How far is Fabens, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Fabens, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 354.2 miles (570.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fabens and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fabens and Lubbock.
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Start on the route
47 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Fabens Street
52 m · 7 sec · Fabens Street
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Continue on Fabens Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Fabens Road
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Take the ramp right
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
137.1 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left
120.5 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
1231 ft · 27 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Southeast Loop 338
1.3 km · 1 min · Southeast Loop 338
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Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
85 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 191 East
832 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 191 East
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Take the ramp slight left
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 349, FM 1788: UT Permian Basin CEED, Midland International Airport
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 191
1029 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 191
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Turn slight left onto North FM 1788
2.2 mi · 3 min · North FM 1788
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Keep slight right to continue on Nadine and Tom Craddick Highway
12.5 mi · 13 min · Nadine and Tom Craddick Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 349
47 mi · 47 min · State Highway 349
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 87
82 m · 4 sec · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 52 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway
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Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 50th Street
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 27
72 m · 7 sec · Interstate 27
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Turn left onto 50th Street
1 km · 1 min · 50th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue Q
2 mi · 2 min · Avenue Q
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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 Fabens and Lubbock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Fabens Road
Merge slight left
137 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Fabens 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 Fabens to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 354.2 miles (570.1 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?
Pyote is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.3 miles from Fabens and 156.9 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.24 one way or $94.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fabens and Lubbock, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fabens and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fabens and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 288.74 mi (464.68 km).
#1 Fabens
Census designated place
| Population | 8,257 |
| Coordinates | 31.5023400, -106.1585900 |
| Altitude | 1102 |
| Country | United States |
#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: 570 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 25m |
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 | $47.24 | $94.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.15 | $106.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $57.39 | $114.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $49.91 | $99.83 |
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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