How far is Slaton, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Slaton, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slaton and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slaton and Lubbock.
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Start on the route
71 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
63 m · 8 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Lubbock Street
117 m · 12 sec · West Lubbock Street
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 9th Street
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Continue on Industrial Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Industrial Drive
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Take the ramp straight
1631 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
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Turn right onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Slaton and Lubbock.
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.
East Highway 84
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 00h 07m
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 Slaton 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 Slaton to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Ransom Canyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Slaton and 9.1 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Slaton and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.
Stop Ideas Near Ransom Canyon
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 Ransom Canyon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slaton and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 15.59 mi (25.09 km).
#1 Slaton
City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,975 |
| Coordinates | 33.4373100, -101.6434900 |
| Altitude | 940 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
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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