Pharr, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Pharr, TX have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 383 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Pharr, TX head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
741.9 mi
Amarillo, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 19m
San Antonio, TX
Plan Around Pharr, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Pharr, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Pharr, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Pharr, TX
Driving from Pharr, TX
On average, trips departing from Pharr, TX run 383 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 6m. 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 500 miles (9h 11m), while the shortest is just 235 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Pharr, TX most often head toward Grand Prairie, TX (499.9 mi, 9h 11m), Arlington, TX (498.7 mi, 9h 10m), Montopolis, TX (297.6 mi, 5h 44m), and San Antonio, TX (235.3 mi, 4h 19m). 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 383-mile trip from Pharr, TX, budget about $57 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 mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Pharr, TX and 3 routes heading into Pharr, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 235 to 500 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pharr, TX covers 500 miles and takes approximately 9h 11m. Shorter options start at just 235 miles.
The average route from Pharr, TX runs about 383 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 383-mile trip from Pharr, TX costs roughly $57 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pharr, TX include Grand Prairie, TX, Arlington, TX, Montopolis, TX and San Antonio, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Pharr, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
79,809
Median Income
$49,884
Median Home Value
$111,500
Median Age
29.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Pharr, TX at a Glance
Founded
1916
Elevation
112 ft
Area
23 mi²
Sister Cities
City data from Wikidata (Q982364), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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