Origin
Levelland, TX
Late night in Levelland on Tuesday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Levelland, 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
39m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Levelland, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.7-mile drive from Levelland, TX, to Lubbock, TX, is easily manageable in under an hour, making it a perfect day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical journey. You'll primarily be on West State Highway 114 and 19th Street, experiencing a highway-focused profile for about 66% of the trip. Both Levelland and Lubbock are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent, open landscapes. This route is best suited for a single-day excursion due to its short distance and duration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West State Highway 114 | 17.2 mi | 18m |
| 19th Street | 10 mi | 16m |
| Highway 114 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Avenue H | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Houston Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West State Highway 114
— 17.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Levelland, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on TX 114 Bus
13 ft
·
8 sec
·
Houston Street
2
Turn left onto Avenue H
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue H
3
At end of road, turn right onto TX 114
17 mi
·
18 min
·
West State Highway 114
4
Continue on TX 114
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 114
5
Continue on TX 114
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
19th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on TX 114
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
19th Street
7
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avenue H
Turn left onto Avenue H
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
TX 114 / West State Highway 114
At end of road, turn right onto TX 114 / West State Highway 114
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
3:59 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 66% of the journey taking place on main roads like West State Highway 114 and 19th Street. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.2 miles on West State Highway 114, offering a consistent pace. While the majority leans towards highway driving, transitions between these main roads will define the subtle shifts in your experience. The overall feel is one of efficient travel across the Texas landscape.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on West State Highway 114.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West State Highway 114 and 19th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Avenue H.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Levelland, TX to Lubbock, TX is easy. At 39m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue H): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (TX 114 / West State Highway 114): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Levelland, TX
Full guide →Founded 1921
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 39m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on West State Highway 114. 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 (Avenue H): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (TX 114 / West State Highway 114): 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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