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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.62 mi
04h 13m
Flight
194.85 mi
313.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.85 mi
Kilometers
313.58 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.62 mi
Kilometers
380.8 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Stockton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:35 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Fri, Apr 17, 3:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-17T07:21
Arrive Fort Stockton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From Lubbock
118.5 mi
02h 06m
To Fort Stockton
118.1 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue Q

    1.6 km · 1 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 34th Street

    2960 ft · 1 min · 34th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate 27

    80 m · 5 sec · Interstate 27

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tahoka Highway

    4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 87

    51.2 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87

  9. 9

    Continue on Lubbock Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Lynn Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Lynn Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 349

    47.7 mi · 48 min · State Highway 349

  13. 13

    Continue on North Big Spring Street

    6.9 mi · 11 min · North Big Spring Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Rankin Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Rankin Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Highway 349

    10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349

  16. 16

    Continue on TX 349

    42.1 mi · 44 min · TX 349

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway

  18. 18

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 48 min · East 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon

    2143 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East US Highway 290

    1.3 km · 57 sec · East US Highway 290

  21. 21

    Continue on East Dickinson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    75 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    17 m · 2 sec · West 10th Street

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 22%
State Highway 349
47.7 mi · 20%
East 3rd Street
44.1 mi · 19%
TX 349
42.1 mi · 18%
Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi · 7%
South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
194.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
02h 06m from Lubbock
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

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
Fort Stockton

#2 Fort Stockton

City in Texas

Population8,373
Coordinates30.8940400, -102.8793200
Altitude906
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Fort Stockton (-102.87932, 30.89404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.61 L · about $31.55
Round trip
$63.11
16.7 gal · 63.22 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Fort Stockton. The current time is 07:21:26.

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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.