How far is Lubbock, TX from Tulia, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Tulia, TX is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 01h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hale 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 Tulia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Tulia.
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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
67.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 86: Tulia
2213 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on I-27 Frontage Road
707 ft · 18 sec · I-27 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 86
2771 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 86
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 2nd Street
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Continue on Southeast 2nd Street
1785 ft · 30 sec · Southeast 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Tulia.
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
67.7 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Tulia?
The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Hale Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Lubbock and 36.8 miles from Tulia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.83 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Tulia. Straight-line distance: 66.42 mi (106.9 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 Tulia
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,606 |
| Coordinates | 34.5358900, -101.7585200 |
| Altitude | 1061 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tulia (-101.75852, 34.53589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.06 | $22.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.94 | $23.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
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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