Make sure you have plenty of gas in the tank, because Lubbock is well worth a detour. Located 55 miles from Kress, it has some fantastic attractions, such as Buddy Holly Center and Science Spectrum. Amarillo is another road-trip destination to keep a lookout for. It’s located just 60 miles away. If you make the journey here, Amarillo Museum of Art and Don Harrington Discovery Center should be on your radar.