Origin
Littlefield, TX
Late night in Littlefield on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Littlefield, 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
40m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Littlefield, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Littlefield to Lubbock, you are looking at a quick, straightforward 36.7-mile journey across the Texas Great Plains. Expect to spend about 40 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your route primarily utilizes US 84, transitioning into Delano Avenue and Avenue Q as you reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is a highly economical drive for commuters or casual travelers. Since both cities are located within the same region, the landscape remains consistent throughout the trip. You will find this a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two West Texas communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 33.5 mi | 35m |
| Delano Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Avenue Q | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Waylon Jennings Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 33.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Littlefield, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on FM 54
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Waylon Jennings Boulevard
2
Turn slight right onto Loop 430
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Delano Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto US 84
34 mi
·
35 min
·
US 84
4
Merge onto US 84
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Q
5
Turn left onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
6
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 36.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Loop 430 / Delano Avenue
Turn slight right onto Loop 430 / Delano Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 84
Turn left onto US 84
Navigation decision point
3
35.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 84 / Avenue Q
Merge onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
36.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 62; TX 114 / 19th Street
Turn left onto US 62; TX 114 / 19th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.55 | $13.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
3:51 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 defined by its focus on efficiency, with 91% of the drive spent on highways. You will settle into a steady rhythm on US 84, which accounts for the vast majority of your travel time with a long, 33.5-mile stretch of uninterrupted highway. The personality of the drive is strictly functional, prioritizing speed and directness over technical curves or changing terrain. As you approach Lubbock, the character shifts slightly from open highway speeds to the more controlled pace of local roads like Delano Avenue and Avenue Q. It is a predictable, highway-focused experience that allows you to cover the distance with minimal stress.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.5 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and Delano Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Loop 430 / Delano Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Littlefield, TX to Lubbock, TX is easy. At 40m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Loop 430 / Delano Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 84): Navigation decision point; at 35.5 miles (US 84 / Avenue Q): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Starting in Littlefield, TX
Full guide →Founded 1912
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 40m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.5 miles on US 84. 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: at 0.4 miles (Loop 430 / Delano Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 84): Navigation decision point; at 35.5 miles (US 84 / Avenue Q): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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