How far is Stanton, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Stanton, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanton and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanton and Lubbock.
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Start on South Saint Mary Street
26 m · 10 sec · South Saint Mary Street
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Turn left onto East Front Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Front Street
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Turn right onto North Lamesa Highway
1 mi · 2 min · North Lamesa Highway
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Continue on State Highway 137
11.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 137
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Turn left onto State Highway 176
4.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 176
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Turn right onto FM 829
19.1 mi · 21 min · FM 829
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 349
10.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 349
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 87
82 m · 4 sec · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 52 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway
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Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 50th Street
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 27
72 m · 7 sec · Interstate 27
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Turn left onto 50th Street
1 km · 1 min · 50th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue Q
2 mi · 2 min · Avenue Q
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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 Stanton and Lubbock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North US Highway 87
Continue on North US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Stanton 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 Stanton to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Lamesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Stanton and 51.1 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stanton and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 100.16 mi (161.19 km).
#1 Stanton
City in Texas
| Population | 3,056 |
| Coordinates | 32.1292900, -101.7884600 |
| Altitude | 812 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.07 | $32.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $17.35 | $34.71 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $15.09 | $30.19 |
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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