How far is Lubbock, TX from Canyon, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Canyon, TX is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97 miles (156.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.59 mi
01h 49m
Flight
96.97 mi
156.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.97 mi
Kilometers
156.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.59 mi
Kilometers
169.93 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canyon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Canyon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Seth Ward
TX

Census designated place

From Lubbock
52.9 mi
00h 54m
To Canyon
52.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 217: Canyon, Palo Duro Canyon State Park

    970 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto I-27 Frontage Road

    1486 ft · 44 sec · I-27 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 23rd Street

    55 m · 5 sec · 23rd Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 23rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
99.9 mi · 95%
Avenue Q
2.6 mi · 2%
4th Avenue
2.25 mi · 2%
I 27 North
0.31 mi
I-27 Frontage Road
0.28 mi
TX 217
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

99.9 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
97 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seth Ward
00h 54m from Lubbock
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Canyon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Seth Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Lubbock and 52.7 miles from Canyon.

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

The direct path is about 97 miles (156.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Canyon. Straight-line distance: 96.97 mi (156.06 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
Canyon

#2 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population13,303
Coordinates34.9803300, -101.9188000
Altitude1080
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Canyon (-101.9188, 34.98033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
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.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.1 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.12
7.44 gal · 28.2 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.06 $28.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.82 $31.63
Premium $4.59 $17.08 $34.16
Diesel $3.99 $14.85 $29.71

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Canyon. The current time is 02:59:03.

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.