Fourth of July road trip

San Antonio to Terlingua for Fourth of July

Distance

410 mi

Driving

6.5 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Fort Stockton

The next Fourth of July lands on Sunday, July 4, 2027. On I-10, US-385 and TX-118, the heaviest traffic usually hits the two days before the Fourth and the day after. Fireworks nights fill small-town rooms first, so lock your overnight early.

Book the halfway night early

Fort Stockton sits about 289 miles from San Antonio and 121 miles from Terlingua. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

• Stays in Fort Stockton
• Stays in Terlingua

Along the way

• Santa Elena Canyon
• Chisos Basin Window Trail
• Dark-sky stargazing in Big Bend

Full drive guide for this route