How far is Seminole, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Seminole, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.14 mi
01h 16m
Flight
74.89 mi
120.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.89 mi
Kilometers
120.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.14 mi
Kilometers
128.98 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 7:47 PM CDT
Return by in Seminole
Wed, Apr 22, 9:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seminole
2026-04-22T18:30
Arrive Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 7:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seminole
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Brownfield
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Seminole
40.7 mi
00h 38m
To Lubbock
39.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue A

    14 m · 4 sec · East Avenue A

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    40.4 mi · 43 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lubbock Road

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Lubbock Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    24.1 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Avenue Q

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    2698 ft · 55 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
40.4 mi · 50%
Lubbock Road
38.7 mi · 48%
Avenue Q
1 mi · 1%
Marsha Sharp Freeway
0.51 mi · 1%
South 1st Street
0.51 mi · 1%
US 84
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

40.4 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownfield
00h 38m from Seminole
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seminole and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Brownfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Seminole and 39.5 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seminole and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seminole and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 74.89 mi (120.52 km).

Seminole

#1 Seminole

City in Texas, USA

Population7,952
Coordinates32.7189900, -102.6449100
Altitude1005
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: East Avenue A (-102.64491, 32.718984)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.39
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.69 $21.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.03 $24.07
Premium $4.59 $12.99 $25.99
Diesel $3.99 $11.30 $22.60

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Seminole and Lubbock. The current time is 18:30:12.

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.