How far is Lubbock, TX from Friona, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Friona, TX is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.06 mi
01h 43m
Flight
88.74 mi
142.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.74 mi
Kilometers
142.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.06 mi
Kilometers
157.82 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friona
Sat, May 30, 4:21 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sat, May 30, 6:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-30T14:38
Arrive Friona
Sat, May 30, 4:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Sudan
TX

City in Texas, U.

From Lubbock
49.1 mi
00h 51m
To Friona
49 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Friona.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clovis Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 84

    11.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 84

    24.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 84

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    1809 ft · 45 sec · North 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 11th Street

    956 ft · 18 sec · West 11th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
50.3 mi · 51%
Highway 84
11.4 mi · 12%
Clovis Road
5.99 mi · 6%
Avenue Q
1.16 mi · 1%
North 1st Street
0.34 mi
West 11th Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sudan
00h 51m from Lubbock
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lubbock and Sunny near Friona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Friona?

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Sudan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Lubbock and 49 miles from Friona.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Sunny near Friona.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Friona. Straight-line distance: 88.74 mi (142.81 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
Friona

#2 Friona

City in Parmer County, Texas, United States

Population3,774
Coordinates34.6417300, -102.7241000
Altitude1225
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Friona (-102.7241, 34.64173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.1 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.15
6.92 gal · 26.2 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.08 $26.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.71 $29.42
Premium $4.59 $15.88 $31.77
Diesel $3.99 $13.82 $27.63

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Friona. The current time is 14:38:28.

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.