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There's something undeniably magical about a road trip-the sense of boundless freedom, the ever-changing scenery, and the thrill of the unknown. It's not just about reaching a destination; it's about the experiences along the way. The hum of the engine, the wind rushing through open windows, and the endless stretch of asphalt ahead create a rhythm that lulls you into a state of adventure.

The Beginning: Anticipation and Excitement

Every road trip starts with anticipation. The night before departure is filled with last-minute packing, checking maps (or GPS), and that giddy excitement that makes sleep elusive. The car is loaded with snacks, playlists, and a mix of essentials and just-in-case items. As the engine starts the next morning, the journey truly begins-windows down, music up, and the open road calling.

The first miles are electric. The cityscape fades into suburbs, then into open countryside. The world feels full of possibilities. Conversations flow easily-plans, memories, jokes, and comfortable silences. The road is a companion, always moving forward, urging you to see what's around the next bend.

The Middle: Unexpected Discoveries

A road trip is never just about the highway. It's the detours that make it unforgettable. A hand-painted sign for a roadside attraction, a local diner with the best pie you've ever tasted, or a scenic overlook that wasn't on the itinerary-these unplanned moments become the heart of the journey.

Small towns welcome you with their quirks-a vintage gas station, a Main Street frozen in time, or a friendly waitress who calls you "hon." The landscape shifts: rolling hills give way to deserts, forests morph into plains, and mountains rise in the distance. Each mile brings new textures, colors, and stories.

There are challenges, too-wrong turns, sudden rainstorms, or that one rest stop with questionable bathrooms. But even these become part of the lore, the tales you'll laugh about later. A flat tire in the middle of nowhere leads to an encounter with a kind stranger. A missed exit becomes a chance to explore a hidden gem.

The Rhythm of the Road

Hours blend together in the best way. The playlist shifts from upbeat anthems to mellow tunes as the sun dips low. Golden hour bathes everything in warmth, and the world feels slower, softer. Conversations deepen as the miles pass-dreams, fears, and the kind of talks that only happen when you're untethered from daily life.

Night driving has its own magic. The road is quieter, lit only by headlights and the occasional glow of a distant town. The stars seem brighter out here, away from city lights. A 24-hour truck stop becomes a beacon of coffee and greasy comfort food, the neon sign a welcome sight in the darkness.

The Destination-and the Journey Home

Eventually, the destination appears, whether it's a national park, a coastal town, or a loved one's doorstep. There's satisfaction in arriving, but also a quiet longing for the road itself. Because the truth is, the trip isn't just about where you're going-it's about who you become along the way.

And then, there's the return. The road back is different-familiar yet changed. You're wiser, wearier, but full of stories. The car smells like adventure: sunscreen, fast food wrappers, and the faint scent of pine from that hike days ago. Home feels both comforting and strange after so much movement.

Why We Keep Going Back

A road trip is more than travel; it's a reminder of life's spontaneity. It's about control and surrender-planning the route but embracing the detours. It's about connection-to the people beside you, the strangers you meet, and the land unfolding outside your window.

And when it's over, you'll find yourself dreaming of the next one-because the road never really leaves you. It whispers in the everyday, calling you back to where the horizon never ends, and the journey is everything.

In the report below, the county's county seat is used as a starting point for a county. From there, all county seats within 250 straight-line miles from that county seat orgination point are shown. In those instances where a county does not have a county seat, than the largest city within that county is used as a reference point. There are a few cases where a county has two county seats, in that case, one is arbitrarily selected.

 
Seattle (King County, WA)
Odessa (Ector County, TX)  
Lubbock (Lubbock County, TX)  
El Paso (El Paso County, TX)  
Dallas (Dallas County, TX)  
Amarillo (Potter County, TX)  
Abilene (Taylor County, TX)  
Manhattan (New York County, NY)  
Portales (Roosevelt County, NM)  
Las Cruces (Doa Ana County, NM)  
Albuquerque (Bernalillo County, NM)  
Chicago (Cook County, IL)  
Atlanta (Fulton County, GA)  
Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, CA)  
San Luis (Costilla County, CO)
Springfield (Baca County, CO)
Trinidad (Las Animas County, CO)
Elkhart (Morton County, KS)
Hugoton (Stevens County, KS)

Liberal (Seward County, KS)
Alamogordo (Otero County, NM)
Albuquerque (Bernalillo County, NM)
Bernalillo (Sandoval County, NM)
Carlsbad (Eddy County, NM)

Carrizozo (Lincoln County, NM)
Clayton (Union County, NM)
Clovis (Curry County, NM)
Estancia (Torrance County, NM)
Fort Sumner (De Baca County, NM)

