How far is Lubbock, TX from Littlefield, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Littlefield, TX is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.67 mi
00h 39m
Flight
35.75 mi
57.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.75 mi
Kilometers
57.54 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.67 mi
Kilometers
59.01 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Littlefield
Sat, May 30, 2:17 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sat, May 30, 2:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-30T13:37
Arrive Littlefield
Sat, May 30, 2:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Anton
TX

City in Hockley County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
18.3 mi
00h 19m
To Littlefield
18.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 84

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Delano Avenue

    98 m · 9 sec · Delano Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delano Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Delano Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto East Waylon Jennings Boulevard

    2212 ft · 44 sec · East Waylon Jennings Boulevard

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Waylon Jennings Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
16.1 mi · 44%
Highway 84
11.4 mi · 31%
Clovis Road
5.99 mi · 16%
Delano Avenue
1.56 mi · 4%
Avenue Q
1.16 mi · 3%
East Waylon Jennings Boulevard
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

Continue on US Highway 84

16.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anton
00h 19m from Lubbock
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Littlefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Anton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Lubbock and 18.3 miles from Littlefield.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Littlefield. Straight-line distance: 35.75 mi (57.54 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
Littlefield

#2 Littlefield

City in Texas, USA

Population5,755
Coordinates33.9173100, -102.3249000
Altitude1085
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Littlefield (-102.3249, 33.91731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.75
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.87 $9.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.59 $5.92 $11.84
Diesel $3.99 $5.15 $10.30

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 Littlefield. The current time is 13:37:54.

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.