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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ector County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Southwest 1st Street
24 m · 4 sec · Southwest 1st Street
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Turn sharp right onto Hendricks Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hendricks Boulevard
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Continue on South State Highway 115
5.4 mi · 8 min · South State Highway 115
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Turn slight right
1.6 km · 3 min
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Turn straight onto West State Highway 302
104 m · 6 sec · West State Highway 302
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Continue on West Jim Sharp Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Jim Sharp Boulevard
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Continue on East State Highway 302
40.3 mi · 52 min · East State Highway 302
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Continue on Kermit Highway
1996 ft · 41 sec · Kermit Highway
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Turn left onto West 42nd Street
5.6 mi · 7 min · West 42nd Street
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Continue on Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Andrews Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Andrews Highway
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Turn left onto West Texas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Texas Avenue
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Turn right onto North Big Spring Street
117 m · 14 sec · North Big Spring Street
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Turn left onto West Wall Street
14 m · 1 sec · West Wall Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Wink
City in Winkler County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,014 |
| Coordinates | 31.7512400, -103.1598900 |
| Altitude | 851 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midland
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,069 |
| Coordinates | 31.9973500, -102.0779100 |
| Altitude | 848 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midland (-102.07791, 31.99735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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