Miles Texas Map

About Miles, Texas

Miles is a locality in Runnels County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,030. The population density is 265.5 people per km². Miles is located at 31.5974°N, 100.1823°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76861.

Miles, Texas, presents a landscape defined by the subtle undulations of the rolling plains, a topography that speaks of eons of wind and water shaping the earth. It lies 17.6 miles east-northeast of San Angelo, TX (from San Angelo, TX: bearing 58°T), and is situated 16.9 miles southwest of Ballinger. Here, the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas painted with the pale blues of midday and the fiery oranges and purples of a setting sun. The land itself is a study in muted colors: the pale greens of sparse grass, the dusty browns of dry soil, and the occasional, stoic silhouette of a mesquite tree, its branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the heavens. The air carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of distant ranches and the sun-baked earth, and in the quiet evenings, the distant lowing of cattle can sometimes be heard, a soft punctuation to the stillness. The history of Miles is intrinsically tied to the railroads that once crisscrossed this part of Texas, a vital artery that brought settlers and commerce to this relatively open country. The town's economy, once sustained by agriculture and the needs of passing travelers, has since adapted, with many residents finding work in the surrounding oil fields or commuting to larger nearby centers. Yet, a distinct sense of place endures, a quiet resilience born from generations of making a life on this land. The main street of Miles, though not bustling, holds a certain dignity, its older buildings bearing the marks of time and use, each brick and weathered sign a quiet testament to the town's enduring spirit, and the afternoon light often bathes the facades in a warm, golden hue, lending a gentle, almost nostalgic glow to the everyday.

About This Miles Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Miles, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.59738, -100.182308. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Miles and Runnels County.

Detailed location data for Miles includes the ZIP code (76861), telephone area code (325), county seat of Runnels County (Ballinger), and school district assignment (Miles Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Miles is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.