Pecos, TX Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Pecos, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 436 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Pecos, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
558.4 mi
Houston, TX
Quickest Drive
5h 45m
Amarillo, TX
Plan Around Pecos, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Pecos, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Pecos, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Pecos, TX
Driving from Pecos, TX
On average, trips departing from Pecos, TX run 436 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 27m. 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 558 miles (9h 26m), while the shortest is just 337 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Pecos, TX most often head toward Houston, TX (558.4 mi, 9h 26m), Corpus Christi, TX (508 mi, 8h 30m), Dallas, TX (427.5 mi, 7h 18m), Montopolis, TX (395.8 mi, 6h 54m), and Austin, TX (389.7 mi, 6h 49m). 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 436-mile trip from Pecos, TX, budget about $65 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. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Pecos, TX and 2 routes heading into Pecos, TX, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 337 to 558 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pecos, TX covers 558 miles and takes approximately 9h 26m. Shorter options start at just 337 miles.
The average route from Pecos, TX runs about 436 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 436-mile trip from Pecos, TX costs roughly $65 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pecos, TX include Houston, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, Dallas, TX and Montopolis, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Notable People from Pecos, TX
A sampling of people born in Pecos, TX.
Donald F. Glut
1944
writer, director, musician, actor
Dwight E. Adams
1955
forensic scientist
Oscar Albarado
1948–2021
boxer
City data from Wikidata (Q978232), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Pecos, TX
Pecos is a town in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas. The town claims to have been the site of the first rodeo, on July 4, 1883.
West of the Pecos Museum, 120 E Dot Stafford St, ☏ +1 432 445-5076. Housed in structures built in 1896 and 1904. West of the Pecos Rodeo. The rodeo that started it all.
Locally-grown cantaloupes Alfredo's Restaurant, 1002 S Cedar St, ☏ +1 432 445-7776. Good Tex-Mex in a modest atmosphere. Try the fajitas. Old Mill BBQ & Burritos, 1318 S Eddy St, ☏ +1 432 447-6106. Golden Palace, 707 S Cedar St, ☏ +1 432 445-9889.
VIP Sports Bar & Grill, 1330 E 3rd St, ☏ +1 915-316-3867. Tu-Su 5PM-2AM.
Budget Inn, 2128 W 3rd St, ☏ +1 432 445-4946. Knights Inn & Suites Pecos, 1000 East 3rd St, ☏ +1 432 445-4924. $59 (Dec 2021). Travelodge, 22 N Frontage Rd, ☏ +1 432-203-0178. $52 (Dec 2021). Motel 6, 4002 S. Cedar St, ☏ +1 432-445-5404. Motel 6/Motel 6 Studio hybrid. $72 (Oct 2024).
89 mi (143 km) east of Van Horn and 39.5 mi (63.6 km) west of Monahans. Pecos is accessed through Exits 37-52 of I-20. 3rd St & old US Hwy 80 serves as a business route of I-20 through Pecos. Road goes from Exit 37 to Exit 52 of I-20. Cedar St 53 mi (85 km) northwest of Fort Stockton and 86 mi (138 km) southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Bickley Ave 33 mi (53 km) north of I-10 in Saragosa. Greyhound Lines, (bus stop) Sunoco/Stripes at 4101 S Cedar St (Cedar St (US 285) and I-20 at Exit 42), toll-free: 1 800 231-2222. Greyhound travels along I-10/20 between El Paso and Dallas/Ft Worth through Van Horn, Pecos, Midland/Odessa, Big Spring, Sweet Water and/or Abilene. Passengers going towards Alpine or Marfa on US Hwy 90 can transfer to All Aboard America buses in Midland/Odessa whose tickets are booked on Greyhound.com. As this is just a pick-up and drop-off point, tickets should be purchased beforehand online or over the phone. (updated Sep 2022)
Travel tips adapted from Pecos (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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