Las Cruces (Doa Ana County, NM)
Las Vegas (San Miguel County, NM)
Los Alamos (Los Alamos County, NM)
Los Lunas (Valencia County, NM)
Lovington (Lea County, NM)

Mora (Mora County, NM)
Mosquero (Harding County, NM)
Portales (Roosevelt County, NM)
Raton (Colfax County, NM)
Roswell (Chaves County, NM)

Santa Fe (Santa Fe County, NM)
Santa Rosa (Guadalupe County, NM)
Socorro (Socorro County, NM)
Taos (Taos County, NM)
Truth or Consequences (Sierra County, NM)

Tucumcari (Quay County, NM)
Altus (Jackson County, OK)
Arnett (Ellis County, OK)
Beaver (Beaver County, OK)
Boise City (Cimarron County, OK)

Cheyenne (Roger Mills County, OK)
Frederick (Tillman County, OK)
Guymon (Texas County, OK)
Hollis (Harmon County, OK)
Mangum (Greer County, OK)

Sayre (Beckham County, OK)
Abilene (Taylor County, TX)
Amarillo (Potter County, TX)
Andrews (Andrews County, TX)
Anson (Jones County, TX)

Aspermont (Stonewall County, TX)
Benjamin (Knox County, TX)
Big Lake (Reagan County, TX)
Big Spring (Howard County, TX)
Brownfield (Terry County, TX)

Canadian (Hemphill County, TX)
Canyon (Randall County, TX)
Channing (Hartley County, TX)
Childress (Childress County, TX)
Clarendon (Donley County, TX)

Claude (Armstrong County, TX)
Colorado City (Mitchell County, TX)
Crane (Crane County, TX)
Crosbyton (Crosby County, TX)
Crowell (Foard County, TX)

Dalhart (Dallam County, TX)
Dickens (Dickens County, TX)
Dimmitt (Castro County, TX)
Dumas (Moore County, TX)
El Paso (El Paso County, TX)

Farwell (Parmer County, TX)
Floydada (Floyd County, TX)
Fort Stockton (Pecos County, TX)
Gail (Borden County, TX)
Garden City (Glasscock County, TX)

Guthrie (King County, TX)
Haskell (Haskell County, TX)
Hereford (Deaf Smith County, TX)
Jayton (Kent County, TX)
Kermit (Winkler County, TX)

Lamesa (Dawson County, TX)
Levelland (Hockley County, TX)
Lipscomb (Lipscomb County, TX)
Littlefield (Lamb County, TX)
Lubbock (Lubbock County, TX)

Matador (Motley County, TX)
Monahans (Ward County, TX)
Memphis (Hall County, TX)
Mentone (Loving County, TX)
Mertzon (Irion County, TX)

Miami (Roberts County, TX)
Midland (Midland County, TX)
Morton (Cochran County, TX)
Muleshoe (Bailey County, TX)
Odessa (Ector County, TX)

Paducah (Cottle County, TX)
Pampa (Gray County, TX)
Panhandle (Carson County, TX)
Pecos (Reeves County, TX)
Perryton (Ochiltree County, TX)

Plains (Yoakum County, TX)
Plainview (Hale County, TX)
Post (Garza County, TX)
Quanah (Hardeman County, TX)
Rankin (Upton County, TX)

Robert Lee (Coke County, TX)
Roby (Fisher County, TX)
Seminole (Gaines County, TX)
Seymour (Baylor County, TX)
Sierra Blanca (Hudspeth County, TX)

Silverton (Briscoe County, TX)
Snyder (Scurry County, TX)
Spearman (Hansford County, TX)
Stanton (Martin County, TX)
Sterling City (Sterling County, TX)

Stinnett (Hutchinson County, TX)
Stratford (Sherman County, TX)
Sweetwater (Nolan County, TX)
Tahoka (Lynn County, TX)
Throckmorton (Throckmorton County, TX)

Tulia (Swisher County, TX)
Van Horn (Culberson County, TX)
Vega (Oldham County, TX)
Vernon (Wilbarger County, TX)
Wellington (Collingsworth County, TX)

Wheeler (Wheeler County, TX)
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1581
1524
1445
 
1384
1366
1316
1458
1409
 
1382
1539
1538
1460
1503
 
1290
1477
1373
1321
1374
 
1353
1439
1547
1497
1544
 
1497
1544
1355
1506
1486
 
1480
1420
1374
1404
1439
 
1458
1494
1434
1477
1601
 
1383
1512
1398
1373
1512
 
1478
1377
1370
1497
1344
 
1424
1414
1478
1487
1562
 
1580
1540
1455
1541
1447
 
1416
1521
1337
1518
1564
 
1344
1294
1553
1464
1565
 
1394
1472
1333
1512
1441
 
1410


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus

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