Plainview, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Plainview, TX is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 51-mile quick runs to 318-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Plainview, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
318.2 mi
Amarillo, TX
Quickest Drive
1h 6m
Dallas, TX
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Trips from Plainview, TX
Plainview, TX to Amarillo, TX
Plainview, TX to San Antonio, TX
Plainview, TX to Houston, TX
Plainview, TX to Montopolis, TX
Plainview, TX to Arlington, TX
Plainview, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Plainview, TX to Dallas, TX
Driving from Plainview, TX
The typical drive from Plainview, TX covers about 189 miles and takes around 3h 32m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 318 miles (5h 52m), while the shortest is just 51 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Plainview, TX most often head toward Amarillo, TX (318.2 mi, 5h 52m), San Antonio, TX (312.3 mi, 5h 43m), Houston, TX (290.9 mi, 5h 21m), Montopolis, TX (236.5 mi, 4h 18m), and Arlington, TX (57.9 mi, 1h 15m). 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 189-mile trip from Plainview, TX, budget about $28 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. 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 7 mapped routes leaving Plainview, TX and 0 routes heading into Plainview, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 51 to 318 miles.
The longest mapped route from Plainview, TX covers 318 miles and takes approximately 5h 52m. Shorter options start at just 51 miles.
The average route from Plainview, TX runs about 189 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 189-mile trip from Plainview, TX costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Plainview, TX include Amarillo, TX, San Antonio, TX, Houston, TX and Montopolis, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Plainview, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
19,893
Median Income
$45,991
Median Home Value
$107,800
Median Age
32.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Plainview, TX
A sampling of people born in Plainview, TX.
James H. Clark
1944
American entrepreneur and computer scientist
Jimmy Dean
1928–2010
American singer, actor and businessman (1928-2010)
Jodey Arrington
1972
U.S. Representative from Texas
Wendy Bruce
1973
gymnast
Apollo Robbins
1974
American magician
Jonathan Martinez
1994
American mixed martial arts fighter
Don January
1929–2023
professional golfer
Kathy Howard
1958
American artistic gymnast
David Thomas
1983
American football tight end, born 1983
City data from Wikidata (Q982448), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Plainview, TX
Plainview is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas.
Museum of the Llano Estacado, 1900 W 8th St, ☏ +1 806 291-3660. Exhibits on regional history from pre-history to the 1920s.
The Warrick Plaza Inn, 800 Broadway St, ☏ +1 806-293-4266.
Travel tips adapted from Plainview (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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