Big Spring to McAlester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

377.2 miles 607 km · straight line
452.6 miles estimated 728.4 km · driving distance
9h 6min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Big Spring from McAlester?

The distance from Big Spring to McAlester is 377.2 miles (607 km) as the crow flies. McAlester is located ENE of Big Spring. By car, the driving distance is approximately 452.6 miles, taking about 9h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Big Spring in Texas and McAlester in Oklahoma.

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 Big Spring and McAlester. 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 McAlester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 6min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 55min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 39min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Spring & McAlester

Quick Facts

Big Spring
32.25°N, 101.48°W
America/Chicago
744m elevation
McAlester
34.93°N, 95.77°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients