Origin
Wolfforth, TX
Late night in Wolfforth on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wolfforth, 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
16m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wolfforth, TX
Thomas balabaud
Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Wolfforth, TX to Lubbock, TX is 12.5 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Marsha Sharp Freeway, Avenue Q, and East Highway 62, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward transition between two Texas communities. Given its short distance and highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for a simple point-to-point trip without extensive planning. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roadways designed for efficient travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marsha Sharp Freeway | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Avenue Q | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Highway 62 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dowden Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Marsha Sharp Freeway
— 10.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolfforth, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on FM 179
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dowden Road
2
Turn sharp left onto East Highway 62
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Highway 62
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge onto US 62; US 82
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 84: Avenue Q
6
Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
7
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Q
8
Turn left onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Highway 62
Turn sharp left onto East Highway 62
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 62; US 82 / Marsha Sharp Freeway
Merge onto US 62; US 82 / Marsha Sharp Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 84: Avenue Q
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 84: Avenue Q
3
11.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 84 / Avenue Q
Turn right onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Navigation decision point
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 62; TX 114 / 19th Street
Turn left onto US 62; TX 114 / 19th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
4:38 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll experience a mostly uninterrupted stretch of 10.3 miles on the Marsha Sharp Freeway, which provides a smooth and direct path. The route transitions from Marsha Sharp Freeway to Avenue Q and then East Highway 62, offering a blend of freeway speeds and arterial road driving. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal complexity as you navigate between these well-trafficked Texas thoroughfares.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Marsha Sharp Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Marsha Sharp Freeway and Avenue Q. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Highway 62.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Highway 62): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1 miles (US 62; US 82 / Marsha Sharp Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Wolfforth, TX
Full guide →Wolfforth is a suburb of Lubbock, Texas.
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 16m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Marsha Sharp Freeway. 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 0.3 miles (East Highway 62): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1 miles (US 62; US 82 / Marsha Sharp Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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