How far is Early, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Early, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Nolan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Early and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Early and Lubbock.
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Start on the route
45 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garmon Drive
45 m · 29 sec · Garmon Drive
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Continue on Garmon Drive
87 m · 11 sec · Garmon Drive
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on Lamar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
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Turn right onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Early and Lubbock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 84 West
Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Early and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lubbock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Early to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from Early and 117.9 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.44 one way or $62.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Early and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lubbock.
Stop Ideas Near Roscoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscoe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Early and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 211.48 mi (340.35 km).
#2 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $31.44 | $62.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.38 | $70.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.20 | $76.39 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.22 | $66.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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