How far is Balch Springs, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Balch Springs, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 360.4 miles (580 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Callahan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Balch Springs and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Balch Springs and Lubbock.
-
1
Start on Terry Drive
14 m · 4 sec · Terry Drive
-
2
Turn right onto Hickory Tree Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hickory Tree Road
-
3
Turn left onto Elam Road
1715 ft · 57 sec · Elam Road
-
4
Take the ramp right toward I 635 South
1651 ft · 40 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
23.4 mi · 25 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
-
6
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
190.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
-
10
Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
-
11
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
-
13
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
-
14
Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
-
15
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
-
16
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
-
17
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
-
18
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
-
19
Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
-
20
Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
-
21
Turn right onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Balch Springs and Lubbock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Balch Springs and Sunny near Lubbock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Balch Springs to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 360.4 miles (580 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.8 miles from Balch Springs and 180.6 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 6:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.07 one way or $96.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Balch Springs and Sunny near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Balch Springs and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 308.27 mi (496.11 km).
#1 Balch Springs
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,831 |
| Coordinates | 32.7287400, -96.6227700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 580 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $48.07 | $96.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.09 | $108.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $58.40 | $116.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $50.79 | $101.58 |
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 · May 31, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.