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Abernathy
Skip Abernathy unless you need a cheap bed on I-27 between Lubbock and Plainview: one night, no sights worth a detour.
Abernathy is a farming town of 2,800 on the Llano Estacado, 20 minutes north of Lubbock. It has a handful of local restaurants and a Holiday Inn Express, but no museums, parks or attractions that would pull a traveller off the highway. Use it as a budget sleep stop if Lubbock is full or you're driving I-27 at night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Dec–Feb (cold snaps)
- Airport
- LBB
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Abernathy911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Abernathy, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe small town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLBB Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (About 20 min south via I-27; no public transport, taxi or rideshare needed).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at Filling Station Cafe$2–3
- Budget bedHoliday Inn Express double room, a night, per roomUS$90
- Mid-range bedHoliday Inn Express double room, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedHoliday Inn Express double room, a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LBB Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (About 20 min south via I-27; no public transport, taxi or rideshare needed)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest May (7 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Abernathy: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
4 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
4 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The town is a grid along Avenue D (US 87) and 11th St; no public transport.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
I-27 south, 20 min
Buddy Holly Center, Texas Tech campus, and a wider range of restaurants.
Plainview, Texas
goDoor to door: About 15 min
I-27 north, 15 min
Larger town with grocery stores and fast food.
Door to door: About 30 min
US 62/82 west, about 30 min
Smaller town; only if you need a specific stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
I-27 corridor (11th St)
The Holiday Inn Express is the only chain hotel; a few motels in Lubbock are a 20-min drive.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–140 excl. bed
- High
- $140+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Holiday Inn Express double room1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Taxi Lubbock Airport → Abernathy2 × US$40 · check | US$80 |
| Meal at Andrew's Restaurant (dinner)2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$45 |
| Trip total≈ US$248 per person per day, bed included | US$495 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at Filling Station Cafe | $2–3 |
| BBQ plate at Shady's BBQ | $12–18 |
| Pizza at Vecchio's Restaurant | $10–15 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No Uber or Lyft reliably available; arrange a taxi from Lubbock in advance.
- Most restaurants close by 21:00; call ahead on Sundays.Most restaurants close by 9:00 PM; call ahead on Sundays.
- I-27 has no services between exits for several miles; fuel up in Lubbock or Plainview.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
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Embassy
No consulates in Abernathy. Nearest US passport services: Lubbock (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lubbock Airport → Abernathy taxi: about $35–50, 20 min (check)
- Abernathy → Lubbock (I-27): about 20 min by car
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- How much? — How much? (how much)
- Where's the restroom? — Where is the restroom? (wairz the rest-room)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Abernathy. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Dec–Feb (cold snaps) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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