Lamesa, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Lamesa, TX is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 400 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Lamesa, TX spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
489.4 mi
Corpus Christi, TX
Quickest Drive
5h 12m
Fort Worth, TX
Plan Around Lamesa, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lamesa, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lamesa, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lamesa, TX
Driving from Lamesa, TX
The typical drive from Lamesa, TX covers about 400 miles and takes around 7h 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 489 miles (8h 28m), while the shortest is just 304 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lamesa, TX include Corpus Christi, TX (489.4 mi, 8h 28m), Laredo, TX (455.7 mi, 8h 21m), Frisco, TX (350.1 mi, 6h 5m), and Fort Worth, TX (303.8 mi, 5h 12m). 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 400-mile trip from Lamesa, TX, budget about $59 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Lamesa, TX and 5 routes heading into Lamesa, TX, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 304 to 489 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lamesa, TX covers 489 miles and takes approximately 8h 28m. Shorter options start at just 304 miles.
The average route from Lamesa, TX runs about 400 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 400-mile trip from Lamesa, TX costs roughly $59 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lamesa, TX include Corpus Christi, TX, Laredo, TX, Frisco, TX and Fort Worth, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lamesa, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,527
Median Income
$50,533
Median Home Value
$85,800
Median Age
34.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Lamesa, TX at a Glance
Founded
1903
Elevation
2,992 ft
Area
5 mi²
Notable People from Lamesa, TX
A sampling of people born in Lamesa, TX.
Barry Corbin
1940
American actor (b. 1940)
Steve Pearce
1947
1947- American armed forces veteran and politician
Jim Sinclair
1962
autism rights activist
City data from Wikidata (Q970422), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Lamesa, TX
Lamesa is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. It is heavy on the agriculture sector and gives off an authentic feel of provincial Texan life.
Dal Paso Museum, 125 Main Ave, ☏ +1 806 872-5007. Located inside a restored historic hotel, this museum has works of local artists as well as exhibits on local history, pioneer life, and Indian artifacts.
Daddios Burrito Express, 202 S 2nd St, ☏ +1 806-870-1313. M-F 6AM-1PM, Sa 7AM-11AM. Pretty large breakfast burritos for one. $. Lost Texan Cafe, 608 N Dallas Ave, ☏ +1 806 872-9234. K-Bob's Steakhouse, 2200 Lubbock Hwy, ☏ +1 806 872-6531.
Budget Host, 901 S Dallas Ave, ☏ +1 806 872-2118. Shilo Inn, 1707 Lubbock Hwy, ☏ +1 806 872-6721. Southern Inn & Suites, 1617 US-87, ☏ +1 806-872-7911. Pool and breakfast. Lamesa Motel, 1210 Seminole Rd, ☏ +1 806-872-5112.
Travel tips adapted from Lamesa 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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