7 days in Big Bend National Park & Marfa Itinerary

Big Bend National Park is known for nature, trails, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Santa Elena Canyon, hike along The Window Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lost Mine Trail, and take in the awesome beauty at Chisos Mountains.

To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Big Bend National Park driving holiday tool.

Philadelphia to Big Bend National Park is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Philadelphia to Big Bend National Park is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Philadelphia, expect much warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Big Bend National Park, ranging from highs of 87°F to lows of 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive to Marfa.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Marfa: Fort Davis (McDonald Observatory & Davis Mountain Scenic Loop) and Balmorhea State Park (in Toyahvale).

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You can drive from Big Bend National Park to Marfa in 3 hours. Traveling from Big Bend National Park in April, expect Marfa to be slightly colder, temps between 76°F and 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.