How far is Celina, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Celina, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 343.1 miles (552.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.8 miles (471.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
343.03 mi
05h 17m
Flight
292.81 mi
471.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.81 mi
Kilometers
471.24 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.03 mi
Kilometers
552.05 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM CDT
Return by in Celina
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Celina
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Celina
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Celina
169.2 mi
02h 38m
To Lubbock
173.8 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pecan Street

    1202 ft · 36 sec · West Pecan Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto West Farm to Market 455

    1490 ft · 44 sec · West Farm to Market 455

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Preston Road

    21.1 mi · 25 min · North Preston Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto TX 56: Southmayd, Sherman

    1701 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 56

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    757 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    743 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Highway 82

    145 m · 6 sec · Highway 82

  10. 10

    Continue on East US Highway 82

    12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82

  11. 11

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 14 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Division Street

    10 mi · 11 min · Division Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    25.1 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

    48.8 mi · 55 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock

    2000 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West

  21. 21

    Continue on West Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  24. 24

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82

  26. 26

    Continue on Idalou Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Idalou Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 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 Celina 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 27%
US 82 West
48.8 mi · 14%
Division Street
43.8 mi · 13%
US Highway 82
33.5 mi · 10%
West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 7%
North Preston Road
21.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 82 West

Continue on US Highway 82 West

93.5 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.3 mi
292.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
02h 38m from Celina
Leave By
6:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Celina and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 343.1 miles (552.1 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.2 miles from Celina and 173.8 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 292.8 miles (471.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.73 one way or $91.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Celina and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Celina and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 292.81 mi (471.24 km).

Celina

#1 Celina

City in Texas, United States of America

Population20,114
Coordinates33.3245600, -96.7844400
Altitude211
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: West Pecan Street (-96.784428, 33.32461)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.1 gal
45.82 L · about $45.73
Round trip
$91.45
24.2 gal · 91.64 L
Estimated CO2
107.5 kg one way
Round trip: 215.1 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.73 $91.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.45 $102.90
Premium $4.59 $55.55 $111.10
Diesel $3.99 $48.32 $96.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Celina and Lubbock. The current time is 19:31:20.

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.