Directions

"I have wandered all my life and I have also traveled; the difference between the two being this, that we wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment"
-- Hilaire Belloc

Big Bend is clearly a destination spot, but that is what makes the area so special! While we are far from any major metropolitan areas (folks, our nearest Wal-Mart is two and half hours away!), the end justifies the means. Here are some tips for getting to Big Bend:

Directions to Far Flung Outdoor Center
We are located on Farm Road 170 about one-half mile west of the intersection of Highway 118 and Farm Road 170. We are on the left hand side (south) of FM 170 as you travel towards the Terlingua ghost-town and Lajitas. Our property is fronted by a three- panel cedar fence. Our office facilities are in a tan metal building with red trim. Look for the large yellow signs with our name and logo.

Driving
We are 10-12 hours from Houston and Dallas; 8 hours from Austin and San Antonio; 5-6 hours from El Paso and Lubbock. Please add an extra day of driving on both ends of your trip to account for distances. Repair shops in the Big Bend are few and far between, so make sure the old clunker is in good working condition.

If you are driving from Houston……our suggestion is to travel I-10 to San Antonio and then take Highway 90 through Del Rio for the drive out to Big Bend. On the return trip, take I-10 from Fort Stockton back to Houston, which is a faster journey.

If you are driving from Dallas……take I-20 to just west of Odessa, then take either Farm Road 1053 or Highway 18 (from Monahans) south to Fort Stockton. Then Highway 67 South to Alpine and Highway 118 South to Study Butte/Terlingua.

If you are driving from Austin…… take Highway 290 through Fredericksburg to I-10; travel west on I-10 to Fort Stockton; take Highway 67 to Alpine, then Highway 118 South to Study Butte/Terlingua.

If you are driving from El Paso….. take I-10 east to Van Horn, then Highway 90 to Alpine; then Highway 118 South to Study Butte/Terlingua.

Travel Times to Far Flung Outdoor Center
(in hours, approximate):

Flying

Southwest Airlines has the best connections into Midland. Several rental car agencies are available at the airport. Drive time from the Midland airport to Big Bend is four hours.

Southwest and American have the best connections into El Paso. Rental car agencies are plentiful at the El Paso airport. Drive time from the El Paso airport is 5 hours.

Trains

Amtrak (800-USA-RAIL) has service several times a week into Alpine, but don't be in a big hurry as the train has a reputation for not being on time. Local rental car service is available in Alpine.

Rental Car Service

FFOC offers Jeep rentals in the Big Bend area; Alpine Auto Rental (800-894-3463) has vehicles out of Alpine.

Questions? Email one of our friendly staff