How far is Canyon Lake, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Canyon Lake, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 392.1 miles (631.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 331.6 miles (533.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 37m 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
392.15 mi
06h 18m
Flight
331.64 mi
533.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
331.64 mi
Kilometers
533.73 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
392.15 mi
Kilometers
631.1 km
Drive Time
06h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Wed, Jun 3, 11:52 AM CDT
Return by in Canyon Lake
Wed, Jun 3, 6:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canyon Lake
2026-06-03T05:34
Arrive Lubbock
Wed, Jun 3, 11:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:19 PM to 1:49 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
11:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canyon Lake
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
Paint Rock
TX

Town of the United States

From Canyon Lake
194.6 mi
03h 09m
To Lubbock
197.5 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canyon Lake and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Sherwood Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Sherwood Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Canyon Lake Drive

    2387 ft · 2 min · Canyon Lake Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Robin Hood Drive

    155 m · 26 sec · Robin Hood Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Robin Hood Drive

    528 ft · 24 sec · Robin Hood Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lighthouse Drive

    1106 ft · 49 sec · Lighthouse Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Oblate Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Oblate Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cranes Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cranes Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Startz Road

    2182 ft · 1 min · Startz Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto FM 3159

    5.8 mi · 10 min · FM 3159

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 46 West

    22.6 mi · 30 min · State Highway 46 West

  11. 11

    Continue on River Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · River Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: Comfort

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  25. 25

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  38. 38

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  41. 41

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canyon Lake 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
42 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
81.4 mi · 21%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 19%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 8%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 7%
State Highway 46 West
22.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

81.1 mi · 01h 19m

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 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
331.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
03h 09m from Canyon Lake
Leave By
11:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canyon Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canyon Lake to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 392.1 miles (631.1 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.6 miles from Canyon Lake and 197.5 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 331.6 miles (533.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 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 $52.30 one way or $104.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Canyon Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Paint Rock

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 Paint Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Ballinger City Administrator
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Ballinger City Administrator

Ballinger , TX
700 Railroad Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paint Rock.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canyon Lake and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 331.64 mi (533.73 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Canyon Lake

City in Comal County, Texas, United States

Population21,262
Coordinates29.8752200, -98.2625100
Altitude294
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: Sherwood Drive (-98.262677, 29.875334)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 631 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.84 gal
52.38 L · about $52.30
Round trip
$104.60
27.68 gal · 104.76 L
Estimated CO2
123 kg one way
Round trip: 246 kg / 542 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.30 $104.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.85 $117.70
Premium $4.59 $63.54 $127.08
Diesel $3.99 $55.26 $110.53

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Canyon Lake and Lubbock. The current time is 05:34:13.

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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.