How far is Levelland, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Levelland, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Levelland and Lubbock.
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Start on Houston Street
4 m · 8 sec · Houston Street
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Turn left onto Avenue H
2497 ft · 1 min · Avenue H
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Highway 114
17.2 mi · 19 min · West State Highway 114
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Continue on Highway 114
3 mi · 3 min · Highway 114
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Continue on 19th Street
7.2 mi · 11 min · 19th Street
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Continue on 19th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · 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 Levelland and Lubbock.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West State Highway 114
At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Highway 114
17.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Levelland 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 Levelland to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Smyer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Levelland and 15.3 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Levelland and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.
Stop Ideas Near Smyer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
vintage town hall
City of Levelland City Hall
Smyer City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smyer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Levelland and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 30.1 mi (48.44 km).
#1 Levelland
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 13,497 |
| Coordinates | 33.5873200, -102.3779600 |
| Altitude | 1073 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
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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