How far is Big Spring, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Big Spring, TX to El Paso, TX is about 345.2 miles (555.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.4 miles (475.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Ghost town in Reeves County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Spring and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Spring and El Paso.
-
1
Start on West 4th Street
25 m · 9 sec · West 4th Street
-
2
Turn left onto South Gregg Street
117 m · 15 sec · South Gregg Street
-
3
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 3rd Street
-
4
Continue on West Highway 80
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Highway 80
-
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
1137 ft · 28 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
174 mi · 2 hr 50 min
-
7
Merge slight left
166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
-
9
Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
-
10
Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
-
11
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Spring and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
174 mi · 02h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Big Spring and Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Spring to El Paso?
The road trip is about 345.2 miles (555.6 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Toyah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.4 miles from Big Spring and 172.8 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.4 miles (475.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.03 one way or $92.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Big Spring and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Big Spring and Sunny near El Paso.
Stop Ideas Near Toyah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Toyah.
Alpine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Spring and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 295.37 mi (475.35 km).
#1 Big Spring
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 28,077 |
| Coordinates | 32.2504000, -101.4787400 |
| Altitude | 744 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $46.03 | $92.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.79 | $103.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.92 | $111.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.63 | $97.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Texas · Apr 22, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.