How far is Sweetwater, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Sweetwater, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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 49m.
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.
City in Garza County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetwater and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetwater and Lubbock.
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Start on Lamar Street
32 m · 9 sec · Lamar Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Broadway Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Midland
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 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 Sweetwater 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.
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 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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Post is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Sweetwater and 62 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sweetwater and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 113.56 mi (182.76 km).
#1 Sweetwater
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 10,535 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709500, -100.4059400 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.78 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.45 | $36.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.92 | $39.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.33 | $34.66 |
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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