How far is Lubbock, TX from Childress, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Childress, TX is about 145.4 miles (234 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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 02h 58m.
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.
Matador is a city in Motley County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Childress.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Childress.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue Q
1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q
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Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
112 m · 7 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 82 East
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Continue on Parkway Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Parkway Drive
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Continue on Idalou Road
24.3 mi · 26 min · Idalou Road
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Turn left
22 mi · 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Houston Street
14.3 mi · 21 min · West Houston Street
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Continue straight
17 mi · 19 min
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Turn straight
30.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto 9th Street
30.7 mi · 36 min · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue F Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Avenue F Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue F Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Childress.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
30.9 mi · 00h 38m
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 Partly Sunny near Childress.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Childress?
The road trip is about 145.4 miles (234 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Matador is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Lubbock and 72.8 miles from Childress.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Childress.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Childress. Straight-line distance: 111.28 mi (179.08 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 Childress
City in Childress County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,902 |
| Coordinates | 34.4264500, -100.2040000 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| Country | United States |
End: Childress (-100.204, 34.42645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.81 | $43.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.48 | $40.97 |
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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