How far is Wink, TX from Midland, TX?

The driving distance from Wink, TX to Midland, TX is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
73.25 mi
01h 36m
Flight
65.72 mi
105.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.72 mi
Kilometers
105.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.25 mi
Kilometers
117.88 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland
Sat, Jun 27, 12:08 PM CDT
Return by in Wink
Sat, Jun 27, 1:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wink
2026-06-27T10:32
Arrive Midland
Sat, Jun 27, 12:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wink
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
Goldsmith
TX

City in Ector County, Texas, United States

From Wink
36.6 mi
00h 48m
To Midland
36.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
104°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
101°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wink and Midland.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 1st Street

    24 m · 4 sec · Southwest 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Hendricks Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hendricks Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Highway 115

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South State Highway 115

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1.6 km · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West State Highway 302

    104 m · 6 sec · West State Highway 302

  6. 6

    Continue on West Jim Sharp Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Jim Sharp Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 302

    40.3 mi · 52 min · East State Highway 302

  8. 8

    Continue on Kermit Highway

    1996 ft · 41 sec · Kermit Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 42nd Street

    5.6 mi · 7 min · West 42nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Chris Kyle Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Chris Kyle Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Andrews Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Andrews Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Texas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Texas Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Big Spring Street

    117 m · 14 sec · North Big Spring Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Wall Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West Wall Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East State Highway 302
40.3 mi · 55%
Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 14%
West 42nd Street
5.65 mi · 8%
South State Highway 115
5.38 mi · 7%
Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
3.22 mi · 4%
Andrews Highway
3.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East State Highway 302

Continue on East State Highway 302

40.3 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldsmith
00h 48m from Wink
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wink and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Wink to Midland?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Goldsmith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Wink and 36.7 miles from Midland.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wink and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wink and Midland. Straight-line distance: 65.72 mi (105.77 km).

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#1 Wink

City in Winkler County, Texas, United States

Population1,014
Coordinates31.7512400, -103.1598900
Altitude851
CountryUnited States
Midland

#2 Midland

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

Population147,069
Coordinates31.9973500, -102.0779100
Altitude848
CountryUnited States
Start: Wink (-103.15989, 31.75124)
End: Midland (-102.07791, 31.99735)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $9.75
Round trip
$19.50
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.75 $19.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.94
Premium $4.59 $11.84 $23.69
Diesel $3.99 $10.30 $20.60

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 · Jun 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Wink and Midland. The current time is 10:32:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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