How far is Post, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Post, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.77 mi
00h 39m
Flight
38.32 mi
61.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.32 mi
Kilometers
61.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.77 mi
Kilometers
65.61 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sun, Apr 12, 1:39 PM CDT
Return by in Post
Sun, Apr 12, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Post
2026-04-12T13:00
Arrive Lubbock
Sun, Apr 12, 1:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Post
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Slaton
TX

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

From Post
20.4 mi
00h 19m
To Lubbock
20.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    52 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    142 m · 27 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    2750 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1.6 km · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  6. 6

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  8. 8

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 84
20 mi · 49%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 17%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 12%
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.57 mi · 11%
Avenue Q South Drive
2.89 mi · 7%
North US Highway 84
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 84

Continue on Highway 84

20 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slaton
00h 19m from Post
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Post and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Slaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Post and 20.4 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Post and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Post and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 38.32 mi (61.67 km).

Post

#1 Post

City in Garza County, Texas, United States

Population5,123
Coordinates33.1912200, -101.3790000
Altitude794
CountryUnited States
Lubbock

#2 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
Start: West Main Street (-101.378999, 33.191015)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.45 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.88
2.88 gal · 10.9 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.44 $10.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.12 $12.25
Premium $4.59 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $3.99 $5.75 $11.50

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 Post and Lubbock. The current time is 13:00:37.

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.