Palestine, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Palestine, 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 555 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Palestine, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Alfo Medeiros
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
741.3 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
7h 35m
Laredo, TX
Plan Around Palestine, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Palestine, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Palestine, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Palestine, TX
Driving from Palestine, TX
Expect an average of 555 miles and about 9h 52m behind the wheel when leaving Palestine, 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 741 miles (12h 46m), while the shortest is just 452 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Palestine, TX include El Paso, TX (741.3 mi, 12h 46m), Amarillo, TX (472 mi, 8h 44m), and Lubbock, TX (451.5 mi, 8h 6m). 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 555-mile trip from Palestine, TX, budget about $83 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. 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 3 mapped routes leaving Palestine, TX and 2 routes heading into Palestine, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 452 to 741 miles.
The longest mapped route from Palestine, TX covers 741 miles and takes approximately 12h 46m. Shorter options start at just 452 miles.
The average route from Palestine, TX runs about 555 miles with a drive time of roughly 9h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 555-mile trip from Palestine, TX costs roughly $83 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Palestine, TX include El Paso, TX, Amarillo, TX and Lubbock, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Palestine, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,888
Median Income
$46,228
Median Home Value
$153,400
Median Age
35.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Palestine, TX at a Glance
Founded
1846
Elevation
482 ft
Area
20 mi²
Notable People from Palestine, TX
A sampling of people born in Palestine, TX.
Adrian Peterson
1985
American football player (born 1985)
Sandra Glover
1968
African American athlete
Smith Ballew
1902–1984
American actor, singer and orchestra leader (1902-1984)
Gene Watson
1943
American country singer
Jessie Daniel Ames
1883–1972
American suffragist and civil rights activist (1883-1972)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Palestine, TX.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School
building in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas
Texas State Railroad
Heritage railroad in east-central Texas
Anderson County Courthouse
historic place in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas
First Presbyterian Church
church in Palestine, Texas
Howard House
building in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas
Mount Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church
building in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas
John H Reagan Monument
monument in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas
Museum for East Texas Culture
museum in Palestine, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q617602), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Palestine, TX
Palestine is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. It dates way back to the origins of the Texas Republic practically, when Anderson County was carved out and needed a county seat. Then it was a stage stop on the route between Texarkana and Austin and later a stop for the railroad, from which it derives a lot of its fame today, because of a popular restored line between here and Rusk that offers a sense of train travel of yesteryear through the Piney Woods. The town itself looks a little stuck in the past, and can be worth a gander.
Railroad Heritage Center, 808 W Oak St, ☏ +1 903 586-7141. This museum showcases the heritage of railway history in Palestine, from the International and Great Northern Railroad to the emergence of a major depot for the Union Pacific. (updated Jan 2022)
Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot, 789 Park Rd 70, ☏ +1 855 632-7729. Not to be blunt, but this probably is the main tourist destination here in Palestine, offering vintage rides from Palestine to Rusk thru Piney Wood splendor. Takes on a Polar Express theme around Christmas. (updated Jan 2022)
Old Magnolia Sandwich Shop, 120 W Oak St, ☏ +1 903-729-4410. Gourmet sandwich shop in historic down town, also a coffee house. MAMA Seafood Restaurant, 908 W Palestine Ave, ☏ +1 903-729-0747. Mmm, breaded catfish. Pronto Gyros & Pizza LLC, 402 E Palestine Ave, ☏ +1 903-723-3240. Daily 11AM-8PM. Lots of cheese, take your Lactaid if intolerant. Giovanni's Restorante Italiano, 2027 W Palestine Ave, ☏ +1 903-729-3595. LaChaparra's, 204 N Church St, ☏ +1 903-723-0271. Authentic Mexican cuisine Sabor a Pasion Bistro, 110 ACR 406, ☏ +1 903-729-9500. Truly the best cuisine in town.
Best Western, 1601 W Palestine Ave, ☏ +1 903-723-4655. Holiday Inn Express, 1030 E Palestine Ave, ☏ +1 903-723-4884. La Quinta Inn, 3000 S Loop 256, ☏ +1 903-723-1387.
Travel tips adapted from Palestine (Texas) 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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