How far is San Angelo, TX from Midland, TX?

The driving distance from San Angelo, TX to Midland, TX is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.16 mi
02h 07m
Flight
103.23 mi
166.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.23 mi
Kilometers
166.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.16 mi
Kilometers
180.5 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 PM CDT
Return by in San Angelo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Angelo
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Midland
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Angelo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sterling City
TX

City in Texas, USA

From San Angelo
56 mi
01h 03m
To Midland
56.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Angelo and Midland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Angelo and Midland.

  1. 1

    Start on East Harris Avenue

    1855 ft · 1 min · East Harris Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Koenigheim Street

    1164 ft · 20 sec · North Koenigheim Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Bryant Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 87 North

    23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Continue on East Florida Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Florida Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Big Spring Street

    3046 ft · 43 sec · South Big Spring Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Wall Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West Wall Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wall Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Angelo and Midland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SH 158 West
64.1 mi · 57%
US Highway 87 North
41.6 mi · 37%
North Bryant Boulevard
4.3 mi · 4%
East Florida Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
South Big Spring Street
0.58 mi · 1%
East Harris Avenue
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

SH 158 West

Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland

64.1 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
103.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling City
01h 03m from San Angelo
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Angelo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Angelo to Midland?

The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sterling City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from San Angelo and 56.1 miles from Midland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around San Angelo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Angelo and Midland. Straight-line distance: 103.23 mi (166.14 km).

San Angelo

#1 San Angelo

The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.

Population101,612
Coordinates31.4637700, -100.4370400
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
Midland

#2 Midland

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

Population147,069
Coordinates31.9973500, -102.0779100
Altitude848
CountryUnited States
Start: San Angelo (-100.43704, 31.46377)
End: Midland (-102.07791, 31.99735)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
14.98 L · about $15.20
Round trip
$30.40
7.92 gal · 29.96 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $15.20 $30.40
Mid-grade $4.35 $17.21 $34.43
Premium $4.72 $18.70 $37.41
Diesel $5.78 $22.87 $45.75

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between San Angelo and Midland. The current time is 12:49:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.