Origin
Big Spring, TX
Night in Big Spring on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Big Spring, TX to Coahoma, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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.
Big Spring, TX
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Coahoma, TX
Mark Direen
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 44 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
$3.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.95 | $3.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Coahoma, TX
Night in Coahoma on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
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
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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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