How far is Lubbock, TX from Cactus, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Cactus, TX is about 182.7 miles (294 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Cactus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Cactus.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue Q
2.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue Q
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Keep slight left to continue on I 27 North, US 87 North
1652 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
104.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Canyon Expressway
13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street
45.4 mi · 48 min · South Fillmore Street
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Continue on South Dumas Avenue
15.1 mi · 16 min · South Dumas Avenue
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Turn right onto North Drive
1054 ft · 32 sec · North Drive
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Turn right onto Rector Avenue
46 m · 4 sec · Rector Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rector Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Cactus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cactus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Cactus?
The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 91.5 miles from Lubbock and 91.2 miles from Cactus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.2 miles (275.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lubbock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cactus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Cactus. Straight-line distance: 171.17 mi (275.47 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 Cactus
Situated in Moore County on the high plains of the Texas Panhandle, this community rests at an elevation of 3,619 feet along U.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0522600, -102.0024000 |
| Altitude | 1103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cactus (-102.0024, 36.05226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $3.84 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $28.04 | $56.08 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $30.46 | $60.93 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
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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