How far is Lubbock, TX from Wolfforth, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Wolfforth, TX is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Wolfforth.
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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
7.3 mi · 8 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 179: Wolfforth
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 62
54 m · 4 sec · East Highway 62
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1419 ft · 42 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Dowden Road
80 m · 4 sec · Dowden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dowden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Wolfforth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Marsha Sharp Freeway
Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
7.26 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Wolfforth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Wolfforth?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shallowater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Lubbock and 5.5 miles from Wolfforth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Wolfforth.
Stop Ideas Near Shallowater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
vintage town hall
City of Lubbock
City of Lubbock Health Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shallowater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Wolfforth. Straight-line distance: 10.16 mi (16.35 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 Wolfforth
City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,716 |
| Coordinates | 33.5059200, -102.0090600 |
| Altitude | 1011 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolfforth (-102.00906, 33.50592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
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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