Best stops on I-40 in Texas

All 66 exits ranked by what a road-tripper actually needs: real food choice, easy gas, 24-hour service, and the stops worth a detour. Winners below.

1. Exit 69B — Washington Street;Amarillo College

Milepost 69 · 26 places to eat · 13 gas stations · 10 hotels · ♥ Amarillo Museum of Art, Amarillo Zoo

2. Exit 70 — Canyon;Lubbock;Dumas;Pampa;Downtown

Milepost 70 · 29 places to eat · 11 gas stations · 12 hotels · ♥ Wonderland Amusement Park, Hornet

3. Exit 75 — Lakeside Drive

Milepost 75 · 18 places to eat · 13 gas stations · 12 hotels · 24/7 travel center

4. Exit 74 — Whitaker Road

Milepost 74 · 16 places to eat · 12 gas stations · 14 hotels · 24/7 travel center

5. Exit 76 — Airport Boulevard;Amarillo International Airport

Milepost 76 · 16 places to eat · 12 gas stations · 12 hotels · 24/7 travel center

6. Exit 65 — Coulter Street

Milepost 65 · 29 places to eat · 13 gas stations · 22 hotels · open 24 hours

7. Exit 66 — Bell Street;Wolflin Avenue

Milepost 66 · 29 places to eat · 14 gas stations · 13 hotels · open 24 hours

8. Exit 67 — Western Street

Milepost 67 · 29 places to eat · 15 gas stations · 13 hotels · open 24 hours

9. Exit 68A — Julian Boulevard;Paramount Boulevard

Milepost 68 · 29 places to eat · 12 gas stations · 14 hotels · open 24 hours

10. Exit 71 — Ross-Osage Drive

Milepost 71 · 29 places to eat · 11 gas stations · 19 hotels · open 24 hours

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