How far is Lubbock, TX from Lamesa, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Lamesa, TX is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Lamesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Lamesa.
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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
2311 ft · 32 sec · North Lynn Avenue
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Turn right
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Lamesa.
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 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.
Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Lamesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Lamesa?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Tahoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Lubbock and 30.6 miles from Lamesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.16 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust around Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Lamesa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Lamesa. Straight-line distance: 58.32 mi (93.86 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 Lamesa
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 9,131 |
| Coordinates | 32.7376000, -101.9509900 |
| Altitude | 912 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lamesa (-101.95099, 32.7376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.16 | $16.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.92 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.62 | $17.25 |
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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