You Won’t Believe How Far Texans Will Drive for a Piece of Pecan Pie

It’s no secret we Texans are big fans of pecan pie. But how far would the average Texan be willing to drive for one slice? 

Spoiler alert: it’s pretty damn far. 

Before I came across this article by Mixbook ahead of National Pi Day (March 14, an homage to the mathematical constant known as pi, which is 3.14), I never gave one thought to just how far I would be willing to travel for a slice of pie.

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But as someone who loves pie in general, especially pecan, I started kicking it around in my head. Just how far would I be willing to drive for a slice of what is considered to be the best pecan pie on the planet?

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The thing is, I love road trips. So, I’m always looking for any excuse to get out and explore the countryside. For me, road-tripping is just as much about the journey as it is the destination. 

That said, I would readily drive to Austin for a slice of pecan pie. In case you’re wondering, I live in Wichita Falls, which is about 5 hours away if you take the scenic route along US-281 as I typically do. 

So, according to Mixtape’s survey of more than 3,000 “pie aficionados,” I would be willing to drive twice as far as the average Texan, who would be willing to drive 2 hours and 23 minutes for a slice of pecan pie. 

I’ll be the first to admit to having a sweet tooth like a child. But I didn’t realize it was that bad.