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Trip from Big Spring, TX to Coahoma, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

13m

Distance

10.9 mi

18 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Howard County, Texas, United States

Big Spring, TX

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Downtown Coahoma, TX, TX

Coahoma, TX

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Trip Overview

Big Spring, TX to Coahoma, TX is 10.9 miles and takes about 13 minutes via I 20, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip, primarily on the interstate, connecting two points within the Great Plains region of Texas. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's more of a quick hop than a full road trip. You'll likely find yourself on this stretch for practical purposes, perhaps a quick errand or a brief transition between destinations. Plan for this to be a straightforward, no-fuss drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 8.4 mi 8m
West 4th Street 1.7 mi 3m
South 1st Street 0.3 mi <1m
Southwest Broadway Street 0.1 mi <1m
Culp Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 8.4 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Spring, TX and Coahoma, TX.

1

Start on I 20 Bus

1.7 mi · 3 min · West 4th Street
2

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · this road
Toward I 20 East: Abilene
3

Merge onto I 20

8.4 mi · 8 min · I 20
4

Take the exit

233 ft · 13 sec
Exit 188 Toward FM 820: Coahoma
5

Turn straight onto Southwest Broadway Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Southwest Broadway Street
6

Turn left onto FM 820

0.3 mi · 31 sec · South 1st Street
7

Turn right onto Culp Avenue

48 ft · 2 sec · Culp Avenue
8

Arrive at destination

Culp Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
2.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
10.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward FM 820: Coahoma

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 188 Toward FM 820: Coahoma
5
10.7 mi into trip | ~12m in | FM 820 / South 1st Street

Turn left onto FM 820 / South 1st Street

Navigation decision point

5
10.9 mi into trip | ~13m in | Culp Avenue

Turn right onto Culp Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.65 one way

$3.31 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $1.82 $3.65
premium $4.58 $1.97 $3.93
diesel $5.35 $2.30 $4.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.3 0 $1.14 $0.52
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.95 $0.44
EV Truck/SUV 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of May 30, 2026

Origin

Big Spring, TX

Afternoon in Big Spring on Wednesday

Local time

4:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 to 15 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 29 at 7:37PM CDT until May 29 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 7:35PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Coahoma, TX

Afternoon in Coahoma on Wednesday

Local time

4:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 to 15 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 29 at 7:37PM CDT until May 29 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 7:35PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

13m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is heavily highway-focused, with 77% of the drive taking place on major roads like I 20. You'll experience a mostly uninterrupted drive, with the longest stretch covering 8.4 miles on I 20. The profile suggests a highway-centric experience, meaning you can expect fairly consistent speeds and limited turns for most of the journey. The transition from I 20 to local roads like West 4th Street and South 1st Street will be brief, marking the end of this quick drive.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and West 4th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near I 20.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.7 miles (FM 820 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,464 ft 2,390 ft

Total Climb

102 ft

Total Descent

128 ft

Highest Point

2,464 ft

~5.5 mi in

Elevation Range

75 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Big Spring, TX

Full guide →

Big Spring is a city on the Edwards Plateau in Texas.

Top landmarks

  • • 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

Arriving in Coahoma, TX

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.7 miles (FM 820 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coahoma, TX before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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