Crockett, TX Road Trips
Crockett, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 7-mile quick runs to 518-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Crockett, TX spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
517.5 mi
Amarillo, TX
Quickest Drive
11m
Hopewell, TX
Plan Around Crockett, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Crockett, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Crockett, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Crockett, TX
Driving from Crockett, TX
On average, trips departing from Crockett, TX run 231 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 17m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 518 miles (9h 25m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Crockett, TX are Amarillo, TX (517.5 mi, 9h 25m), Laredo, TX (402.6 mi, 7h 13m), Austin, TX (176.8 mi, 3h 23m), Plano, TX (168.4 mi, 3h 12m), and Houston, TX (115.7 mi, 2h 16m). 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 231-mile trip from Crockett, TX, budget about $34 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 6 mapped routes leaving Crockett, TX and 1 routes heading into Crockett, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 518 miles.
The longest mapped route from Crockett, TX covers 518 miles and takes approximately 9h 25m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Crockett, TX runs about 231 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 231-mile trip from Crockett, TX costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Crockett, TX include Amarillo, TX, Laredo, TX, Austin, TX and Plano, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Crockett, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,318
Median Income
$41,528
Median Home Value
$119,500
Median Age
38.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Crockett, TX
A sampling of people born in Crockett, TX.
Rain Phoenix
1972
American actress and musician
John Arledge
1907–1947
American actor (1907-1947)
Cartier Martin
1984
American basketball player
John C. Box
1871–1941
American politician (1871-1941)
Claude Riley
1960
American basketball player
Joe Washington
1953
American football player
Andy Hopkins
1949–2017
Canadian football player (1949-2017)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Crockett, TX.
Mary Allen Seminary
building in Crockett, Houston County, Texas
First United Methodist Church
building in Crockett (vicinity), Houston County, Texas
Houston County Courthouse
historic place in Crockett, Houston County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q975928), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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