Origin
Tulia, TX
Afternoon in Tulia on Sunday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulia, TX to Lubbock, TX
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
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Tulia, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest 2nd Street, Highway 87, I-27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.20 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
36.6 miles from Tulia, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 73.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest 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 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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spur 326 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 19th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
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
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 36.6 miles from Tulia, TX, or about 33m 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 73.3 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.6 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
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 Tulia, 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 Tulia, TX
This is one driving day of about 73.3 miles and 1h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tulia, 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 36.6 mi from Tulia, TX · 33m into the drive
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
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
$11.20 one way
$22.39 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| premium | $4.59 | $13.25 | $26.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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
Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
2:10 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
30 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tulia, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 2nd Street, Highway 87, I-27. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.6 miles from Tulia, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.20 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 Tulia, TX to Lubbock, TX is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Tulia, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tulia, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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