Economic Development

Location

• Texas Midwest  Clyde is located near the center of Texas that provides easy access to all parts of the State along with both east and west coasts as well as the new markets in Mexico.  The Texas Midwest Community encompasses a 22-county area that works together for tourism and business development of the region.

• Highways  Clyde is located 10 minutes driving time east of Abilene on Interstate 20 that provides east/west access.  Other major highways that are easily accessible that provide north/south access are U.S. Hwy 283 being four miles east and U.S. Hwys 277 and 83 being fifteen miles to the west.

• Transportation  We are served by the Abilene Regional Airport, located 12 miles west of the City.  American Eagle offers daily service to Dallas/Fort Worth on both SAAB 340 and Regional Jets.  Continental Express offers 3 flights per day to Houston.  Clyde is on the mainline of the Union Pacific Railroad with rail service provided out of Abilene as is bus service provided by Greyhound Bus Lines.

• Texas Forts Trail  Clyde is surrounded by a 650-mile route connecting Fort Phantom Hill, Fort Griffin, Fort Belknap, Fort Richardson, Fort McKavett, Fort Mason, Fort Concho, and Fort Chadbourne.  Follow the trail for a memorable trip with many reasons for wanting to come back and visit again.

• Mileage  Clyde is located 12 miles east of Abilene, 130 miles west of Fort Worth, 150 miles south of Wichita Falls and 220 miles north of Austin.  Major markets within a one-day driving radius include Dallas, Lubbock, Houston, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, El Paso, and the Mexican border.

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