Snyder, TX Road Trips

With 4 routes heading out and 12 heading in, Snyder, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 370 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Snyder, TX spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

452.4 mi

Laredo, TX

Quickest Drive

4h 28m

Irving, TX

Plan Around Snyder, TX

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Snyder, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Laredo, TX to Snyder, TX 452.4 mi · 7h 56m Houston, TX to Snyder, TX 450 mi · 8h 13m Corpus Christi, TX to Snyder, TX 443.6 mi · 7h 45m Garland, TX to Snyder, TX 412.7 mi · 7h 21m

Continue From Snyder, TX

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Snyder, TX to San Antonio, TX 427.5 mi · 7h 37m Snyder, TX to El Paso, TX 385.7 mi · 7h 13m Snyder, TX to McKinney, TX 376.2 mi · 7h 9m Snyder, TX to Montopolis, TX 291.7 mi · 5h 22m

Trips from Snyder, TX

Snyder, TX to San Antonio, TX

427.5 mi 7h 37m

Snyder, TX to El Paso, TX

385.7 mi 7h 13m

Snyder, TX to McKinney, TX

376.2 mi 7h 9m

Snyder, TX to Montopolis, TX

291.7 mi 5h 22m

Driving from Snyder, TX

The typical drive from Snyder, TX covers about 370 miles and takes around 6h 50m. 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 428 miles (7h 37m), while the shortest is just 292 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Snyder, TX include San Antonio, TX (427.5 mi, 7h 37m), El Paso, TX (385.7 mi, 7h 13m), McKinney, TX (376.2 mi, 7h 9m), and Montopolis, TX (291.7 mi, 5h 22m). 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 370-mile trip from Snyder, 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 4 mapped routes leaving Snyder, TX and 12 routes heading into Snyder, TX, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 292 to 428 miles.

The longest mapped route from Snyder, TX covers 428 miles and takes approximately 7h 37m. Shorter options start at just 292 miles.

The average route from Snyder, TX runs about 370 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 370-mile trip from Snyder, 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 Snyder, TX include San Antonio, TX, El Paso, TX, McKinney, TX and Montopolis, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Snyder, TX by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

11,310

Median Income

$54,067

Median Home Value

$102,500

Median Age

31.5

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Notable People from Snyder, TX

A sampling of people born in Snyder, TX.

Powers Boothe

1948–2017

American actor (1948–2017)

Charlene Holt

1928–1996

American actress (1928–1996)

Barry Tubb

1963

American actor

Traveler Guide to Snyder, TX

Snyder is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. It was a very rough and tumble place in the early days after first being settled in 1878. Then there was an oil boom period. Now Snyder has a college (Western Texas College) and a little more of a diversified and stable presence.

Scurry County Museum, 6200 College Ave (on Western Texas College campus), ☏ +1 325-573-6107. Area history and exhibits on local industries such as cotton farming and oil production. Albino Buffalo Statue (corner of College Ave and 25th Streets, or alternatively NW corner of Scurry County Courthouse grounds). In homage to Snyder's prairie-like heritage. (updated Dec 2021)

Scurry County Rodeo, ☏ +1 325 573-3005. A yearly July event. Western Swing Festival, ☏ +1 325 573-3558. Four-day festival in mid-June which features some of the country's best modern western swing bands. Ritz Community Theatre, 1810 26th St. This art deco theater has performing arts events. (updated Dec 2021)

The Butcher's Block Eats and Drinks, 1600 25th St, ☏ +1 325 465-0900. This place will be especially appealing to the carnivore types, with its chicken fried steak, ribeyes, and other meaty offerings. Spanish Inn, 2212 College Ave, ☏ +1 325 573-2355.

The Horny Toad Pub, 2510 Avenue R. (updated Dec 2021)

Budget Inn, 1006 25th St, ☏ +1 325 573-0565. $46 (Dec 2021). Days Inn, 800 E. Coliseum Dr, ☏ +1 325 515-4018. $53 (Dec 2021). Purple Sage Motel, 1501 E Coliseum Dr, ☏ +1 325 573-5491. $49 (Dec 2021). Comfort Inn & Suites, 1774 US-84, ☏ +1 325 515-7550. A big breakfast available. $61 (Dec 2021). Motel 6, 1137 E US Hwy 180, ☏ +1 325 573-1961. A Motel 6 with an indoor pool! $41 (Dec 2021).

US 180 east of Lamesa and west of Breckenridge US 84 southeast of Post and northwest of Sweetwater FM 208 north from Colorado City

As with other towns in the area, you will need a car.

Travel tips adapted from Snyder (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.