How far is Lubbock, TX from Grape Creek, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Grape Creek, TX is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.69 mi
03h 16m
Flight
157.68 mi
253.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.68 mi
Kilometers
253.76 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.69 mi
Kilometers
303.66 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grape Creek
Sun, Apr 12, 6:10 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sun, Apr 12, 9:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-12T14:54
Arrive Grape Creek
Sun, Apr 12, 6:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:28 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

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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Lubbock
94.4 mi
01h 38m
To Grape Creek
94.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Grape Creek.

  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

    1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  13. 13

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

  15. 15

    Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    52.1 mi · 52 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2288: Grape Creek

    1290 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto US 87 Frontage Road

    594 ft · 24 sec · US 87 Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North FM 2288

    52 m · 5 sec · North FM 2288

  22. 22

    Continue on Grape Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Grape Creek Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mustang Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · Mustang Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mustang Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52.1 mi · 28%
US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 27%
US Highway 87 South
32.1 mi · 17%
North US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 10%
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 10%
Tahoka Highway
4.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William B Crooker Memorial Highway

Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway

52.1 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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
157.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
01h 38m from Lubbock
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lubbock and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grape Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Grape Creek?

The road trip is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Lubbock and 94.3 miles from Grape Creek.

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

The direct path is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.17 one way or $50.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lubbock and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grape Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Grape Creek. Straight-line distance: 157.68 mi (253.76 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
Grape Creek

#2 Grape Creek

Census designated place

Population3,154
Coordinates31.5793200, -100.5476000
Altitude606
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Grape Creek (-100.5476, 31.57932)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.2 L · about $25.17
Round trip
$50.34
13.32 gal · 50.4 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.17 $50.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.32 $56.64
Premium $4.59 $30.58 $61.15
Diesel $3.99 $26.59 $53.19

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Grape Creek. The current time is 14:54:04.

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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.