Big Spring, TX Road Trips
Big Spring, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 274 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
12
Longest Drive
450.6 mi
Houston, TX
Quickest Drive
13m
Coahoma, 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
Big Spring, TX to Houston, TX
Big Spring, TX to El Paso, TX
Big Spring, TX to Montopolis, TX
Big Spring, TX to San Antonio, TX
Big Spring, TX to Austin, TX
Big Spring, TX to Irving, TX
Big Spring, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Big Spring, TX to Amarillo, TX
Big Spring, TX to Coahoma, TX
Driving from Big Spring, TX
Expect an average of 274 miles and about 4h 56m 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 11 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), Montopolis, TX (302.7 mi, 5h 44m), San Antonio, TX (296.6 mi, 5h 13m), and Austin, TX (289.4 mi, 5h 39m). 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 274-mile trip from Big Spring, TX, budget about $41 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 9 mapped routes leaving Big Spring, TX and 3 routes heading into Big Spring, TX, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 451 miles.
The longest mapped route from Big Spring, TX covers 451 miles and takes approximately 8h 30m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.
The average route from Big Spring, TX runs about 274 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 274-mile trip from Big Spring, TX costs roughly $41 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, Montopolis, TX and San Antonio, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Big Spring, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
24,769
Median Income
$70,532
Median Home Value
$138,800
Median Age
36.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Big Spring, TX
A sampling of people born in Big Spring, TX.
Betty Buckley
1947
American actress and singer
Dave O'Brien
1912–1969
American actor and director (1912-1969)
Ryan Tannehill
1988
American football player (born 1988)
J. J. Pickle
1913–2005
American politician, Democratic congressman from Texas (1913–2005)
Rose Magers
1960
volleyball player
Nellie Gray
1924–2012
American lawyer and anti-abortion activist (1924–2012)
Vy Dong
1976
American chemist
Mike Christie
1949–2019
American ice hockey player (1949–2019)
Harry Hickox
1910–1994
actor (1910-1994)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Big Spring, TX.
Settles Hotel
historic place in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas
Hangar 25 Air Museum
air museum in Big Spring, Texas, U.S.
Potton-Hayden House
historic place in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q859362), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Big Spring, TX
Big Spring is a city on the Edwards Plateau in Texas.
1 Big Spring State Park, ☏ +1 432 263-4931. 8AM-sunset. Free. (updated Sep 2021) Hangar 25 Air Museum, 1911 Apron Dr, ☏ +1 432 264-1999. Big Spring Bombadier School during WWII, and then later incorporated as part of Webb Air Force Base, the hangar now holds a museum which showcases military history in the area. Heritage Museum of Big Spring, 510 Scurry St, ☏ +1 432 267-8255. History museum focusing on early pioneer life, railroad history, and oil production in the area. Potton House, 200 N Gregg St, ☏ +1 432 263-0511. Restored Victorian home built in 1901 which showcases turn of the century home furnishings.
Spanish Inn Restaurant, 200 NW 3rd St, ☏ +1 432-267-5871. Big John’s Feed Lot by Brenda, 802 W 3rd St, ☏ +1 432-264-7555. Little hole in the wall BBQ place. Been around forever and is very good! Burgers, chicken fried steak, all-u-can-eat fried shrimp and catfish on Fridays, BBQ and more. Very reasonable.
Comfort Inn & Suites, 1109 N Aylesford St, ☏ +1 432-263-5400. $80 (Dec 2021). 1 Days Inn, 2701 S. Gregg St, ☏ +1 432 267-5237. 2 Hotel Settles, 200 E 3rd St, ☏ +1 432-267-7500. A historical Art Deco hotel first opened in 1930. (updated May 2015)
I-20 passes through the city, connecting Abilene and Dallas-Fort Worth in the east with Midland-Odessa and El Paso to the west. US 87 connects the city with Lubbock to the north and San Angelo and San Antonio to the south.
Travel tips adapted from Big Spring on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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