Where to stop

Best places to stop between San Antonio and Terlingua

The I-10, US-385 and TX-118 drive runs about 410 miles and 6.5 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 289 of 410

   1. Fort Stockton, TX

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 121 miles left to Terlingua.

   Hotels in Fort StocktonWhere to stay in Fort Stockton

2. Mile 343 of 410

   2. Marathon, TX

   The last big stop before Terlingua, 67 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in MarathonWhere to stay in Marathon

Sights worth the detour

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

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost