How far is Lubbock, TX from Spearman, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Spearman, TX is about 229 miles (368.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.06 mi
04h 00m
Flight
184.91 mi
297.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.91 mi
Kilometers
297.59 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.06 mi
Kilometers
368.63 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spearman
Sun, Apr 12, 6:49 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sun, Apr 12, 10:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-12T14:48
Arrive Spearman
Sun, Apr 12, 6:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Timbercreek Canyon
TX

Village in Texas, United States

From Lubbock
114.6 mi
02h 00m
To Spearman
114.4 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Spearman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Spearman.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 27 North, US 87 North

    1652 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    104.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    45.4 mi · 48 min · South Fillmore Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Dumas Avenue

    5.6 mi · 6 min · South Dumas Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto FM 281

    28 mi · 30 min · FM 281

  11. 11

    Turn left

    14.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Kenneth Avenue

    1764 ft · 37 sec · West Kenneth Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Northwest Court

    47 m · 3 sec · Northwest Court

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Spearman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
105 mi · 46%
South Fillmore Street
45.4 mi · 20%
FM 281
28 mi · 12%
Canyon Expressway
13.5 mi · 6%
South Dumas Avenue
5.61 mi · 2%
Avenue Q
2.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
184.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Timbercreek Canyon
02h 00m from Lubbock
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lubbock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spearman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Spearman?

The road trip is about 229 miles (368.6 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Timbercreek Canyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Lubbock and 114.4 miles from Spearman.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.53 one way or $61.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lubbock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spearman.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Spearman. Straight-line distance: 184.91 mi (297.59 km).

Lubbock

#1 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
Spearman

#2 Spearman

City in Texas, USA

Population3,178
Coordinates36.1983700, -101.1923800
Altitude946
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Spearman (-101.19238, 36.19837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.08 gal
30.6 L · about $30.53
Round trip
$61.07
16.16 gal · 61.2 L
Estimated CO2
71.8 kg one way
Round trip: 143.6 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.53 $61.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.36 $68.71
Premium $4.59 $37.10 $74.19
Diesel $3.99 $32.26 $64.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Spearman. The current time is 14:48:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.