How far is Arlington, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 329.5 miles (530.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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
329.51 mi
04h 50m
Flight
280.65 mi
451.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.65 mi
Kilometers
451.67 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.51 mi
Kilometers
530.3 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 9:51 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-22T17:01
Arrive Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 9:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
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
Impact
TX

Village in Texas, United States

From Arlington
164.2 mi
02h 25m
To Lubbock
165.3 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

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 Arlington and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard

    1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 30 West

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  8. 8

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  16. 16

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
198 mi · 60%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 23%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 4%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 mi · 03h 05m

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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
280.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Impact
02h 25m from Arlington
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington 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 Arlington to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 329.5 miles (530.3 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.2 miles from Arlington and 165.3 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.95 one way or $87.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 280.65 mi (451.67 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
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: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.63 gal
44.01 L · about $43.95
Round trip
$87.90
23.26 gal · 88.02 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.7 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.95 $87.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.45 $98.90
Premium $4.59 $53.39 $106.79
Diesel $3.99 $46.44 $92.88

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 Arlington and Lubbock. The current time is 17:01:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.