How far is Sparks, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Sparks, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 364.4 miles (586.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 320.1 miles (515.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Lubbock.
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Start on State Highway 95
3.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 95
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Turn left onto East Main Street
9.3 mi · 13 min · East Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
585 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto US 190 Frontage Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · US 190 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 14 West, US 190 West
1501 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 11 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
2.4 mi · 2 min · West Central Texas Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 14 West, US 190 West
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580
2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580
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Continue on East Avenue J
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue
1899 ft · 32 sec · North Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183
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At the end of the road, turn left
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on Lamar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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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 Sparks and Lubbock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 84 West
Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sparks and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Lubbock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 364.4 miles (586.4 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Novice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.8 miles from Sparks and 182.6 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 320.1 miles (515.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.87 one way or $89.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sparks and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 320.11 mi (515.17 km).
#1 Sparks
Sparks is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.9285200, -97.3597200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 586 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $3.49 | $44.87 | $89.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $51.40 | $102.80 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $56.26 | $112.52 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $72.07 | $144.13 |
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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