Origin
Tulia, TX
Late night in Tulia on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulia, TX to Lubbock, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
73.3 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tulia, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This 73.3-mile drive from Tulia, TX to Lubbock, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via Southwest 2nd Street, Highway 87, and I-27, with a significant portion involving local road driving rather than interstate cruising. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this short journey through the Great Plains region of Texas is a straightforward connection between two communities. It's a practical route that doesn't demand an overnight stop, offering flexibility for when you choose to depart.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 2nd Street | — | — |
| Highway 87 | — | — |
| I-27 | — | — |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Spur 326 | — | — |
| 19th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southwest 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulia, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Southeast 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Southeast 2nd Street
2
Continue on Southwest 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 2nd Street
3
Turn left onto South US Highway 87
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
South US Highway 87
4
Turn slight right
1.0 mi
·
2 min
5
Turn left onto I-27 Frontage Road
515 ft
·
10 sec
·
I-27 Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
68 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Spur 326: Avenue Q
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Spur 326: Avenue Q
9
Turn left onto 19th Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street
10
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Tulia, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.08 one way
$22.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| premium | $4.54 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.18 | $32.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.26 | $4.69 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:45 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
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
1h 6m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no interstate highway percentage to speak of. This means you'll be experiencing more frequent changes in direction and potentially navigating through more town centers. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a journey characterized by local roads rather than long, high-speed highway segments. You'll likely find yourself on a mix of surface streets and state highways, making for a more engaged driving experience compared to a pure interstate haul.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Southwest 2nd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tulia, TX to Lubbock, TX is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tulia, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving 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.
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 1h 6m. Total distance: 73.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tulia, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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