How far is Lockney, TX from Muleshoe, TX?
The driving distance from Lockney, TX to Muleshoe, TX is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockney and Muleshoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockney and Muleshoe.
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Start on East Locust Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Locust Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 70
12.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 70
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Continue on East 5th Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · East 5th Street
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Continue on Olton Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Olton Road
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Continue on West US Highway 70
56.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min · West US Highway 70
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockney and Muleshoe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West US Highway 70
Continue on West US Highway 70
56.6 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockney and Mostly Sunny near Muleshoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockney to Muleshoe?
The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Olton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Lockney and 38 miles from Muleshoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.20 one way or $20.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockney and Mostly Sunny near Muleshoe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockney and Muleshoe. Straight-line distance: 73.63 mi (118.5 km).
#1 Lockney
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,619 |
| Coordinates | 34.1245200, -101.4415500 |
| Altitude | 999 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Muleshoe
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,822 |
| Coordinates | 34.2264700, -102.7238300 |
| Altitude | 1156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Muleshoe (-102.72383, 34.22647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.82 | $10.20 | $20.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| Premium | $4.68 | $12.50 | $25.00 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $15.13 | $30.27 |
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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