How far is Caldwell, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Caldwell, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 413.6 miles (665.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 368.3 miles (592.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
413.61 mi
06h 41m
Flight
368.27 mi
592.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
368.27 mi
Kilometers
592.68 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
413.61 mi
Kilometers
665.64 km
Drive Time
06h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Wed, May 13, 1:58 AM CDT
Return by in Caldwell
Wed, May 13, 8:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-05-12T19:17
Arrive Lubbock
Wed, May 13, 1:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 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
10:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caldwell
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
Coleman
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Caldwell
206.2 mi
03h 20m
To Lubbock
207.4 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Echols Street

    21 m · 6 sec · South Echols Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Buck Street

    1476 ft · 50 sec · West Buck Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Green Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Green Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 36 North

    14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 36 North

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Travis Avenue

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Travis Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 485

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Farm-to-Market Road 485

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Road

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Airport Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 36 Business

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 36 Business

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto East Main Street

    51.3 mi · 54 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  23. 23

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  34. 34

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  35. 35

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  36. 36

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell 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
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
81.2 mi · 20%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 18%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 17%
Airport Road
32.4 mi · 8%
State Highway 36 North
27.3 mi · 7%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 84 West

Keep slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 14m

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
06h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
368.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
03h 20m from Caldwell
Leave By
10:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Caldwell and Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 413.6 miles (665.6 km) and usually takes 06h 41m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.2 miles from Caldwell and 207.4 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 368.3 miles (592.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 $55.17 one way or $110.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caldwell and Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 368.27 mi (592.68 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

City in Burleson County, Texas, United States

Population4,495
Coordinates30.5313200, -96.6930300
Altitude117
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: South Echols Street (-96.693093, 30.531263)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 666 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.6 gal
55.25 L · about $55.17
Round trip
$110.35
29.2 gal · 110.5 L
Estimated CO2
129.8 kg one way
Round trip: 259.5 kg / 572 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $55.17 $110.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.08 $124.16
Premium $4.59 $67.03 $134.06
Diesel $3.99 $58.30 $116.60

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Caldwell and Lubbock. The current time is 19:17:08.

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.