Does your daily drive decide where you live? If you are eyeing Bacon Crest, you are likely weighing how quickly you can reach work, school, and the airport. You want simple routes, realistic travel times, and a few insider tips to avoid slowdowns. This guide gives you clear paths to Marsha Sharp, Loop 289, and beyond, plus transit options and a buyer-friendly commuter checklist. Let’s dive in.
Where Bacon Crest sits
Bacon Crest is a southwest Lubbock neighborhood between Iola Avenue and Milwaukee Avenue, and between 73rd Street and 79th Street. Homes are mostly newer single-family builds with some multi-family nearby. Daily life here is car oriented, and most residents drive for regular commutes. You will find quick access to retail along Milwaukee and fast connections to the city’s highway network.
Key local routes
Milwaukee Avenue
Milwaukee is your main north-south spine. Head north on Milwaukee to reach the Marsha Sharp Freeway, Spur 327, and Loop 289. It also serves a major retail corridor, so it is convenient for errands on the way home.
Iola and 73rd–79th Streets
Iola Avenue and the 73rd–79th Street grid feed you to Milwaukee. Iola can be a useful alternative to reach nearby arterials without diving into the busiest retail nodes. Use these local streets to stage an easier turn onto Milwaukee during peak times.
Fastest highway access
Marsha Sharp Freeway (US 62/82)
For cross-town trips, the Marsha Sharp Freeway is often the quickest east-west route. From Bacon Crest, reach it by taking Milwaukee north, then merging east toward downtown, Texas Tech, or central Lubbock.
Spur 327 and Loop 289
Spur 327 links Marsha Sharp to Loop 289, Lubbock’s beltway. Use the Milwaukee interchange to head for Loop 289 and connect to I-27 or other outer destinations. Many longer hops across the city are fastest by using Loop 289 for part of the trip.
Typical commute times
Drive times vary by time of day and events, but these off-peak examples give you a feel for what to expect:
- Texas Tech University: about 8–9 miles, roughly 12–20 minutes. An example nearby address shows about 8.4 miles and 13 minutes in typical conditions, which matches local experience (example listing data).
- Downtown Lubbock: roughly 10–20 minutes depending on route and traffic levels.
- Major hospitals (UMC, Covenant): about 6–8 miles, often 9–15 minutes off-peak (example listing distances).
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB): about 18–20 miles, often 30–35 minutes from central Bacon Crest addresses (airport distance example).
Peak-time tips and pinch points
- The Milwaukee and Marsha Sharp area is a known congestion point. Local reporting highlights frequent crash responses and merge conflicts here, so give yourself extra time or adjust your route when possible (local traffic overview).
- Plan around school drop-off and pick-up windows, and Texas Tech game days or major events.
- Use live navigation for lane guidance and alternate routes. A short detour to Spur 327 or a different Loop 289 on-ramp can save time when ramps back up.
Transit options if you do not drive
Citibus fixed routes
Lubbock’s Citibus operates fixed routes citywide with schedules and live arrivals in the GoPass app. Riders in southwest Lubbock typically connect along the 73rd–82nd Street and Slide or Quaker corridors. Check the Citibus map and GoPass to confirm the nearest stop and timing.
On-Demand and CitiAccess
Citibus also offers On-Demand microtransit and CitiAccess paratransit that fill gaps where fixed routes are limited. Book in GoPass, review hours and fares on the Citibus site, and use On-Demand to reach a fixed-route stop or make short trips without a car.
Texas Tech shuttles
If you work or study at TTU, the university integrates with Citibus and operates campus shuttles. See TTU Transportation & Parking Services for shuttle routes, drop-off points, and GoPass details.
Sample routes you can trust
- To Texas Tech: Milwaukee north, then merge onto Marsha Sharp east toward campus. Depending on your building, exit near Quaker or University Avenue. Off-peak, this is often a 12–20 minute trip.
- To I-27 via Loop 289: Milwaukee north to Spur 327, then connect to Loop 289 and follow signs for I-27. This reduces surface-street signals and keeps you moving.
- To the airport: Use Loop 289 to I-27 north, then follow airport signs. Budget 30–35 minutes on most days and extra time during storms or peak traffic.
Commuter checklist for Bacon Crest buyers
- Proximity to Milwaukee for faster highway access.
- Driveway and garage layout that eases morning exits.
- Best school-drop routes for your daily schedule.
- Noise and traffic patterns near busy intersections you might use daily.
- Backup plan: nearest Citibus stop and whether On-Demand serves your block.
Ready to simplify your daily drive and find a home that fits your routine? Let’s talk about your routes, timing, and how the right location can save you time every day. Connect with Real Estate by Anna for local guidance and a commuter-smart home search.
FAQs
What are the fastest highways from Bacon Crest?
- Take Milwaukee north to connect with the Marsha Sharp Freeway for east-west travel and use Spur 327 to reach Loop 289 for beltway connections, including I-27 (US 62/82, Spur 327, Loop 289).
Is public transit practical from Bacon Crest?
- Citibus provides fixed routes, plus On-Demand and paratransit, but most residents still drive for daily commutes; use GoPass to plan trips and connect to nearby corridors (Citibus overview, On-Demand details).
When is traffic worst near Bacon Crest?
- Expect typical peaks during morning and late afternoon, plus delays near Milwaukee at Marsha Sharp during crashes or lane work, and around Texas Tech events (traffic context).
How long is the drive to Texas Tech and the airport?
- Off-peak, plan about 12–20 minutes to Texas Tech and around 30–35 minutes to LBB, depending on your exact starting point and route ([distance examples](https://www.apartments.com/6302-79th-st-lubbock-tx/xtvefxn/, airport example)).
