How far is Lubbock, TX from Fort Stockton, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Fort Stockton, TX is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Fort Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Fort Stockton.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 349
47.7 mi · 48 min · State Highway 349
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Continue on North Big Spring Street
6.9 mi · 11 min · North Big Spring Street
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Continue on Rankin Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Rankin Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349
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Continue on TX 349
42.1 mi · 44 min · TX 349
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Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
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Continue on East 3rd Street
44.1 mi · 48 min · East 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
2143 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto East US Highway 290
1.3 km · 57 sec · East US Highway 290
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Continue on East Dickinson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Main Street
75 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
17 m · 2 sec · West 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Fort Stockton.
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 87
Continue on US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lubbock and Sunny near Fort Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Fort Stockton?
The road trip is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.5 miles from Lubbock and 118.1 miles from Fort Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.55 one way or $63.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Sunny near Fort Stockton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Fort Stockton. Straight-line distance: 194.85 mi (313.58 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 Fort Stockton
City in Texas
| Population | 8,373 |
| Coordinates | 30.8940400, -102.8793200 |
| Altitude | 906 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Stockton (-102.87932, 30.89404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.55 | $63.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.50 | $71.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.33 | $76.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.34 | $66.68 |
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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