Big Spring, TX Road Trips
Big Spring, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 312 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Big Spring, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
450.6 mi
Houston, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 57m
Amarillo, TX
Plan Around Big Spring, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Big Spring, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Big Spring, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Big Spring, TX
Driving from Big Spring, TX
Expect an average of 312 miles and about 5h 23m behind the wheel when leaving Big Spring, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 451 miles (8h 30m), while the shortest is just 228 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Big Spring, TX most often head toward Houston, TX (450.6 mi, 8h 30m), El Paso, TX (345.1 mi, 5h 41m), San Antonio, TX (296.6 mi, 5h 13m), Austin, TX (292.6 mi, 4h 59m), and Fort Worth, TX (259.8 mi, 3h 58m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 312-mile trip from Big Spring, TX, budget about $46 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Big Spring, TX and 3 routes heading into Big Spring, TX, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 228 to 451 miles.
The longest mapped route from Big Spring, TX covers 451 miles and takes approximately 8h 30m. Shorter options start at just 228 miles.
The average route from Big Spring, TX runs about 312 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 312-mile trip from Big Spring, TX costs roughly $46 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Big Spring, TX include Houston, TX, El Paso, TX, San Antonio, TX and Austin, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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