How far is Alvin, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Alvin, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 561 miles (902.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 483.6 miles (778.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lampasas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alvin and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alvin and Lubbock.
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Start on West Sealy Street
3 m · 8 sec · West Sealy Street
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Turn left onto North Gordon Street
1900 ft · 40 sec · North Gordon Street
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Turn left onto West State Highway 6
10 mi · 15 min · West State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight right toward TX 288 North
2024 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Brazoria County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway
2171 ft · 31 sec · Brazoria County Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Tollway West
10.3 mi · 12 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
7 mi · 8 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Downtown
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
60.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on North US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183
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At the end of the road, turn left
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on Lamar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
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Turn right onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alvin and Lubbock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
TX 71 West
Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alvin 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 Alvin to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 561 miles (902.9 km) and usually takes 08h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lometa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 279.7 miles from Alvin and 281.2 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 483.6 miles (778.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.82 one way or $149.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alvin and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.
Stop Ideas Near Lometa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lometa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alvin and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 483.61 mi (778.29 km).
#1 Alvin
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 27,140 |
| Coordinates | 29.4238500, -95.2441000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 903 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $74.82 | $149.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $84.19 | $168.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $90.90 | $181.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $79.06 | $158.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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