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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Halfway Point
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City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolfforth and Lubbock.
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Start on Dowden Road
1565 ft · 36 sec · Dowden Road
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Turn sharp left onto East Highway 62
2369 ft · 47 sec · East Highway 62
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Take the ramp slight left
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Avenue Q
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
2698 ft · 55 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Turn right onto Avenue Q
1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q
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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 Wolfforth and Lubbock.
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.
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.
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.
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.
vintage town hall
City of Lubbock
City of Lubbock Health Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shallowater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolfforth and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 10.16 mi (16.35 km).
#1 Wolfforth
City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,716 |
| Coordinates | 33.5059200, -102.0090600 |
| Altitude | 1011 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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