Perryton to Lubbock is 240.1 miles and takes about 4h 14m via Marshall Formby Memorial Highway and US Highway 60, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day journey stays within the vast, open landscapes of the Texas Panhandle, moving from the Great Plains region into another part of the same expansive territory. Expect a straightforward drive that's primarily focused on covering ground efficiently. It's a good option if you're looking for a practical connection between these two Texas locations without significant detours or complexity.
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
120.1 miles from Perryton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
104.5 mi
1h 44m
State Highway 70
54.4 mi
55m
US Highway 60
40.8 mi
41m
Canyon Expressway
13.2 mi
14m
East Amarillo Boulevard
6 mi
6m
I 40
4.3 mi
5m
US Highway 83
3.5 mi
3m
South Main Street
3.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
— 104.5 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perryton, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on TX 15
22 ft·3 sec·East Brillhart Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 83
3.2 mi·5 min·South Main Street
3
Continue on US 83
3.5 mi·3 min·US Highway 83
4
Turn right onto TX 70
54 mi·55 min·State Highway 70
5
Continue on TX 70
2.2 mi·4 min·North Hobart Street
6
Turn right onto US 60
0.6 mi·43 sec·West Wilks Street
7
Continue on US 60
12 mi·12 min·US Highway 60
8
Continue on US 60
1.2 mi·1 min·East 2nd Avenue
9
Continue on US 60
29 mi·29 min·US Highway 60
10
Continue on I 40 Business; US Historic 66; US 60
6.0 mi·6 min·East Amarillo Boulevard
11
Turn left
194 ft·5 sec
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
13
Merge onto Loop 335
1.8 mi·2 min·North Lakeside Drive
14
Take the exit
246 ft·6 sec
15
Turn slight right onto US 287 Hist
0.5 mi·56 sec·East Interstate Drive
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
17
Merge onto I 40; US 287
4.3 mi·5 min·I 40; US 287
18
Take the exit onto US 287
470 ft·8 sec·US 287
Exit 70Toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 70Toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, LubbockUse the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 27; US 60; US 87
13 mi·14 min·Canyon Expressway
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 27
104 mi·1 hr 44 min·Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
22
Take the exit onto Spur 326
2.8 mi·4 min·Spur 326
Exit 536AToward Spur 326: Avenue Q
23
Turn left onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 14m estimated drive time, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take full advantage of daylight hours. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 104.5-mile stretch on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, as services might be spaced out. The $36 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. Planning your fuel stops in larger towns like Amarillo, if you pass through it, can ensure you don't run low.
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 120.1 miles from Perryton, TX, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.1 miles or 2h 11m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Perryton, 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 Perryton, TX
This is one driving day of about 240.1 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Perryton, 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 104.5 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 237.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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6.6 mi into trip|~8m in|TX 70 / State Highway 70
Turn right onto TX 70 / State Highway 70
Navigation decision point
6
119.1 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|US 287
Take the exit onto US 287 toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 70
Toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North:...
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119.2 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 70
Toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Can...
4
132.9 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|I 27 / Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 27 / Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
237.3 mi into trip|~4h 10m in|Spur 326
Take the exit onto Spur 326 toward Spur 326: Avenue Q
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 536A
Toward Spur 326: Avenue Q
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.28 one way
$72.56 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$39.71
$79.42
premium
$4.54
$42.87
$85.74
diesel
$5.61
$53.01
$106.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72
0
$25.21
$11.52
Efficient EV
60
0
$21.01
$9.60
EV Truck/SUV
96
1
$33.61
$15.37
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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Perryton, TX
Night
in Perryton on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Night
in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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 14m 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 99.4
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 99.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 48% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, State Highway 70, and US Highway 60. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 104.5 miles, so be prepared for extended periods on the road without frequent turnoffs. The profile suggests a drive that balances faster highway travel with sections that might feel more like a typical state highway, offering a consistent, if not particularly varied, driving rhythm.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 mi on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near TX 70 / State Highway 70.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 240.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (TX 70 / State Highway 70): Navigation decision point; at 119.1 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Perryton, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Dumas, Pampa and Downtown.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 240.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.5 miles on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Lubbock, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (TX 70 / State Highway 70): Navigation decision point; at 119.1 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 4.2 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 Lubbock, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
