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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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.
City in Garza County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue Q
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
45 mi · 45 min · US Highway 84
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Take the exit slight right toward US 180: Roby, Lamesa
727 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on South US Highway 84
742 ft · 24 sec · South US Highway 84
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Turn right onto East US Highway 180
795 ft · 14 sec · East US Highway 180
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Continue on East Roby Highway
2327 ft · 45 sec · East Roby Highway
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Turn left onto Colorado City Highway
1645 ft · 28 sec · Colorado City Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 208
20.1 mi · 26 min · South State Highway 208
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Continue on Hickory Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hickory Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 2nd Street
756 ft · 26 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
29 m · 2 sec · Chestnut Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#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 Colorado City
City in Mitchell County, Texas
| Population | 3,857 |
| Coordinates | 32.3881700, -100.8645600 |
| Altitude | 630 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colorado City (-100.86456, 32.38817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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