Origin
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Post, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
40.6 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubbock, TX
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Post, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 40.6-mile drive from Lubbock, TX, to Post, TX, will take you about 43 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring just one recommended day and a modest fuel budget of around $6. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Great Plains communities. You'll spend most of your time on East Highway 84, experiencing a direct and uncomplicated journey across the Texas landscape. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or splitting the trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| Slaton Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Avenue Q | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| North US Highway 84 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Highway 84
— 26.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Post, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
6 sec
·
19th Street
2
Turn left onto US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q
3
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
4
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
5
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
7
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
8
Continue on US 84
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway Street
9
Turn right onto West Main Street
234 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 84 / Avenue Q
Turn left onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Navigation decision point
4
40.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.71 | $13.43 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Post, TX
Late night in Post on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 drive to Post is largely a highway-focused experience, with 69% of the journey on main roads like East Highway 84 and Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of uninterrupted driving for 26.9 miles on East Highway 84, offering a consistent pace. The road maintains a steady character throughout, transitioning smoothly between its designated segments without significant shifts in driving personality. Expect a predictable and efficient trip on these well-maintained highways.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on East Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Highway 84 and Slaton Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / Avenue Q.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lubbock, TX to Post, TX is easy. At 43m with 69% 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 84 / Avenue Q): Navigation decision point; at 40.6 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Post, TX
Full guide →Founded 1907
Post is a city in the Llano Estacado region of 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 43m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on East Highway 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: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Navigation decision point; at 40.6 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Post, 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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