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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.15 mi
01h 46m
Flight
100.16 mi
161.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.16 mi
Kilometers
161.19 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.15 mi
Kilometers
172.44 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM CDT
Return by in Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanton
2026-04-22T23:30
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanton
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
Lamesa
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Stanton
56 mi
00h 53m
To Lubbock
51.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 9:00 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 Stanton and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Saint Mary Street

    26 m · 10 sec · South Saint Mary Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Lamesa Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lamesa Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 137

    11.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 137

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 176

    4.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 176

  6. 6

    Turn right onto FM 829

    19.1 mi · 21 min · FM 829

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 349

    10.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 349

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 87

    82 m · 4 sec · South US Highway 87

  9. 9

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Lynn Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lynn Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lubbock Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    51.2 mi · 52 min · North US Highway 87

  13. 13

    Continue on Tahoka Highway

    4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 50th Street

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Interstate 27

    72 m · 7 sec · Interstate 27

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 50th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 50th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    2 mi · 2 min · Avenue Q

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 48%
FM 829
19.1 mi · 18%
State Highway 137
11.6 mi · 11%
State Highway 349
10.9 mi · 10%
Tahoka Highway
4.41 mi · 4%
State Highway 176
4.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamesa
00h 53m from Stanton
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Stanton

#1 Stanton

City in Texas

Population3,056
Coordinates32.1292900, -101.7884600
Altitude812
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: Saint Mary Street (-101.788369, 32.129319)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.31 L · about $14.28
Round trip
$28.57
7.56 gal · 28.62 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanton and Lubbock. The current time is 23:30:52.

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.