How far is Lubbock, TX from Plainview, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Plainview, TX is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 00h 51m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Plainview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Plainview.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue Q
2.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue Q
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Keep slight left to continue on I 27 North, US 87 North
1652 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
38.7 mi · 39 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 27 Business: Plainview
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto South Business I-27
3.7 mi · 5 min · South Business I-27
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Continue on South Columbia Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Columbia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Plainview.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
38.7 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Plainview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Plainview?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Abernathy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Lubbock and 23.2 miles from Plainview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Plainview.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 42.79 mi (68.86 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 Plainview
Located in the Texas Panhandle within Hale County, this municipality rests on the semi-arid Llano Estacado plateau at an elevation of 3,363 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1847900, -101.7068400 |
| Altitude | 1025 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainview (-101.70684, 34.18479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $9.47 | $18.95 |
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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