How far is Lubbock, TX from Big Spring, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Big Spring, TX is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Big Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Big Spring.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue Q
1.6 km · 1 min · Avenue Q
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Turn left onto 34th Street
2960 ft · 1 min · 34th Street
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Turn right onto Interstate 27
80 m · 5 sec · Interstate 27
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Take the ramp slight left
1897 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway
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Continue on US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Lynn Avenue
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway
131 m · 5 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on North US Highway 87
2.4 mi · 4 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on North Lamesa Highway
3020 ft · 1 min · North Lamesa Highway
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Continue on North Gregg Street
2513 ft · 1 min · North Gregg Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
113 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Lancaster Street
115 m · 22 sec · South Lancaster Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
92 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Big Spring.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 87
Continue on US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Big Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Big Spring?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Lamesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Lubbock and 52.8 miles from Big Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Big Spring.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Big Spring. Straight-line distance: 94.28 mi (151.73 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Big Spring
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 28,077 |
| Coordinates | 32.2504000, -101.4787400 |
| Altitude | 744 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Spring (-101.47874, 32.2504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.13 | $28.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $17.17 | $34.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
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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