How far is Lubbock, TX from Olney, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Olney, TX is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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 41m.
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 Kent 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 Olney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Olney.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue Q
1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q
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Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
112 m · 7 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 82 East
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Continue on Parkway Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Parkway Drive
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Continue on Idalou Road
24.7 mi · 26 min · Idalou Road
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Continue on 4th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on 5th Street
93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street
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Continue on West California Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West California Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Ingram Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Ingram Street
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Continue on State Highway 114
31.8 mi · 47 min · State Highway 114
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Olney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
5th Street
Continue on 5th Street
93.5 mi · 01h 38m
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 Partly Sunny near Olney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Olney?
The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Jayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Lubbock and 96.6 miles from Olney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.73 one way or $51.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Olney.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Olney. Straight-line distance: 179.36 mi (288.66 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 Olney
City in Young County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,074 |
| Coordinates | 33.3706600, -98.7528400 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olney (-98.75284, 33.37066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.73 | $51.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.96 | $57.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.26 | $62.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.19 | $54.38 |
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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