How far is Atlanta, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Atlanta, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 488 miles (785.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 445 miles (716.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
488.01 mi
07h 36m
Flight
444.96 mi
716.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
444.96 mi
Kilometers
716.09 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
488.01 mi
Kilometers
785.37 km
Drive Time
07h 36m

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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 07h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 16, 4:56 AM CDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 16, 12:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-15T21:20
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 16, 4:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:36 PM to 3:06 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lipan
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Atlanta
262.8 mi
03h 48m
To Lubbock
225.2 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    40.2 mi · 46 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Wood Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wood Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward West I 20

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  23. 23

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  24. 24

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  25. 25

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
219 mi · 45%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 15%
West I 20
68.7 mi · 14%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 5%
Highway 84
20 mi · 4%
I 20 West
19.3 mi · 4%
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

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.

Drive Time
07h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
445 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lipan
03h 48m from Atlanta
Leave By
8:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Atlanta and Mostly Cloudy near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 488 miles (785.4 km) and usually takes 07h 36m 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?

Lipan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 262.8 miles from Atlanta and 225.2 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 445 miles (716.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 $65.07 one way or $130.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Atlanta and Mostly Cloudy near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Lipan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lipan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lipan.

RAIL

Cleburne

65 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

72 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 444.96 mi (716.09 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population5,424
Coordinates33.1137400, -94.1643500
Altitude79
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: East Main Street (-94.16433, 33.11379)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 785 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.22 gal
65.19 L · about $65.07
Round trip
$130.15
34.44 gal · 130.38 L
Estimated CO2
153 kg one way
Round trip: 306.1 kg / 675 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $65.07 $130.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $73.22 $146.44
Premium $4.59 $79.06 $158.11
Diesel $3.99 $68.76 $137.52

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Lubbock. The current time is 21:20:18.

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.