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Spur, TX Road Trips

With 4 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Spur, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 320 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Spur, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Dickens County, Texas, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

499.3 mi

Houston, TX

Quickest Drive

4h 49m

Fort Worth, TX

Plan Around Spur, TX

Trips from Spur, TX

Driving from Spur, TX

The typical drive from Spur, TX covers about 320 miles and takes around 5h 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 416 miles (7h 44m), while the shortest is just 275 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Spur, TX include El Paso, TX (416 mi, 7h 44m), Dallas, TX (294.8 mi, 5h 22m), Plano, TX (293.6 mi, 5h 25m), and Fort Worth, TX (274.6 mi, 4h 49m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.69 per gallon. For the typical 320-mile trip from Spur, TX, budget about $46 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. 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 4 mapped routes leaving Spur, TX and 3 routes heading into Spur, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 275 to 416 miles.

The longest mapped route from Spur, TX covers 416 miles and takes approximately 7h 44m. Shorter options start at just 275 miles.

The average route from Spur, TX runs about 320 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.69/gallon for regular), the average 320-mile trip from Spur, TX costs roughly $46 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Spur, TX include El Paso, TX, Dallas, TX, Plano, TX and Fort Worth, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Spur, TX by the Numbers

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

Population

746

Median Income

$42,500

Median Home Value

$55,600

Median Age

43.5

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

Notable People from Spur, TX

A sampling of people born in Spur, TX.

Marshall Applewhite

1931–1997

American cult leader (1931–1997)

Red McCombs

1927–2023

American businessman (1927–2023)

Raymond Beadle

1943–2014

American racing driver (1943-2014)

City data from Wikidata (Q980172), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

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