How far is Canyon, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Canyon, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97 miles (156.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.55 mi
01h 34m
Flight
96.97 mi
156.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.97 mi
Kilometers
156.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.55 mi
Kilometers
168.26 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in Canyon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canyon
2026-04-23T01:20
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canyon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Seth Ward
TX

Census designated place

From Canyon
52.9 mi
00h 47m
To Lubbock
51.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canyon and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canyon and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on 23rd Street

    55 m · 12 sec · 23rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto I-27 Frontage Road

    1125 ft · 31 sec · I-27 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    816 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    100.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 326: Avenue Q

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canyon and Lubbock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
100 mi · 96%
Spur 326
2.81 mi · 3%
4th Avenue
2.17 mi · 2%
I-27 Frontage Road
0.37 mi
23rd Street
0.03 mi
19th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

100 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
97 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seth Ward
00h 47m from Canyon
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Canyon and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canyon to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seth Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Canyon and 51.7 miles from Lubbock.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 97 miles (156.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canyon and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canyon and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 96.97 mi (156.06 km).

Canyon

#1 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population13,303
Coordinates34.9803300, -101.9188000
Altitude1080
CountryUnited States
Lubbock

#2 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
Start: 23rd Street (-101.919338, 34.980331)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.97 L · about $13.94
Round trip
$27.89
7.38 gal · 27.94 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.94 $27.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.69 $31.38
Premium $4.59 $16.94 $33.88
Diesel $3.99 $14.73 $29.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Canyon and Lubbock. The current time is 01:20:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.