Lubbock to Perryton is 239.8 miles and takes about 4h 16m via Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across the Texas panhandle. You'll primarily be on highways, making it a relatively quick trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently. With only one recommended stop and a duration under five hours, this is a solid choice for a same-day trip. Consider this route if you need a direct path between these two Texas locations with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
119.9 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
104.6 mi
1h 44m
Perryton Parkway
54.4 mi
55m
East US Highway 60
28.8 mi
31m
Canyon Expressway
12.8 mi
14m
US Highway 60
12 mi
12m
East Amarillo Boulevard
5.9 mi
6m
I 40
4.7 mi
5m
US Highway 83
3.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
— 104.6 mi, about 1h 44m
Traffic on I-27
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~615 veh/hr typical
· worst 753
Quietest
2 AM
~47 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Perryton, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft·5 sec·19th Street
2
Turn right onto US 84
2.6 mi·3 min·Avenue Q
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 326
0.3 mi·40 sec·Spur 326
Toward I 27 North, US 87 North
4
Merge onto I 27; US 87
105 mi·1 hr 44 min·Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
5
Continue on I 27; US 60; US 87
13 mi·14 min·Canyon Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi·11 sec
Exit 123BToward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort WorthUse the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 123BToward I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort WorthUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 40; US 287
4.7 mi·5 min·I 40; US 287
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 75Toward Loop 335: Lakeside Drive
10
Turn straight onto East Interstate Drive
0.2 mi·24 sec·East Interstate Drive
11
Turn left onto Loop 335
1.9 mi·2 min·South Lakeside Drive
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
13
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66; US 60
5.9 mi·6 min·East Amarillo Boulevard
14
Continue on US 60
29 mi·31 min·East US Highway 60
15
Continue on US 60
1.2 mi·1 min·West 2nd Avenue
16
Continue on US 60
12 mi·12 min·US Highway 60
17
Continue on US 60
0.6 mi·47 sec·West Wilks Street
18
Turn left onto TX 70; TX 152
2.3 mi·4 min·South Hobart Street
19
Continue on TX 70
54 mi·55 min·Perryton Parkway
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 83
3.5 mi·3 min·US Highway 83
21
Continue on US 83
3.2 mi·5 min·South Main Street
22
Turn right onto TX 15
22 ft·0 sec·East Brillhart Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
TX 15
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving Lubbock in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Perryton. Since the total duration is manageable, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Plan for one stop along the way, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 104.6-mile stretch on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent in that section. The estimated fuel cost of $35 is a good baseline for budgeting.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 119.9 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 53 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.9 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perryton, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lubbock, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
This is one driving day of about 239.8 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway for about 104.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 125.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 84 / Avenue Q
Turn right onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.6 mi into trip|~4m in|Spur 326
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 326 toward I 27 North, US 87 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 27 North, US 87 North
8
120.3 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahom...
10
120.4 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123B
Toward I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City,...
5
125.4 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward Loop 335: Lakeside Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 75
Toward Loop 335: Lakeside Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.85 one way
$65.69 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$36.69
$73.38
premium
$4.23
$39.89
$79.78
diesel
$4.80
$45.28
$90.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.9
0
$25.18
$11.51
Efficient EV
60
0
$20.98
$9.59
EV Truck/SUV
95.9
1
$33.57
$15.35
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph38% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:54AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:54AM CDT until July 22 at 11:40AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
Perryton, TX
Late night
in Perryton on Sunday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:54AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:54AM CDT until July 22 at 11:40AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 16m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Monument
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 140.6
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 140.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is about 48% highway, meaning you'll experience a mix of higher-speed cruising and potentially slower surface roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 104.6 miles on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, which should feel like open-road driving. Beyond that, expect transitions between these road types as you make your way north. The profile is described as mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic conditions.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.6 mi on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / Avenue Q.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 239.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Spur 326): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
3,665 ft2,689 ft
Total Climb
822 ft
Total Descent
1,081 ft
Highest Point
3,665 ft
~119.9 mi in
Elevation Range
976 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lubbock, TX and Perryton, TX, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Fort Worth.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 239.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.6 miles on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Perryton, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Spur 326): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Perryton, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
