Post, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Post, TX is a local road trip base with 12 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 368 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Post, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
495.4 mi
Laredo, TX
Quickest Drive
43m
Lubbock, TX
Plan Around Post, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Post, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Post, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Post, TX
Driving from Post, TX
On average, trips departing from Post, TX run 368 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 30m. 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 493 miles (8h 56m), while the shortest is just 288 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Post, TX include Houston, TX (493.2 mi, 8h 56m), Plano, TX (322.5 mi, 5h 33m), and Arlington, TX (288.2 mi, 5h). 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 368-mile trip from Post, TX, budget about $55 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 3 mapped routes leaving Post, TX and 9 routes heading into Post, TX, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 288 to 493 miles.
The longest mapped route from Post, TX covers 493 miles and takes approximately 8h 56m. Shorter options start at just 288 miles.
The average route from Post, TX runs about 368 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 368-mile trip from Post, TX costs roughly $55 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Post, TX include Houston, TX, Plano, TX and Arlington, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Post, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,552
Median Income
$40,606
Median Home Value
$53,000
Median Age
35.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Post, TX
Post is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas.
OS Ranch Museum, 201 E Main St, ☏ +1 806 495-3570. Garza County Historical Museum, 119 N Avenue N, ☏ +1 806 495-2207. Garza Theater, 226 E. Main, ☏ +1 806 495-4005. Once amongst the first movie theaters in West Texas, built in 1920, the now-restored theater hosts a live production company.
Deluxe Inn, 215 N Broadway St, ☏ +1 806 495-2883. Hotel Garza Bed & Breakfast, 302 E Main St, ☏ +1 806 495-3962. This restored 1915 western inn serves good local food. It also manages accommodations at 4 historic cottages in the area.
US 84 southeast of Lubbock, northwest of Snyder
Travel tips adapted from Post 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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