Gladewater, TX Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Gladewater, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 19-mile quick runs to 462-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Gladewater, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
461.6 mi
Lubbock, TX
Quickest Drive
25m
Lakeport, TX
Plan Around Gladewater, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Gladewater, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Gladewater, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Gladewater, TX
Driving from Gladewater, TX
The typical drive from Gladewater, TX covers about 231 miles and takes around 4h 8m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 462 miles (7h 55m), while the shortest is just 19 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Gladewater, TX most often head toward Lubbock, TX (461.6 mi, 7h 55m), Houston, TX (212.7 mi, 4h 4m), and Lakeport, TX (18.7 mi, 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.82 per gallon. For the typical 231-mile trip from Gladewater, TX, budget about $35 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Gladewater, TX and 2 routes heading into Gladewater, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 19 to 462 miles.
The longest mapped route from Gladewater, TX covers 462 miles and takes approximately 7h 55m. Shorter options start at just 19 miles.
The average route from Gladewater, TX runs about 231 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.82/gallon for regular), the average 231-mile trip from Gladewater, TX costs roughly $35 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Gladewater, TX include Lubbock, TX, Houston, TX and Lakeport, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Gladewater, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,297
Median Income
$52,100
Median Home Value
$162,400
Median Age
33.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Gladewater, TX
A sampling of people born in Gladewater, TX.
Joe R. Lansdale
1951
American novelist, short story writer, martial arts instructor (born 1951)
Kelcy Warren
1955
American businessperson and board member, Chairman and CEO of Energy Transfer
Lovie Smith
1958
American football coach and player (born 1958)
City data from Wikidata (Q785408), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Gladewater, TX
Gladewater is a city in the Central Piney Woods region of Texas. It's probably best known for being Elvis Presley's base early in his career, and Johnny Cash wrote "I Walk the Line" here.
The Gladewater Museum, 116 W. Pacific St, ☏ +1 903 845-7608, [email protected]. Covers the city's founding, oil rush years, and more recent history. (updated Jun 2017) Gladewater Opry, 108 E. Commerce St, ☏ +1 903 845-3600. Closed in 2021 but still can appreciate this venue from the outside where Elvis once debuted.
Bodacious Bar-BQ, 913 W Upshur Ave, ☏ +1 903 845-2311. Guadalupe's Mexican Restaurant, 101 E Pacific Ave, ☏ +1 903 845-2318.
The Regency Inn, 1009 Broadway Ave, ☏ +1 903-845-8003.
U.S. Routes 80 and 271 go through Gladewater.
Travel tips adapted from Gladewater 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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