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What is the Texas speed limit?
I’ve been reading that long stretches of road in Texas have super-fast speed limits compared to other areas of the country. Since I’m headed there on a road trip, I wanted to see if I could go that fast. What’s the speed limit in Texas?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A road trip sounds exciting! The
Texas
speed limit is as high as 85 mph, giving it the distinction of having the highest posted speed limit in the Americas. However, the 85-mph speed limit is only on a 41-mile stretch of Texas State Highway 130 (SH 130) between Texas State Highway 45 and Interstate 10.Outside of this stretch of SH 130, the speed limit in Texas can vary, so always be aware of the posted limit to avoid a ticket. Here are the other Texas speed limits:
- 75 mph or 80 mph on stretches of the interstate
- 70 mph on state highways outside of urban areas
- 60 mph on country roads or other non-state-numbered highways
- 30 mph in residential areas or business districts
- 15 mph in alleys
Texas also enacts different speed limits at night on rural highways due to the danger of high speeds and wildlife. If you travel at night, you may drive on roads that have a night speed limit that’s five mph lower than the daytime speed limit.
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