Panhandle, TX Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Panhandle, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 159-mile quick runs to 591-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Panhandle, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
591.1 mi
Houston, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 2m
Plano, TX
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Trips from Panhandle, TX
Driving from Panhandle, TX
Expect an average of 330 miles and about 6h 2m behind the wheel when leaving Panhandle, 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 591 miles (10h 38m), while the shortest is just 159 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Panhandle, TX are Houston, TX (591.1 mi, 10h 38m), San Antonio, TX (535 mi, 9h 22m), Fort Worth, TX (189.5 mi, 3h 41m), Arlington, TX (177 mi, 3h 26m), and Plano, TX (158.5 mi, 3h 2m). 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 330-mile trip from Panhandle, TX, budget about $49 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Panhandle, TX and 0 routes heading into Panhandle, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 159 to 591 miles.
The longest mapped route from Panhandle, TX covers 591 miles and takes approximately 10h 38m. Shorter options start at just 159 miles.
The average route from Panhandle, TX runs about 330 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 330-mile trip from Panhandle, TX costs roughly $49 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Panhandle, TX include Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, Fort Worth, TX and Arlington, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Panhandle, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,613
Median Income
$86,354
Median Home Value
$151,800
Median Age
46.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Panhandle, TX.
Carson County Square House Museum
building in Panhandle, Carson County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q972961), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Panhandle, TX
Panhandle is a city in the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.
1 Carson County Square House Museum, 503 Elsie (Corner of 5th and Elsie (Hwy 207)), ☏ +1 806-537-3524. 14-building complex housing many artifacts from the pioneer days, particularly focusing on the history of the railroad in the area, for which Panhandle was an important stop. A number of macro-artifacts include a preserved pioneer dugout house and an early railroad car. The original square house dates from 1880. (updated Apr 2020)
Tony's Mexican & Tex-Mex Cuisine, Highway 60, ☏ +1 806 537-3406.
Texan Hotel, 117 E Broadway, ☏ +1 806 537-3372. Four bed and breakfast rooms.
Panhandle sits on Highway 60 between Amarillo and Pampa. TX-207 connects the city with Borger to the north, and Conway and Claude to the south.
Travel tips adapted from Panhandle (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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