How far is Lubbock, TX from Vernon, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Vernon, TX is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Vernon.
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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
63.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Hinton Street
2545 ft · 43 sec · North Hinton Street
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Continue on State Highway 6
27.9 mi · 42 min · State Highway 6
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Turn right onto East Commerce Street
28.2 mi · 42 min · East Commerce Street
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Continue on College Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · College Drive
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Turn right onto US Highway 287 West
815 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 287 West
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Take the ramp slight left
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
768 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight left onto US Highway 287 East
1 km · 2 min · US Highway 287 East
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Turn right
620 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
44 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Vernon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
5th Street
Continue on 5th Street
63.3 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust leaving Lubbock and Sunny near Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Vernon?
The road trip is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Paducah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Lubbock and 93.8 miles from Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.98 one way or $49.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust around Lubbock and Sunny near Vernon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 153.79 mi (247.5 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 Vernon
City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States
| Population | 10,138 |
| Coordinates | 34.1553600, -99.2662800 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon (-99.26628, 34.15536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.11 | $56.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.35 | $60.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.39 | $52.79 |
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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