Origin
Odessa, TX
Afternoon in Odessa on Sunday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Odessa, TX to Lubbock, TX
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
138.3 mi
223 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Odessa, TX
Thomas balabaud
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Odessa, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 138.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 2nd Street, Highway 80, Ray C for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.2 miles from Odessa, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 138.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Odessa, TX to Lubbock, TX is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Odessa, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ray C | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 191 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chris Kyle Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 349 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 191 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odessa, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on North Grant Avenue
13 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Grant Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East 2nd Street
3
Continue on East Highway 80
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highway 80
4
Turn left
492 ft
·
18 sec
5
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right
279 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn straight onto State Highway 191 East
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
State Highway 191 East
9
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chris Kyle Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward TX 349, FM 1788: UT Permian Basin CEED, Midland International Airport
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
TX 349, FM 1788: UT Permian Basin CEED, Midland International Airport
13
Turn straight onto State Highway 191
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Highway 191
14
Turn slight left onto North FM 1788
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North FM 1788
15
Keep slight right to continue on Nadine and Tom Craddick Highway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Nadine and Tom Craddick Highway
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 349
47 mi
·
47 min
·
State Highway 349
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 87
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
South US Highway 87
18
Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dallas Avenue
19
Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lynn Avenue
20
Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lubbock Highway
21
Continue on North US Highway 87
51 mi
·
51 min
·
North US Highway 87
22
Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tahoka Highway
23
Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
24
Take the exit slight right toward 50th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
50th Street
25
Turn straight onto Interstate 27
236 ft
·
7 sec
·
Interstate 27
26
Turn left onto 50th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
50th Street
27
Turn right onto Avenue Q
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue Q
28
Turn right onto 19th Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 69.2 miles from Odessa, TX, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.2 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
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 Odessa, 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 Odessa, TX
This is one driving day of about 138.3 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Odessa, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.2 mi from Odessa, TX · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.2 miles from Odessa, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lubbock, TX
The final approach into Lubbock, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lubbock, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.13 one way
$42.25 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $23.15 | $46.30 |
| premium | $4.59 | $25.00 | $49.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.73 | $61.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.36 | $8.85 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
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
2h 9m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Odessa, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 138.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 2nd Street, Highway 80, Ray C. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.2 miles from Odessa, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Odessa, TX to Lubbock, TX is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Odessa, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Odessa, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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