How far is Lubbock, TX from Monahans, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Monahans, TX is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dawson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Monahans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Monahans.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Lynn Avenue
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 349
46.8 mi · 47 min · State Highway 349
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Take the exit slight right
12.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto North FM 1788
2.4 mi · 4 min · North FM 1788
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Turn right onto State Highway 191
2057 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 191
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Take the ramp slight left
875 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 191 East
1133 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 191 East
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Turn left onto Northeast Loop 338
133 m · 16 sec · Northeast Loop 338
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Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northeast Loop 338
1.1 km · 50 sec · Northeast Loop 338
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Turn right onto East Interstate 20
677 ft · 14 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: El Paso
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
36.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Monahans
665 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on East Sealy Avenue
707 ft · 12 sec · East Sealy Avenue
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Continue on East Interstate 20
3 mi · 5 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto South Main Avenue
54 m · 9 sec · South Main Avenue
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Turn left
32 m · 8 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 Monahans.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Sunny near Monahans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Monahans?
The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Los Ybanez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Lubbock and 87.2 miles from Monahans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.28 one way or $46.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Sunny near Monahans.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Monahans. Straight-line distance: 149.77 mi (241.03 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 Monahans
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,857 |
| Coordinates | 31.5943000, -102.8926500 |
| Altitude | 799 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monahans (-102.89265, 31.5943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.28 | $46.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.19 | $52.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.60 | $49.19 |
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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