldest institution of higher education in the Texas Panhandle. The college was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South Division, and became a non-sectatarian college in 1927. The current campus for the college was purchased in 1968 and is located on the west edge of Clarendon beside Highway 287. (updated Dec 2021)
Sandell Drive-In Theater, U.S. HWY 70, ☏ +1 806 874-0685. Open Fridays and Saturdays, The Sandell Drive-In features newly released films in the classic atmosphere of a 1950s drive-in. Bar H Dude Ranch, toll-free: +1-800-627-9871. A unique ranch experience offering horse rides on the prairie, hiking, and the opportunity to learn or simply watch typical ranch chores. Lodging and meals are available as well. Lake Greenbelt (On the north side of town on US 70). Offers boating and fishing.
Clarendon Steak House, 118 S Kearney St, ☏ +1 806 874-0565. Nuttin Fancy Cafe, 818 E 2nd St, ☏ +1 806 874-0111. Sonic Drive-In, 812 E. 2nd St, ☏ +1 806 874-0483. Tj D's Steakout, 210 W 2nd St, ☏ +1 806 874-7777.
Best Western Red River Inn, 902 W. 2nd St, ☏ +1 806 874-0160. $85-$99.
Travel tips adapted from Clarendon 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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