Parker, TX Road Trips
Parker, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 515 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Parker, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
660 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 58m
Austin, TX
Plan Around Parker, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Parker, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Parker, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Parker, TX
Driving from Parker, TX
The typical drive from Parker, TX covers about 515 miles and takes around 8h 46m. 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 660 miles (11h 7m), while the shortest is just 370 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Parker, TX most often head toward El Paso, TX (660 mi, 11h 7m) and Lubbock, TX (370.1 mi, 6h 26m). 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 515-mile trip from Parker, TX, budget about $76 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Parker, TX and 5 routes heading into Parker, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 370 to 660 miles.
The longest mapped route from Parker, TX covers 660 miles and takes approximately 11h 7m. Shorter options start at just 370 miles.
The average route from Parker, TX runs about 515 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.76/gallon for regular), the average 515-mile trip from Parker, TX costs roughly $76 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Parker, TX include El Paso, TX and Lubbock, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Parker, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,776
Median Income
$216,179
Median Home Value
$852,000
Median Age
45.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Parker, TX.
Southfork Ranch
conference and event center located in Parker, Texas, U.S.
City data from Wikidata (Q982391), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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