How far is Wolfforth, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Wolfforth, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.2 mi
00h 14m
Flight
10.16 mi
16.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.16 mi
Kilometers
16.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.2 mi
Kilometers
18.02 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 5:19 PM CDT
Return by in Wolfforth
Wed, Apr 22, 5:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolfforth
2026-04-22T17:04
Arrive Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 5:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wolfforth
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shallowater
TX

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

From Wolfforth
6.3 mi
00h 07m
To Lubbock
4.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
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 Wolfforth and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dowden Road

    1565 ft · 36 sec · Dowden Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto East Highway 62

    2369 ft · 47 sec · East Highway 62

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Avenue Q

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    2698 ft · 55 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolfforth and Lubbock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marsha Sharp Freeway
10.3 mi · 92%
Avenue Q
1 mi · 9%
East Highway 62
0.69 mi · 6%
Dowden Road
0.3 mi · 3%
US 84
0.26 mi · 2%
19th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Marsha Sharp Freeway

Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

9.76 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shallowater
00h 07m from Wolfforth
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wolfforth 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 Wolfforth to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shallowater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Wolfforth and 4.9 miles from Lubbock.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wolfforth and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Shallowater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shallowater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5 mi away

vintage town hall

Lubbock , TX
11707 Troy Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424
Tourist attraction
City of Lubbock
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

City of Lubbock

Lubbock , TX
1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, TX 79401
Rating 3.2/5 11 reviews City government office
City of Lubbock Health Department
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

City of Lubbock Health Department

Lubbock , TX
806 18th St, Lubbock, TX 79401
Rating 2.9/5 18 reviews Public health department,Community health centre

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shallowater.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolfforth and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 10.16 mi (16.35 km).

Wolfforth

#1 Wolfforth

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Population5,716
Coordinates33.5059200, -102.0090600
Altitude1011
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: Dowden Avenue (-102.00902, 33.50592)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.02
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.51 $3.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.70 $3.40
Premium $4.59 $1.84 $3.67
Diesel $3.99 $1.60 $3.19

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolfforth and Lubbock. The current time is 17:04:12.

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.