How far is it from Ackerly, TX, to Thunderbird Bay, TX, ?

The distance between Ackerly, TX, and Thunderbird Bay, TX, is 218 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ackerly, TX, to Thunderbird Bay, TX, ?

The drive from Ackerly, TX, to Thunderbird Bay, TX, takes approximately 4 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Ackerly, TX, to Thunderbird Bay, TX, ?

The fastest route from Ackerly, TX, to Thunderbird Bay, TX, covers 218 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 10 min.

Which direction is Thunderbird Bay, TX from Ackerly, TX?

Thunderbird Bay, TX lies roughly to the east of Ackerly, TX.

Which roads does the route from Ackerly, TX to Thunderbird Bay, TX follow?

The drive from Ackerly, TX to Thunderbird Bay, TX mainly follows US 87, I 20, US 183. The longest single stretch is 155 mi on I 20.

Which towns do you pass between Ackerly, TX and Thunderbird Bay, TX?

Towns on the route from Ackerly, TX to Thunderbird Bay, TX include Big Spring, Colorado City, Sweetwater, Abilene, Cisco.

Are there charging stations between Ackerly, TX and Thunderbird Bay, TX?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ackerly, TX to Thunderbird Bay, TX, including Flying J 738 (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 559 (350 kW); Walmart 3381 (Sweetwater, TX) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 16.

Ackerly, TX Thunderbird Bay, TX

Distance: 218 miDuration: 4 h 10 min

Driving from Ackerly, TX to Thunderbird Bay, TX takes about 4 h 10 min via I 20. The distance is 218 mi. The straight-line distance is 164 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Big Spring, TX, Lake Colorado City, TX, Sweetwater, TX, Abilene, TX, Cisco, TX. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 218 mi

1 Depart left onto 5th Street 1 mi
2 Keep slightly left onto 5th Street 1 mi
3 Turn straight 1 mi
4 Turn right onto William Crooker Highway 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto North US Highway 87 19 mi
6 Continue straight onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway 143 yd
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto North US Highway 87 3 mi
9 Turn left onto West Interstate 20 1 mi
10 Take ramp straight 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left 155 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn slightly left onto West Interstate 20 1 mi

14 Turn right onto US Highway 183 33 mi
15 Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 2273 6 mi
16 Turn left onto County Road 422 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Lake Shore Drive 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Starboard Drive 1 mi
19 Arrive right onto Starboard Drive

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The return trip from Thunderbird Bay, TX to Ackerly, TX covers roughly the same distance, 218 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

16 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 42 mi

Flying J 738CCS · I-20 Exit 277 101 N FM 707, Tye, TX, 79563350 kW
Pilot Travel Center 559CCS · 706 East I-20 Frontage Road, Big Spring, TX, 79720350 kW
Walmart 3381 (Sweetwater, TX)CCS, CHAdeMO · 407 NE Georgia Ave, Sweetwater, TX, 79556350 kW
Cisco Travel Plaza - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 16851 IH 20, Cisco, TX, 76437250 kW
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sweetwater - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 300 SE Georgia Ave., Sweetwater, TX, 79556250 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

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Popular routes from destination

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Thunderbird Bay, TX → Early, TX22 mi · 45 min Thunderbird Bay, TX → Blanket, TX22 mi · 45 min Thunderbird Bay, TX → Brownwood Regional Airport (BWD)17 mi · 35 min Thunderbird Bay, TX → Cross Plains, TX22 mi · 1 h Thunderbird Bay, TX → Gorman, TX46 mi · 1 h 25 min Thunderbird Bay, TX → Rising Star, TX21 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Thunderbird Bay, TX, {toState}?: The distance between Ackerly, TX, {fromState} and Thunderbird Bay, TX, {toState} is 218 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Thunderbird Bay, TX, {toState}?: The drive from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Thunderbird Bay, TX, {toState} takes approximately 4 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Thunderbird Bay, TX, {toState}?: The fastest route from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Thunderbird Bay, TX, {toState} covers 218 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 10 min.
Which direction is Thunderbird Bay, TX from Ackerly, TX?: Thunderbird Bay, TX lies roughly to the east of Ackerly, TX.
Which roads does the route from Ackerly, TX to Thunderbird Bay, TX follow?: The drive from Ackerly, TX to Thunderbird Bay, TX mainly follows US 87, I 20, US 183. The longest single stretch is 155 mi on I 20.
Which towns do you pass between Ackerly, TX and Thunderbird Bay, TX?: Towns on the route from Ackerly, TX to Thunderbird Bay, TX include Big Spring, Colorado City, Sweetwater, Abilene, Cisco.
Are there charging stations between Ackerly, TX and Thunderbird Bay, TX?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ackerly, TX to Thunderbird Bay, TX, including Flying J 738 (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 559 (350 kW); Walmart 3381 (Sweetwater, TX) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 16.

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