Pittsburg, TX Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Pittsburg, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 438 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Pittsburg, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
762.6 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 45m
Houston, TX
Plan Around Pittsburg, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Pittsburg, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Pittsburg, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Pittsburg, TX
Driving from Pittsburg, TX
Expect an average of 438 miles and about 7h 56m behind the wheel when leaving Pittsburg, 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 763 miles (12h 55m), while the shortest is just 247 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Pittsburg, TX most often head toward El Paso, TX (762.6 mi, 12h 55m), Laredo, TX (519.6 mi, 9h 28m), Lubbock, TX (446.6 mi, 8h 15m), San Antonio, TX (364 mi, 6h 49m), and Montopolis, TX (288.2 mi, 5h 25m). 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 438-mile trip from Pittsburg, TX, budget about $65 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. 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 6 mapped routes leaving Pittsburg, TX and 1 routes heading into Pittsburg, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 247 to 763 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pittsburg, TX covers 763 miles and takes approximately 12h 55m. Shorter options start at just 247 miles.
The average route from Pittsburg, TX runs about 438 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 438-mile trip from Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg, TX include El Paso, TX, Laredo, TX, Lubbock, TX and San Antonio, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Pittsburg, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,401
Median Income
$48,081
Median Home Value
$130,600
Median Age
32.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Pittsburg, TX
A sampling of people born in Pittsburg, TX.
Louie Gohmert
1953
United States Representative from Texas
Jim Gilstrap
1946
American singer
Homer Jones
1941–2023
American football player (1941–2023)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Pittsburg, TX.
Pittsburg Commercial Historic District
historic district in Pittsburg, Camp County, Texas
Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Center and Museum
history museum in Pittsburg, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q982452), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Pittsburg, TX
Pittsburg is a city in the Central Piney Woods of east Texas.
Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Museum, 206 Mt Pleasant St. A combo train depot and farmstead-structure museum, this place has a multitude of exhibits, from farm implements to Caddo Indian artifacts to a replica of the Ezekiel Airship, a corollary of the Wright Brothers' prototype only not as successful. Th-Sa 10AM-4PM. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $6 children (ages 6-17).
Lavender Mermaid Farm, 975 Co Rd 1332, ☏ +1 903-224-8981. Probably best if you like lavender.
Travel tips adapted from Pittsburg (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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