Midland, Texas to Pinnacles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1132.3 miles 1822.2 km · straight line
1358.7 miles estimated 2186.6 km · driving distance
27h 20min estimated drive time
$131 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Midland, Texas from Pinnacles?

The distance from Midland, Texas to Pinnacles is 1132.3 miles (1822.2 km) as the crow flies. Pinnacles is located WNW of Midland, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1358.7 miles, taking about 27h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Midland, Texas in Texas and Pinnacles in California.

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. 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 Midland, Texas and Pinnacles. 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 Midland, Texas to Pinnacles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 20min $131 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 48min $109–$204* Budget
Train ~35h 32min $163–$476* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Midland, Texas & Pinnacles

Quick Facts

Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
Pinnacles
36.49°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1028m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 377 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients