How far is Lubbock, TX from Cienegas Terrace, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Cienegas Terrace, TX is about 355.7 miles (572.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.8 miles (476.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Cienegas Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Cienegas Terrace.
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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
52.1 mi · 52 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue straight
32.3 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado
60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 15th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 15th Street
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Continue on Gulick Road
569 ft · 20 sec · Gulick Road
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Turn left onto Johnson Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Johnson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cienegas Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cienegas Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Drive
1691 ft · 1 min · Park Drive
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Turn right onto Mesa Drive
1820 ft · 1 min · Mesa Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mesa Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Cienegas Terrace.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Crockett Avenue
Keep slight right
63.9 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Cienegas Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Cienegas Terrace?
The road trip is about 355.7 miles (572.4 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grape Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.1 miles from Lubbock and 177.6 miles from Cienegas Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.8 miles (476.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.43 one way or $94.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Cienegas Terrace.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Cienegas Terrace. Straight-line distance: 295.82 mi (476.08 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 Cienegas Terrace
Census designated place
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 29.3674500, -100.9437100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cienegas Terrace (-100.94371, 29.36745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 572 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
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 | $47.43 | $94.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.36 | $106.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $57.62 | $115.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $50.11 | $100.22 |
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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