Big Sur to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1164.1 miles 1873.4 km · straight line
1396.9 miles estimated 2248.1 km · driving distance
28h 6min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Big Sur from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Big Sur to Midland, Texas is 1164.1 miles (1873.4 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located E of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1396.9 miles, taking about 28h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California and Midland, Texas in Texas.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Sur and Midland, Texas. 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 Sur to Midland, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 6min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 43min $112–$210* Budget
Train ~36h 32min $168–$489* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Sur & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Big Sur
36.27°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
152m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 388 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients