Origin
Canyon, TX
Morning in Canyon on Sunday
Local time
9:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canyon, TX to Lubbock, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canyon, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Canyon and Lubbock, you are looking at a very short trip covering just 7.5 miles. This drive typically takes about 13 minutes, making it an effortless jaunt that easily fits into a single day of travel. You won't need to worry about lodging or overnight splits, as the entire journey remains within the Texas Great Plains. Budgeting roughly $1 for fuel is more than enough for this brief excursion. It is a straightforward, practical connection that avoids the complexities of long-distance planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East FM 40 | 3 mi | 5m |
| East 19th Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Idalou Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East 4th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 19th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East FM 40
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on FM 40
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East FM 40
2
Continue on FM 40
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
3
Turn left onto US 62; TX 114
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Idalou Road
4
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 19th Street
5
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 62; TX 114 / Idalou Road
Turn left onto US 62; TX 114 / Idalou Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.13 one way
$2.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
9:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via FM 40, East 4th Street, and Idalou Road to reach your destination. Since the journey is entirely local, you should prepare for frequent turns and slower speeds compared to a major highway corridor. The road maintains a consistent local feel from start to finish, requiring your full attention on navigation rather than long-distance cruising.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on East FM 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near US 62; TX 114 / Idalou Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Canyon, TX to Lubbock, TX is easy. At 13m with 40% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 4 miles (US 62; TX 114 / Idalou Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Canyon, TX
Full guide →Canyon is a city in the High Plains region of the Texas Panhandle. It is home to the West Texas branch of Texas A&M University, the most prestigious in the region, and is the gateway city to Palo Duro Canyon.
Arriving in Lubbock, TX
Full guide →Lubbock is the largest city in the Panhandle of Texas and serves as the area's agricultural and economic hub. Lubbock, commonly known as the Hub City, is in the center of the South Plains, an expansive cotton-growing region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on East FM 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 4 miles (US 62; TX 114 / Idalou Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lubbock, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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