How far is Lubbock, TX from Kermit, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Kermit, TX is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
154.63 mi
03h 01m
Flight
138.93 mi
223.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.93 mi
Kilometers
223.58 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.63 mi
Kilometers
248.85 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kermit
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Kermit
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 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
Seminole
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
77.4 mi
01h 30m
To Kermit
77.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 62 West, US 82 West

    1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    21.6 mi · 24 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Seagraves Road

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Seagraves Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North US Highway 385

    8.3 mi · 8 min · North US Highway 385

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest Andrews Loop 1910

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Northwest Andrews Loop 1910

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kermit Highway

    23.5 mi · 25 min · Kermit Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Highway 115

    20.4 mi · 30 min · East State Highway 115

  10. 10

    Continue on East Austin Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Austin Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seagraves Road
57.9 mi · 37%
Marsha Sharp Freeway
36.6 mi · 24%
Kermit Highway
23.5 mi · 15%
East State Highway 115
20.4 mi · 13%
North US Highway 385
8.35 mi · 5%
Northwest Andrews Loop 1910
4.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Seagraves Road

Continue on Seagraves Road

57.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seminole
01h 30m from Lubbock
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Kermit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Seminole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Lubbock and 77.2 miles from Kermit.

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

The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Kermit.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Kermit. Straight-line distance: 138.93 mi (223.58 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
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#2 Kermit

City in Texas, United States

Population6,367
Coordinates31.8576300, -103.0926700
Altitude872
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Kermit (-103.09267, 31.85763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.65 L · about $20.63
Round trip
$41.27
10.92 gal · 41.3 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.63 $41.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.22 $46.43
Premium $4.59 $25.07 $50.13
Diesel $3.99 $21.80 $43.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Kermit. The current time is 00:45:03.

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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.