Origin
Lamesa, TX
Late night in Lamesa on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lamesa, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lamesa, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Lamesa to Lubbock, you are in for a quick, straightforward journey across the Texas Great Plains. Covering 61.4 miles, this drive typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North US Highway 87, Tahoka Highway, and Avenue Q to reach your destination. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should comfortably cover this trip, assuming standard vehicle efficiency. Given the short duration, you can easily plan this as a morning or afternoon outing without needing to worry about complex itineraries or multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North US Highway 87 | 51.2 mi | 51m |
| Tahoka Highway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Avenue Q | 2 mi | 2m |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Lubbock Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 50th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Lynn Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Interstate 27 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 87
— 51.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lamesa, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on this road
160 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 87
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lynn Avenue
3
Continue on US 87
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lubbock Highway
4
Continue on US 87
51 mi
·
51 min
·
North US Highway 87
5
Continue on I 27; US 87
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tahoka Highway
6
Continue on I 27; US 87
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward 50th Street
8
Turn straight onto Interstate 27
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
Interstate 27
9
Turn left onto FM 835
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
50th Street
10
Turn right onto US 84
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue Q
11
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Lamesa, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 87 / North Lynn Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 87 / North Lynn Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
58.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward 50th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward 50th Street
3
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 84 / Avenue Q
Turn right onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Navigation decision point
3
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 62; TX 114 / 19th Street
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114 / 19th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.28 one way
$18.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.96 | $21.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 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
6 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
1h 4m 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?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm, particularly on the longest stretch of 51.2 miles along North US Highway 87. Because the route stays within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout the hour-long transit. Expect a direct, no-nonsense experience behind the wheel rather than a winding or technical drive. Since there are zero official planned stops on this route, you can expect a continuous, uninterrupted flow from Lamesa to Lubbock.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.2 mi on North US Highway 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North US Highway 87 and Tahoka Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 87 / North Lynn Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lamesa, TX to Lubbock, TX is easy. At 1h 4m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 87 / North Lynn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 58.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.4 miles (US 84 / Avenue Q): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Lamesa, TX
Full guide →Lamesa is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. It is heavy on the agriculture sector and gives off an authentic feel of provincial Texan life.
Arriving in Lubbock, TX
Full guide →“Hub City” · Founded 1890
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.
Top landmarks
- • Buddy Holly Center — music museum and art gallery in Lubbock, Texas
- • Holden Properties Historic District — historic district in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
- • Cactus Theater — building in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
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 1h 4m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.2 miles on North US Highway 87. 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 87 / North Lynn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 58.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.4 miles (US 84 / Avenue Q): 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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