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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Sherwood Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Sherwood Drive
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Continue on Canyon Lake Drive
2387 ft · 2 min · Canyon Lake Drive
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Continue on Robin Hood Drive
155 m · 26 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Continue on Robin Hood Drive
528 ft · 24 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Turn left onto Lighthouse Drive
1106 ft · 49 sec · Lighthouse Drive
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Continue on Oblate Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Oblate Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cranes Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cranes Mill Road
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Turn right onto Startz Road
2182 ft · 1 min · Startz Road
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Turn right onto FM 3159
5.8 mi · 10 min · FM 3159
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Turn right onto State Highway 46 West
22.6 mi · 30 min · State Highway 46 West
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Continue on River Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: Comfort
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
81.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue
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Continue on Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue
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Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on Lamar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
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Turn right onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paint Rock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canyon Lake and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 331.64 mi (533.73 km).
#1 Canyon Lake
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 21,262 |
| Coordinates | 29.8752200, -98.2625100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: 631 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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