Best stops on I-69C in Texas

All 17 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 9 — Monte Cristo Road

Milepost 9 · 15 places to eat · 9 gas stations · 24/7 travel center

2. Exit 1C — Pharr

Milepost 1 · 17 places to eat · 14 gas stations · 11 hotels · open 24 hours

3. Exit 1E — Nolana Loop

Milepost 1 · 23 places to eat · 7 gas stations · 14 hotels · open 24 hours

4. Exit 1B — Harlingen

Milepost 1 · 29 places to eat · 12 gas stations · 11 hotels

5. Exit 6 — University Drive

Milepost 6 · 21 places to eat · 12 gas stations · 6 hotels

6. Exit 3 — Trenton Road

Milepost 3 · 23 places to eat · 9 gas stations · 11 hotels

7. Exit 4 — Canton Road;Veterans Boulevard

Milepost 4 · 16 places to eat · 11 gas stations · 12 hotels

8. Exit 5 — Freddy Gonzalez Drive

Milepost 5 · 15 places to eat · 12 gas stations · 10 hotels

9. Exit 7 — Schunior Road;Richardson Road;Chapin Road

Milepost 7 · 15 places to eat · 11 gas stations · 4 hotels

10. Exit 8 — Russell Road;Rogers Road

Milepost 8 · 15 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 1 hotels

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