How far is Littlefield, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Littlefield, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
36.71 mi
00h 39m
Flight
35.75 mi
57.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.75 mi
Kilometers
57.54 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.71 mi
Kilometers
59.08 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sat, May 30, 1:17 PM CDT
Return by in Littlefield
Sat, May 30, 1:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littlefield
2026-05-30T12:37
Arrive Lubbock
Sat, May 30, 1:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Littlefield
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Anton
TX

City in Hockley County, Texas, United States

From Littlefield
18.3 mi
00h 19m
To Lubbock
18.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Waylon Jennings Boulevard

    2212 ft · 44 sec · East Waylon Jennings Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Delano Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Delano Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Avenue Q

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Avenue Q

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Littlefield 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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delano Avenue
1.58 mi · 4%
Avenue Q
1.12 mi · 3%
East Waylon Jennings Boulevard
0.42 mi · 1%
19th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anton
00h 19m from Littlefield
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Littlefield 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 Littlefield to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Anton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Littlefield and 18.4 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Littlefield and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 35.75 mi (57.54 km).

Littlefield

#1 Littlefield

City in Texas, USA

Population5,755
Coordinates33.9173100, -102.3249000
Altitude1085
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: East Waylon Jennings Boulevard (-102.3249, 33.917362)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.75
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.87 $9.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.59 $5.92 $11.84
Diesel $3.99 $5.15 $10.30

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Littlefield and Lubbock. The current time is 12:37:54.

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.