How far is Lubbock, TX from Colorado City, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Colorado City, TX is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.74 mi
02h 03m
Flight
100.26 mi
161.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.26 mi
Kilometers
161.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.74 mi
Kilometers
176.61 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colorado City
Thu, Apr 16, 7:23 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 16, 9:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-16T05:20
Arrive Colorado City
Thu, Apr 16, 7:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Post
TX

City in Garza County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
54.9 mi
01h 01m
To Colorado City
54.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Colorado City.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue Q

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  7. 7

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    45 mi · 45 min · US Highway 84

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 180: Roby, Lamesa

    727 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on South US Highway 84

    742 ft · 24 sec · South US Highway 84

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East US Highway 180

    795 ft · 14 sec · East US Highway 180

  15. 15

    Continue on East Roby Highway

    2327 ft · 45 sec · East Roby Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Colorado City Highway

    1645 ft · 28 sec · Colorado City Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South State Highway 208

    20.1 mi · 26 min · South State Highway 208

  18. 18

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hickory Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 2nd Street

    756 ft · 26 sec · East 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
45 mi · 41%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 24%
South State Highway 208
20.1 mi · 18%
Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 4%
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.51 mi · 4%
Avenue Q
2.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

45 mi · 00h 45m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
100.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Post
01h 01m from Lubbock
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lubbock and Sunny near Colorado City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Colorado City?

The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Post is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Lubbock and 54.8 miles from Colorado City.

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

The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.62 one way or $29.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Sunny near Colorado City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Colorado City. Straight-line distance: 100.26 mi (161.36 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
Colorado City

#2 Colorado City

City in Mitchell County, Texas

Population3,857
Coordinates32.3881700, -100.8645600
Altitude630
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Colorado City (-100.86456, 32.38817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.66 L · about $14.62
Round trip
$29.25
7.74 gal · 29.32 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.62 $29.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.46 $32.91
Premium $4.59 $17.77 $35.53
Diesel $3.99 $15.45 $30.91

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Colorado City. The current time is 05:20:41.

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.