Van Horn, Texas travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Van Horn is in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas. It is the county seat of Culbertson County. It had a population of 1,941 at the 2020 census. The town serves as a market town for the ranches of Culberson County, and a stopover for travelers on Interstate 10.

1 sights · 2 places to eat · 5 places to stay

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Best things about Van Horn

Clark Hotel Museum

Van Horn's oldest building. Features an antique bar and displays on farming, ranching, mining and cooking.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 34°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Jul. (climate data from nearby Carlsbad Caverns National Park)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
CNM Cavern City Air Terminal, Carlsbad — 96 mi away. Directions
ELP El Paso International Airport, El Paso — 105 mi away (major hub). Directions

* Broadway The old US Hwy 80 serves as a business route through Van Horn as Broadway between Exits 140B & 138 of I-10. Broadway (Old US Hwy 80) continues east past Exit 140B, alongside I-10, to Moon Rd at Exit 159. Historically US Hwy 80 passed through town between El Paso and Dallas.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Places to stay listed here: about $50–$115 a night (typical $109), from 5 listed prices.
Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$90, mid-range ~$180, comfortable ~$280.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.

Get in

By car

Van Horn is accessed between Exits 138 and 140A/B

Van Horn Dr goes south from Exit 140A of I-10 towards Marfa (73.5 mi) and Alpine (100 mi). It begins/ends three blocks north of I-10 (Exit 140A) at its intersection with Broadway (BL-10/old US Hwy 80).
La Caverna St goes (64 mi north from its intersection with Broadway, north of town, to Guadalupe Mountains National Park. TX-54 ends at its junction with 55 mi north.

By bus

By plane

is a general aviation airport 3.5 mi NE of town via FM-2185 and Airport Rd. The nearest airport for commercial flights is in El Paso (ELP) which is 116 mi west/northwest via I-10.