How far is Lubbock, TX from Sparks, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Sparks, TX is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.1 miles (462 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 06h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Sparks.
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Start on 19th Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · 19th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 62 West, US 82 West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
21.6 mi · 24 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Continue straight
15 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Seagraves Road
40.4 mi · 43 min · Seagraves Road
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Turn right onto West Avenue A
1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on North Marland Boulevard
1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Marland Street
3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street
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Continue on West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on East Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on Montana Avenue
8.8 mi · 11 min · Montana Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
127 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1459 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Zaragoza Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · North Zaragoza Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pellicano Drive, Bob Hope Drive, Rojas Drive
1452 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Joe Battle Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Joe Battle Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rojas Drive
2.9 mi · 5 min · Rojas Drive
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Turn right onto Peyton Drive
1332 ft · 42 sec · Peyton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mark Twain Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Mark Twain Avenue
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Turn right onto Peyton Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Peyton Road
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Turn left onto Grand River Drive
120 m · 16 sec · Grand River Drive
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Turn left onto Wake Forest Lane
56 m · 8 sec · Wake Forest Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wake Forest Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Sparks.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Clear near Sparks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Sparks?
The road trip is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kermit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.2 miles from Lubbock and 169.5 miles from Sparks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.1 miles (462 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.88 one way or $91.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lubbock and Sparks, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Clear near Sparks.
Stop Ideas Near Kermit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Carlsbad Water System
Carlsbad Municipal Annex
Loving Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kermit.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 287.06 mi (461.98 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 Sparks
Located in El Paso County at an elevation of 3812 feet, this census-designated place lies in the Chihuahuan Desert of far West Texas, east of the city of El Paso.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.6726100, -106.2397000 |
| Altitude | 1162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparks (-106.2397, 31.67261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 545 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $3.84 | $45.88 | $91.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $51.95 | $103.89 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $56.44 | $112.88 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $69.02 | $138.05 |
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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