How far is Lubbock, TX from Borger, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Borger, TX is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.32 mi
03h 14m
Flight
146.73 mi
236.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.73 mi
Kilometers
236.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.32 mi
Kilometers
278.93 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Borger
Sun, May 31, 4:33 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sun, May 31, 7:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-31T01:19
Arrive Borger
Sun, May 31, 4:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Happy
TX

Village in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
86.7 mi
01h 37m
To Borger
86.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
99°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 27 North, US 87 North

    1652 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    104.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    12.8 mi · 14 min · Canyon Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth

    607 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth

    1503 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 335: Lakeside Drive

    963 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Interstate Drive

    1141 ft · 25 sec · East Interstate Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Lakeside Drive

    1.9 mi · 2 min · South Lakeside Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    5.9 mi · 7 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on East US Highway 60

    15.9 mi · 18 min · East US Highway 60

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 207

    955 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 207

  16. 16

    Continue on Franklin Avenue

    1792 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Elsie Avenue

    22.9 mi · 34 min · Elsie Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    91 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Borger.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
105 mi · 60%
Elsie Avenue
22.9 mi · 13%
East US Highway 60
15.9 mi · 9%
Canyon Expressway
12.8 mi · 7%
East Amarillo Boulevard
5.9 mi · 3%
I 40 East
4.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
146.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Happy
01h 37m from Lubbock
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lubbock and Sunny near Borger.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Borger?

The road trip is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Happy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Lubbock and 86.6 miles from Borger.

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

The direct path is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Sunny near Borger.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Borger. Straight-line distance: 146.73 mi (236.14 km).

Lubbock

#1 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
Borger

#2 Borger

City in Texas

Population12,225
Coordinates35.6678200, -101.3973900
Altitude938
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Borger (-101.39739, 35.66782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.15 L · about $23.13
Round trip
$46.25
12.24 gal · 46.3 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.13 $46.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.02 $52.04
Premium $4.59 $28.10 $56.19
Diesel $3.99 $24.44 $48.87

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Borger. The current time is 01:19:08.

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.