How far is Cleveland, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Cleveland, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 550.2 miles (885.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 455.3 miles (732.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
550.19 mi
08h 23m
Flight
455.35 mi
732.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
455.35 mi
Kilometers
732.82 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
550.19 mi
Kilometers
885.45 km
Drive Time
08h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:24 PM to 3:54 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
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
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
Millsap
TX

Town of the United States

From Cleveland
276.5 mi
04h 11m
To Lubbock
273.7 mi
04h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Cleveland and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Houston Street

    1537 ft · 37 sec · East Houston Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2872 ft · 52 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Southline Street

    15.2 mi · 23 min · West Southline Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Willis Waukegan Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Willis Waukegan Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Danville Street

    2760 ft · 52 sec · South Danville Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North State Highway 75

    2 mi · 3 min · North State Highway 75

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Calvary Road

    621 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2656 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    149.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    190.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  22. 22

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  23. 23

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  24. 24

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
194 mi · 35%
Calvary Road
150 mi · 27%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 14%
US 287 North
62.8 mi · 11%
Highway 84
20 mi · 4%
West Southline Street
15.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

190 mi · 03h 13m

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
08h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.9 mi
455.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millsap
04h 11m from Cleveland
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 550.2 miles (885.5 km) and usually takes 08h 23m 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?

Millsap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 276.5 miles from Cleveland and 273.7 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 455.3 miles (732.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.9 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 $73.35 one way or $146.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millsap

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millsap, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millsap.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

64 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

113 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 455.35 mi (732.82 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

City in Liberty County, Texas

Population7,858
Coordinates30.3413200, -95.0854900
Altitude48
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: East Houston Street (-95.085502, 30.341273)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 885 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.41 gal
73.49 L · about $73.35
Round trip
$146.70
38.82 gal · 146.98 L
Estimated CO2
172.5 kg one way
Round trip: 345 kg / 761 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $73.35 $146.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $82.53 $165.06
Premium $4.59 $89.11 $178.22
Diesel $3.99 $77.50 $155.01

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 Cleveland and Lubbock. The current time is 20:21:16.

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.