I-27 is unique among U.S. interstates—it doesn’t connect more than one state, and it doesn’t cover a terribly large amount of ground. I-27 is entirely contained with the state of

Texas

and covers less than 150 miles, making it one of those anomalies that often contributes to people’s confusion about the U.S. Interstate Highway System.

To make sure you have all the details you need before you hit I-27, here's a guide to help you plan before you go.

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What is an interstate highway?

Generally, interstate highways connect one or more states and large metropolitan areas within those states. North-to-south routes, like I-27, are usually assigned odd numbers, while east-to-west routes are typically delineated with even numbers. Major U.S. interstates, like I-70 and I-95, ten to end in a zero or a five.

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What states does I-27 run through?

Just one, actually. Unlike many U.S. Interstates, I-27 is contained from end-to-end within just one state—Texas. All 124.13 miles are within the state lines.

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Major interchanges on I-27

There is only one major interchange on I-27, and that’s in

Amarillo, TX

, where I-27 meets up with and ends at the junction with I-40.

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Best places to eat along I-27

124 miles is just enough time to work up an appetite, if you ask us, and there are plenty of choices to tempt your tastebuds at either end of I-27. Here are a few options:

J’s Bar and Grill

(Amarillo, TX): This local favorite serves standard bar food and pizzas and features a wide array of beers and cocktails that earned it the title of Best Bar and Grill in Amarillo. J’s is open daily from 11 am to 2 am.

Tyler’s Barbeque

(Amarillo, TX): If you’re in the mood for quality Texas ‘que, look no further than Tyler’s award-winning ribs, brisket, and sides. Open daily 11 am to 7 pm.

Blue Sky

(Amarillo, and Lubbock TX): If you’re not looking to get too far off I-27, Blue Sky is a great option for a pit stop. From fresh burgers on baked-fresh-daily buns, to hand-battered onion and jalapeno rings topped off with a hand-dipped milkshake, if this isn’t the food to fuel a great road trip, we don’t know what is. Open daily 11 am to 9 pm.

Pancake House

(Lubbock, TX): Serving signature pancakes and other breakfast favorites as well as lunch specials, steaks, and burgers, the Pancake House is open daily from 6 am to 2 pm, so it’s a great option for those looking to hit the road early.

La Diosa Cellars

(Lubbock, TX): If you’re looking for something a little different, or you just want to wind down with a light meal and glass of wine at the end of a long drive, check out the tapas, sangria, and wide selection of wines at La Diosa Cellars. Open daily from 4 pm to 11 pm.

Pro Tip Be sure to check the hours for the restaurants you hope to stop at on your drive up (or down) I-27. Some run seasonal hours, so be sure you don’t wind up disappointed if the place you want to go is closed.

What is there to do on I-27?

Even though I-27 is a comparatively super-short section of U.S. Interstate, there’s quite a bit to do and see as you drive along.

Here are just a few examples:

Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum

in Amarillo, Texas

Texas Air and Space Museum

in Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo Zoo

in—you guessed it—Amarillo, Texas

Route 66 Historic District

in Amarillo, Texas

Science Spectrum Museum

in Lubbock, Texas

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