How far is San Antonio, TX from Big Spring, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Big Spring, TX is about 296.8 miles (477.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Menard County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Big Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Big Spring.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto Navarro Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Navarro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · San Pedro Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
2891 ft · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue
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Turn left onto West Cypress Street
604 ft · 10 sec · West Cypress Street
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Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
657 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
553 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Frisco Avenue
21.5 mi · 23 min · Frisco Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
39.2 mi · 40 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on South Koenigheim Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street
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Continue on North Bryant Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 87 North
23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
37.7 mi · 38 min · US Highway 87 North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business North: Big Spring
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on South US Highway 87
3.1 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Gregg Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Gregg Street
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
117 m · 19 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto South Lancaster Street
115 m · 19 sec · South Lancaster Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
92 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Big Spring.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
McDermott Freeway
Keep slight right
98.7 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Big Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Big Spring?
The road trip is about 296.8 miles (477.6 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Menard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.4 miles from San Antonio and 148.3 miles from Big Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 6:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Big Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Menard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Menard City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menard.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Big Spring. Straight-line distance: 263.59 mi (424.21 km).
#1 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Spring
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 28,077 |
| Coordinates | 32.2504000, -101.4787400 |
| Altitude | 744 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Spring (-101.47874, 32.2504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $39.57 | $79.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.52 | $89.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.07 | $96.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.81 | $83.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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