Olney, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Olney, TX is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 508 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Olney, TX spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
550.9 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
5h 6m
Austin, TX
Plan Around Olney, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Olney, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Olney, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Olney, TX
Driving from Olney, TX
Expect an average of 508 miles and about 9h 22m behind the wheel when leaving Olney, 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 551 miles (9h 53m), while the shortest is just 466 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Olney, TX most often head toward El Paso, TX (550.9 mi, 9h 53m) and Laredo, TX (465.5 mi, 8h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.76 per gallon. For the typical 508-mile trip from Olney, TX, budget about $75 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 2 mapped routes leaving Olney, TX and 3 routes heading into Olney, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 466 to 551 miles.
The longest mapped route from Olney, TX covers 551 miles and takes approximately 9h 53m. Shorter options start at just 466 miles.
The average route from Olney, TX runs about 508 miles with a drive time of roughly 9h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.76/gallon for regular), the average 508-mile trip from Olney, TX costs roughly $75 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Olney, TX include El Paso, TX and Laredo, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Olney, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,011
Median Income
$39,231
Median Home Value
$92,200
Median Age
36.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Olney, TX at a Glance
Founded
1909
Elevation
1,184 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Olney, TX
A sampling of people born in Olney, TX.
Bob Lilly
1939
American football player (born 1939)
Ken Smith
1930–1999
American chess player (1930-1999)
City data from Wikidata (Q982424), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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