How far is Lubbock, TX from Odessa, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Odessa, TX is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 27m.
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.
City in Dawson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Odessa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Odessa.
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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 · 12 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
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business: Midland
785 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
66 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto East Highway 80
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 80
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Grant Avenue
904 ft · 50 sec · North Grant Avenue
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Continue on South Grant Avenue
855 ft · 14 sec · South Grant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Grant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Odessa.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Odessa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Odessa?
The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Los Ybanez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Lubbock and 68.8 miles from Odessa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.37 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Odessa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Odessa. Straight-line distance: 123.34 mi (198.49 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 Odessa
The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
| Population | 125,413 |
| Coordinates | 31.8456800, -102.3676400 |
| Altitude | 884 |
| Country | United States |
End: Odessa (-102.36764, 31.84568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.37 | $36.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.66 | $41.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.31 | $44.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
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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