How far is Anthony, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Anthony, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 361.1 miles (581.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
361.13 mi
05h 56m
Flight
296.66 mi
477.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.66 mi
Kilometers
477.43 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.13 mi
Kilometers
581.19 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Oct 15, 7:37 PM CDT
Return by in Anthony
Fri, Oct 16, 12:33 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anthony
2026-10-15T12:40
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Oct 15, 6:37 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:57 PM to 2:57 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
5:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anthony
9:00 PM MDT
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
Dell City
TX

City in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States

From Anthony
182.2 mi
02h 58m
To Lubbock
179 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    79 m · 17 sec · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Antonio Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Antonio Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Desert Boulevard

    52 m · 5 sec · South Desert Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    789 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.2 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street

    2920 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Paisano Drive

    2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  15. 15

    Continue on National Parks Highway

    33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Canal Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3024 ft · 43 sec · East Marland Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Marland Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on East Seminole Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · East Seminole Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 26 sec · West Avenue A

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    40.4 mi · 43 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Lubbock Road

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Lubbock Road

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    24.1 mi · 27 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Avenue Q

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    2698 ft · 55 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anthony 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 28%
North Main Street
40.4 mi · 11%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 11%
Lubbock Road
38.7 mi · 11%
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 9%
East Seminole Highway
27.5 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.5 mi
296.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dell City
02h 58m from Anthony
Leave By
5:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anthony and Partly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 361.1 miles (581.2 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Dell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.2 miles from Anthony and 179 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.91 one way or $97.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Anthony and Lubbock, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anthony and Partly Sunny near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Dell City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dell City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.4 mi away

City of Carlsbad Water System

Carlsbad , NM
101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Waste management service,Mining company
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

Carlsbad Municipal Annex

Carlsbad , NM
114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Loving Village Hall

Loving , NM
415 W Cedar St, Loving, NM 88256
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dell City.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anthony and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 296.66 mi (477.43 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Anthony

Located in El Paso County at an elevation of 3,806 feet, this community sits in the Mesilla Valley directly along the Texas-New Mexico border, contiguous with its twin city in New Mexico.

Population0
Coordinates31.9992700, -106.6055500
Altitude1160
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: Jefferson Street (-106.60555, 31.999362)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 581 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.74 gal
48.24 L · about $48.91
Round trip
$97.82
25.48 gal · 96.48 L
Estimated CO2
113.2 kg one way
Round trip: 226.4 kg / 499 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $48.91 $97.82
Mid-grade $4.35 $55.38 $110.76
Premium $4.72 $60.17 $120.34
Diesel $5.78 $73.59 $147.17

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Anthony, TX and Lubbock, TX. The current time in Anthony is 12:40:38, although it is 13:40:38 in Lubbock.

Distance to Other Cities

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