List of highways in Reeves County, Texas facts for kids
Reeves County is a big county in West Texas. It's a place with wide-open spaces, and its roads are super important for connecting towns and helping people travel. All the main roads in Texas are looked after by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and they are all paved, which means they have a smooth surface for driving.
This article will tell you about the different types of state roads you can find in Reeves County, from busy highways to quiet farm roads, and even some old roads that aren't used anymore!
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State Highways: Important Routes
State highways are major roads that connect cities and towns across Texas. They are like the main arteries of the road system. In Reeves County, you'll find a few important ones:
| Route Name | Goes | Starts/Ends | Connects With | Length | Cool Facts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SH 17 |
South to North | Starts in Jeff Davis County Ends at  Bus. I-20-B |
 FM 3078 Bus. I-10-F I-10 FM 1215 FM 2448 FM 3334 FM 869 FM 1934 I-20 FM 761 |
44.2 miles (71.1 km) | This road takes you through small towns like Toyahvale, Balmorhea, and Saragosa, before reaching Pecos. |
 SH 302 |
South to North | Starts at  US 285Ends in Loving County |
None listed | 2.3 miles (3.7 km) | A shorter highway that connects to a major US route. |
State Park Roads: Paths to Fun
Park Roads are special roads that lead to state parks, making it easy for visitors to enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
| Route Name | Goes | Starts/Ends | Connects With | Length | Cool Facts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Park Road 30 |
South to North | Starts at Balmorhea State Park Ends at SH 17 |
None listed | 0.6 miles (1.0 km) | This road takes you right into the famous Balmorhea State Park, known for its huge spring-fed pool! |
Farm and Ranch to Market Roads: Connecting Rural Areas
These roads, often called FM or RM roads, are super important for people living in the countryside. They connect farms and ranches to bigger highways and towns, helping farmers get their products to market and making it easier for everyone to travel.
| Route Name | Goes | Starts/Ends | Connects With | Length | Cool Facts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RM 652 |
West to East | Starts in Culberson County Ends in Loving County |
US 285 |
13.5 miles (21.7 km) | This road passes through the small community of Orla. |
| FM 761 |
South to North | Starts at SH 17 Ends at Bus. I-20-B |
None listed | 2.5 miles (4.0 km) | This entire road is located within the town of Pecos. |
| FM 869 |
South to North | Starts at SH 17 Ends at I-20 |
FM 1934 |
13.8 miles (22.2 km) | A useful road connecting a state highway to an interstate. |
| FM 1215 |
West to East | Starts near I-20 North service road Ends at  CR 306 |
SH 17 |
4.4 miles (7.1 km) | This road goes through the community of Saragosa. |
 FM 1216 |
South to North | Starts at US 285 Ends at CR 425 |
 FM 3398 |
10.1 miles (16.3 km) | Another important connection in the county. |
 FM 1450 |
West to East | Starts at US 285 Ends in Pecos County |
None listed | 23.5 miles (37.8 km) | A longer farm road that crosses into a neighboring county. |
| FM 1934 |
West to East | Starts at FM 869 Ends at SH 17 |
None listed | 10.1 miles (16.3 km) | Connects two other important roads. |
 FM 2007 |
South to North | Starts at CR 111/CR 112 Ends at US 285 |
None listed | 7.9 miles (12.7 km) | A shorter route connecting to a US highway. |
 FM 2119 |
West to East | Starts in Culberson County Ends at Bus. I-20-B |
None listed | 34.7 miles (55.8 km) | A long farm road that crosses into Reeves County. |
| FM 2448 |
South to North | Starts at I-20 Ends at SH 17 |
None listed | 6.0 miles (9.7 km) | Connects an Interstate to a State Highway. |
 FM 2903 |
South to North | Starts at I-10/Bus. I-10-F Ends at I-20 |
FM 3334 |
6.0 miles (9.7 km) | This road is a direct path from Balmorhea to Toyah. |
| FM 3078 |
West to East | Starts at I-10 Ends in Jeff Davis County |
None listed | 5.0 miles (8.0 km) | This road leaves Reeves County. |
| FM 3078 |
West to East | Starts in Jeff Davis County Ends at SH 17 |
None listed | 4.9 miles (7.9 km) | This is the same road, but it re-enters Reeves County and goes to Toyahvale. |
| FM 3334 |
West to East | Starts at FM 2903 Ends at SH 17 |
None listed | 7.7 miles (12.4 km) | Connects two other important roads in the county. |
| FM 3398 |
West to East | Starts at US 285 Ends in Ward County |
None listed | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) | A shorter farm road that connects to a US highway and another county. |
Historic Roads: Paths of the Past
Roads change over time! Sometimes, old roads get new names or are replaced by bigger, more modern highways. Here are some of the historic roads that used to be important in Reeves County:
| Route Name | Goes | Starts/Ends | What Happened to It? |
|---|---|---|---|
 US 80 |
West to East | Starts in Jeff Davis County Ends in Ward County |
This road was replaced in 1991 by the modern I-10 and I-20, along with their local "business routes" (which are like older parts of the highway that go through towns). |
 US 290 |
West to East | Starts at US 80 Ends in Pecos County |
This road was replaced in 1992 by I-10 and its business route, Bus. I-10-F. |
 SH 1 |
West to East | Starts in Jeff Davis County Ends in Ward County |
This very old state highway was replaced by US 80 way back in 1939. |
 SH 27 |
West to East | Starts at SH 1 Ends in Pecos County |
Like SH 1, this road was replaced by US 290 in 1939. |
 SH 192 |
West to East | Starts in Culberson County Ends in Pecos County |
This highway was replaced by US 285 in 1939. |
Reeves County's Neighbors
Reeves County shares its borders with other counties and even another state! Here are its neighbors:
- New Mexico (to the north)
- Loving County (to the northeast)
- Ward County (to the east)
- Pecos County (to the southeast)
- Jeff Davis County (to the southwest)
- Culberson County (to the west)
