How far is Alvarado, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Alvarado, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 335.7 miles (540.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281 miles (452.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
335.65 mi
05h 00m
Flight
280.97 mi
452.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.97 mi
Kilometers
452.18 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.65 mi
Kilometers
540.17 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 6:15 PM CDT
Return by in Alvarado
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alvarado
2026-04-22T13:14
Arrive Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 6:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alvarado
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Abilene
TX

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

From Alvarado
167.6 mi
02h 30m
To Lubbock
168 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alvarado and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alvarado and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South Friou Street

    34 m · 17 sec · South Friou Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East College Street

    1967 ft · 42 sec · East College Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Parkway Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Parkway Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Interstate 35W

    649 ft · 13 sec · South Interstate 35W

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Interstate 35W

    2731 ft · 55 sec · South Interstate 35W

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 707, County Road 604

    1041 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    190.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  22. 22

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  24. 24

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alvarado and Lubbock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
198 mi · 59%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 22%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
County Road 707
17.6 mi · 5%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

190 mi · 03h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
281 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
02h 30m from Alvarado
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alvarado and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alvarado to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 335.7 miles (540.2 km) and usually takes 05h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.6 miles from Alvarado and 168 miles from Lubbock.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 281 miles (452.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.74 one way or $89.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alvarado and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alvarado and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 280.97 mi (452.18 km).

Alvarado

#1 Alvarado

City in Johnson County, Texas, USA

Population4,624
Coordinates32.4065300, -97.2116800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Lubbock

#2 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
Start: South Friou Street (-97.211478, 32.406531)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 540 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.84 gal
44.83 L · about $44.74
Round trip
$89.49
23.68 gal · 89.66 L
Estimated CO2
105.2 kg one way
Round trip: 210.4 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.74 $89.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.34 $100.69
Premium $4.59 $54.36 $108.71
Diesel $3.99 $47.28 $94.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Alvarado and Lubbock. The current time is 13:14:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.