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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.7 mi
00h 37m
Flight
30.1 mi
48.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.1 mi
Kilometers
48.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.7 mi
Kilometers
49.41 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM CDT
Return by in Levelland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Levelland
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Levelland
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Smyer
TX

Town of the United States

From Levelland
15.3 mi
00h 18m
To Lubbock
15.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Houston Street

    4 m · 8 sec · Houston Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue H

    2497 ft · 1 min · Avenue H

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Highway 114

    17.2 mi · 19 min · West State Highway 114

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 114

    3 mi · 3 min · Highway 114

  5. 5

    Continue on 19th Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · 19th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 19th Street

  7. 7

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Highway 114
17.2 mi · 56%
19th Street
10 mi · 33%
Highway 114
3.03 mi · 10%
Avenue H
0.47 mi · 2%
Houston Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyer
00h 18m from Levelland
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Smyer and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

vintage town hall

Lubbock , TX
11707 Troy Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424
Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

City of Levelland City Hall

Levelland , TX
1709 Ave H, Levelland, TX 79336
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.5 mi away

Smyer City Hall

Smyer , TX
202 Lincoln St, Smyer, TX 79367
Rating 2.6/5 5 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smyer.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Levelland and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 30.1 mi (48.44 km).

Levelland

#1 Levelland

City in Texas, USA

Population13,497
Coordinates33.5873200, -102.3779600
Altitude1073
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: Houston Street (-102.37796, 33.587284)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.16
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Levelland and Lubbock. The current time is 21:11:35.

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.