Fritch, TX Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Fritch, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 373 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Fritch, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
624.6 mi
Houston, TX
Quickest Drive
6h 44m
Fort Worth, TX
Plan Around Fritch, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Fritch, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Fritch, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fritch, TX
Driving from Fritch, TX
Expect an average of 373 miles and about 6h 56m behind the wheel when leaving Fritch, 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 385 miles (7h 8m), while the shortest is just 361 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Fritch, TX are Dallas, TX (384.8 mi, 7h 8m) and Fort Worth, TX (361.4 mi, 6h 44m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.68 per gallon. For the typical 373-mile trip from Fritch, TX, budget about $54 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. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Fritch, TX and 3 routes heading into Fritch, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 361 to 385 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fritch, TX covers 385 miles and takes approximately 7h 8m. Shorter options start at just 361 miles.
The average route from Fritch, TX runs about 373 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.68/gallon for regular), the average 373-mile trip from Fritch, TX costs roughly $54 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fritch, TX include Dallas, TX and Fort Worth, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Fritch, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,544
Median Income
$78,487
Median Home Value
$124,000
Median Age
39.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Fritch, TX
A sampling of people born in Fritch, TX.
Ron White
1956
American comedian
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Traveler Guide to Fritch, TX
Fritch is a city in the High Plains region of Texas.
1 Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, Cas Johnson Road (off Texas 136 seven miles southwest of town), ☏ +1 806 857-3151. Beginning around 13,000 years ago, American Indians collected high-quality flint here for weapon and tool-making. Alibates Flint was traded across the continent long before the Europeans made their appearance. The park has over 700 quarry sites. Free tours are available by reservation only at 10AM and 2PM daily. 2 Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, 419 E. Broadway (Headquarters). This man-made reservoir provides drinking water for 11 nearby cities and is a popular spot for boating and fishing. The surrounding lands have canyons of up to 200 feet and provide ample opportunities for hiking and observing wildlife. Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum. Has dioramas displaying the local landscape and wildlife of the area, a large freshwater aquarium that includes several species of fish found in Lake Meredith, and a new display on Playa Lakes.
Camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, boating and water sports are all popular outdoor activities in and around the Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.
Several restaurants line Broadway (TX 136) through town.
The town itself is dry but there are packaged liquor stores and some bars on the outskirts of the city. Follow the signs!
Options in Fritch are few, though Lake Meredith offers camp sites, like Sanford-Yake Campground, which could make for an exceptional experience under the big sky. More lodging options are available in neighboring Borger or down the road in Amarillo. Lone Star Inn, 205 E Broadway, ☏ +1 806 857-3191.
The town is located 30 miles north-northeast of Amarillo on TX Highway 136. It is also 10 miles west of Borger on that same highway.
Travel tips adapted from Fritch 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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