How far is Tulia, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Tulia, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 06m.
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 Hale County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulia and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulia and Lubbock.
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Start on Southeast 2nd Street
1785 ft · 30 sec · Southeast 2nd Street
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Continue on Southwest 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South US Highway 87
2546 ft · 43 sec · South US Highway 87
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Turn slight right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto I-27 Frontage Road
157 m · 10 sec · I-27 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
2397 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
67.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 326: Avenue Q
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left 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 Tulia 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.
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
67.8 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lubbock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulia to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Hale Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Tulia and 36.4 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tulia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulia and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 66.42 mi (106.9 km).
#1 Tulia
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,606 |
| Coordinates | 34.5358900, -101.7585200 |
| Altitude | 1061 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
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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