Albuquerque to Big Spring: Road Trip Guide & Distance

356 miles 572.9 km · straight line
428 miles actual route 688.8 km · driving distance
7h 43min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Big Spring?

The distance from Albuquerque to Big Spring is 356 miles (572.9 km) as the crow flies. Big Spring is located ESE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 428 miles, taking about 7h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Big Spring in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Big Spring. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Big Spring

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 43min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 16min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~7h 20min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Big Spring

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Big Spring
32.25°N, 101.48°W
America/Chicago
744m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM