How far is Cienegas Terrace, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Cienegas Terrace, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 357.2 miles (574.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.8 miles (476.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
357.26 mi
05h 46m
Flight
295.82 mi
476.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.82 mi
Kilometers
476.08 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.26 mi
Kilometers
574.95 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 PM CDT
Return by in Cienegas Terrace
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cienegas Terrace
2026-04-23T07:06
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cienegas Terrace
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grape Creek
TX

Census designated place

From Cienegas Terrace
178.2 mi
02h 53m
To Lubbock
179.1 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cienegas Terrace and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Mesa Drive

    1820 ft · 1 min · Mesa Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Drive

    1691 ft · 1 min · Park Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cienegas Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cienegas Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Johnson Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulick Road

    569 ft · 16 sec · Gulick Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West 15th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 15th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Crockett Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    787 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on South Koenigheim Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Bryant Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 87 North

    23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    52 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87 North

  20. 20

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  21. 21

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  23. 23

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Lynn Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lynn Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Lubbock Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    51.2 mi · 52 min · North US Highway 87

  27. 27

    Continue on Tahoka Highway

    4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward 50th Street

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Interstate 27

    72 m · 7 sec · Interstate 27

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 50th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 50th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    2 mi · 2 min · Avenue Q

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cienegas Terrace 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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 North
91.1 mi · 25%
Veterans Boulevard
88.9 mi · 25%
North US Highway 87
66.4 mi · 19%
South Crockett Avenue
61.7 mi · 17%
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 5%
Tahoka Highway
4.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Boulevard

Keep slight right

85.6 mi · 01h 34m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.4 mi
295.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grape Creek
02h 53m from Cienegas Terrace
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cienegas Terrace 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 Cienegas Terrace to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 357.2 miles (574.9 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Grape Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.2 miles from Cienegas Terrace and 179.1 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 295.8 miles (476.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.65 one way or $95.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cienegas Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cienegas Terrace and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 295.82 mi (476.08 km).

Cienegas Terrace

#1 Cienegas Terrace

Census designated place

Population3,424
Coordinates29.3674500, -100.9437100
Altitude293
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: Mesa Drive (-100.943694, 29.367459)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.61 gal
47.72 L · about $47.65
Round trip
$95.31
25.22 gal · 95.44 L
Estimated CO2
112.1 kg one way
Round trip: 224.1 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.65 $95.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.62 $107.24
Premium $4.59 $57.89 $115.79
Diesel $3.99 $50.35 $100.70

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 Cienegas Terrace and Lubbock. The current time is 07:06:25.

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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.