2K22 (EP 25) Interstate 20 East in Odessa & Midland, Texas

[@milessampson3942]

I just drove this route almost the same time you did but during the first week of August '21. West Texas might be hot, kind of ugly and gritty but it's a uniquely inspiring place, too. Whatever you might feel about the environment, oil remains the lifeblood of our economy and driving along the I-20 seeing the endless wells and gas flares makes you realize the scale of the operation that goes into ensuring the rest of us live comfortable lives. Being in the Petroplex invoked a sense of national pride in me. The people who live and work there get to carry that pride on their shoulders every day and it shows. Every person you meet has a connection to the oil industry. Oh, and as you can tell by this video, Odessa/Midland can definitely lay claim to being the pickup truck capital of the world.

[@herbert6611]

I just drove through Odessa & Midland on my way to Georgia from El Paso back in June, nice drive. I enjoyed the drive through the state of Texas! Thanks for sharing bud 👍🏼

[@ibnurismail5964]

Nice to saw west Texas joyride.Its rarely to find any roadgeek who make video about west tex road video.Finally i found some video about this area of America.Athough is boring to some is still interesting for me.Greetings from Malaysia

[@jimembrey860]

I am from Midland and this video just made me feel good and brought back a lot of great cowboy memories.

[@ekalenak]

Great video, Kyle. In fact, a lane expansion is in the works. Desperately needed. I remember when no locals took that road. It was so far out of the way! Now it is in the middle of everything.

[@InterstateKyle]

Thank you Eric!

[@footprintsinamericanhistory]

I always love driving wide open country in places like West Texas. Enjoyed the video!

[@adriannewman1322]

I've spent 10 years delivering blue rhino propane bottles in those towns. I remember when 349 from mid to lamesa was just a single lane on each side

[@SharonBoo0305]

Look at that gorgeous sky! 💚💚💚

[@InterstateKyle]

I love Texas weather during the Monsoon season!

[@elbertmoreno2159]

Yea imagine hiking on a cold Texas day 🌵☕

[@jbncnow]

Lived here a third of my life i sure miss that wide open country!

[@mattwiser8406]

Good one again. I'd say the road could use another lane in each direction. And not that many cities can say they had two American Presidents call it home. Waiting eagerly for your videos of the D/FW area!

[@InterstateKyle]

Thank you Matt!

[@seniormasterghostshadow5923]

Nicely done.. home sweet home…💯🇺🇸😎🌪🌎👀

[@lynnamarsh6384]

didnt think there'd be that much traffic. its way down in Austin

[@danlee1835]

I do this drive every day, kind of odd to see it on video. I'm surprised you didn't pass me.

[@knowone6214]

Been down that chunk of road more times then I can remember

[@brentmims6012]

I20 is currently going through a facelift. All overpasses are being rebuilt so the interstate goes over as well as some new interchanges that did not exist before. Also, by the time this project is finished, the interstate will be 6 lane with 3 lanes in each direction.

[@KCWanderlust]

I'd say 6 lanes would be a welcome sight along this stretch, given all of the left lane hogs.

[@yupperdude1]

The most boring drive imo. I worked out west for a few months and drove from Dallas to Odessa every weekend. It was an absolute beating 😃

[@countenanceblog]

Odessa, Ukraine was the final major and easternmost stop on our honeymoon two years ago. And while that part of Ukraine isn't exactly a lush forest, I do remember it being a little more verdant than Odessa, Texas and environs.

[@PatrickDavis28]

I can kinda see where this is going. Lubbock, then Amarillo, and then possibly a loop back into New Mexico?

[@InterstateKyle]

If you look at the times these were filmed that I post at the opening sequence of the video it would probably make more sense. We only have three videos coming from the texas panhandle before we continue back on our series with I-10. I even stated in Episode 22 right at the end of the video that the I-10 series was resuming beginning with Episode 30.

[@justinddavis5082]

I used lived in midland 1983 to 1997 I'm NOW back in ABILENE TEXAS

[@rauljsalas9946]

How is it to live over there is there difference from those to city’s?

[@danlee1835]

@@rauljsalas9946 I work in both. I would say Abilene is prettier than Odessa... Definitely.

[@dwood78part23]

At least the scenery's more interesting to see than the 1st 40 miles of I-20. & seeing all that traffic while you were driving thought the Petroplex, I hope given the increased population growth, TxDOT does widen I-20 in the future. I noticed that they were putting in work in the video. But I doubt it's to widen the freeway!

[@robertgambling502]

At least the overhead bridges were made to allow an extra lane. This stretch should be a triple laner.

[@warsawpacked418]

They are. TXDOT is adding a lane in each direction to I-20 From just east of Midland to west Odessa.

[@bullinmd]

Guess I wait a week to find out which freeways/highways you took in Lubbock.

[@InterstateKyle]

Uploaded once a week every Friday (for the most part)

[@XanaxDust214]

Midland/Odessa area needs an I-220 (or 620, whatever's desired to call it) to run along south of I-20 as a bypass, as it's often a bottleneck going through there, but don't count on TXDot doing anything purposeful anytime soon, as they are notorious for running at least a decade behind on widening current roadways and constructing new ones to match the growth and transportation needs of any given area within the state...

[@donavanjohnson409]

Great drive along interstate 20

[@InterstateKyle]

Thank you!

[@donavanjohnson409]

@@InterstateKyle welcome

[@pilgrimhere652]

I went to Odessa to see my Son, He live there now, Then we went to midland, and that city is beautyfull, We saw the name George Bush at the court house, and other attractions , there are oil pumps and ingenier structures everywhere . Nice place, very nice.

[@flydragon7256]

Since you went to TX more than once, did you make it to Houston (my other favorite city besides Dallas and home to THE Katy Freeway)?

[@InterstateKyle]

I have never been to Houston or South/East Texas.

[@fayadhahmed5790]

Since you are driving on I 20, I wonder if you have videos of I 30?

[@InterstateKyle]

I guess you'll just have to wait and see! Of course Patreon members already know if I do or not ;)

[@fayadhahmed5790]

@@InterstateKyle Ok, that sounds good!

[@justindavis4444]

I grew up in midland texas 1983 to 1997 than moved back to my hometown abilene texas January 1997

[@FabiansMediaCorner2001]

Luckily Construction Had Started Last Year To Expand This Interstate & Is Expected To Be Complete In 10 Years. That Long Wait Will Definitely Be Worth It! The Traffic On This Interstate Has Been Horrible For Several Years Without The Extension.

[@davidmcclellan9621]

I think I will remember the terminology behind the word Petroplex. I have been known to coin the word petrocracy to describe the world of aristocratic politicians employed, and earning their massive monetary fortunes thereafter, in the petroleum-mining industries.

[@telescopicS627]

I've never seen so many trucks. It's as if all of Texas is out on a job.

[@DWNY358]

While I enjoyed this, I do miss the vertical scenery of Kyle’s other western USA videos.

[@justindavis4444]

My God parents still living in midland texas

[@justinddavis5082]

January 1997 to now

[@Skyline25]

Ughhh all the cars cruising in the overtaking lane...

[@rubenvarela4077]

I know that road k