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Cross Plains
Skip unless you are a Robert E. Howard fan. A 30-minute stop for the museum, then continue to Abilene or Cisco.
Cross Plains is a tiny Texas town (population about 1,000) best known as the home of Robert E. Howard, creator of Conan the Barbarian. The main draw is the Howard Museum and an annual Barbarian Days festival in January. Most travellers pass through on TX-36 between Abilene and points south.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat)
- Airport
- ABI
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cross Plains911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cross Plains, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe small town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportABI Abilene Regional Airport (44 miles NW; rental car needed).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; a car is needed to reach Cross Plains.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealDinner (sit-down restaurant)$12–20
- Street or quick mealLunch (burger or sandwich)$8–12
- Budget bedMotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedMotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedMotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ABI Abilene Regional Airport (44 miles NW; rental car needed)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest May (8 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cross Plains: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Jul
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
4 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; a car is needed to reach Cross Plains.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 50 min
TX-36 northwest, 44 miles
Larger town with dining, shopping and the Frontier Texas! museum.
Cisco
goDoor to door: About 25 min
TX-206 north, 21 miles
I-20 junction with basic services.
Door to door: About 1 h
TX-36 west then US-380 north, about 50 miles
Historic downtown and Lake Graham.
Wichita Falls
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
US-277 north, about 90 miles
Larger city with museums and the Wichita Falls waterfall.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Cross Plains
Very limited options; most visitors stay in Abilene or Cisco.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80
- Mid
- $80–150
- High
- $150+
Trip budget
| Motel room (double)1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Museum entry2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$31 |
| Trip total≈ US$171 per person per day, bed included | US$341 |
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2026 estimate in USD; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Lunch (burger or sandwich) | $8–12 |
| Dinner (sit-down restaurant) | $12–20 |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum hours are limited; check the official site before visiting.
- No public transport; you must drive.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Abilene → Cross Plains by car: about 44 miles, 50 min
- Cisco → Cross Plains by car: about 21 miles, 25 min
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- Howdy — Hello (how-dee)
- Thanks — Thank you (thanks)
- Yeah / Nope — Yes / No (yeah / nope)
- Excuse me — Excuse me (ex-cuse me)
- How much? — How much? (how much)
English is universal.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cross Plains. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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