Big Spring to Clifton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

613.2 miles 986.8 km · straight line
735.8 miles estimated 1184.2 km · driving distance
14h 48min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
322° NW bearing direction

How far is Big Spring from Clifton?

The distance from Big Spring to Clifton is 613.2 miles (986.8 km) as the crow flies. Clifton is located NW of Big Spring. By car, the driving distance is approximately 735.8 miles, taking about 14h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Big Spring in Texas and Clifton in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Spring and Clifton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Big Spring to Clifton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 48min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 46min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 14min $88–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Spring & Clifton

Quick Facts

Big Spring
32.25°N, 101.48°W
America/Chicago
744m elevation
Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients