The drive from Fort Stockton to Snyder is a 180-mile journey north via US-87. This route takes you through the desert landscape of the Permian Basin. The drive typically takes about 3 hours. It is a very straightforward route, but expect heavy truck traffic due to the oil industry activity in the area.
Total Distance: 290 km driving distance, 270 km straight-line air distance.
The road is heavily used by oil field trucks; maintain a safe distance and be patient.
Any time of year, but be prepared for heavy traffic during peak oil industry hours.