How far is Clifton, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Clifton, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278 miles (447.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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
313.58 mi
04h 57m
Flight
278 mi
447.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278 mi
Kilometers
447.39 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.58 mi
Kilometers
504.66 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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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 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM CDT
Return by in Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
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
Impact
TX

Village in Texas, United States

From Clifton
162.5 mi
02h 28m
To Lubbock
151.1 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Clifton and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    24 m · 6 sec · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Avenue G

    33.7 mi · 38 min · North Avenue G

  3. 3

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    3050 ft · 41 sec · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Glen Rose Road

    2221 ft · 29 sec · Glen Rose Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East South Loop

    1184 ft · 19 sec · East South Loop

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Graham Avenue

    1933 ft · 41 sec · South Graham Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Graham Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Graham Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Highway 108

    22.3 mi · 33 min · North State Highway 108

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    1009 ft · 28 sec · West Interstate 20

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene

    751 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    131.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  13. 13

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  21. 21

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  22. 22

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  23. 23

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
131 mi · 42%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 24%
North Avenue G
33.7 mi · 11%
North State Highway 108
22.3 mi · 7%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
North US Highway 281
18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

131 mi · 02h 11m

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
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
278 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Impact
02h 28m from Clifton
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Clifton 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 Clifton to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.5 miles from Clifton and 151.1 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 278 miles (447.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.83 one way or $83.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 278 mi (447.39 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

City in Bosque County, Texas, United States of America

Population3,410
Coordinates31.7823800, -97.5766900
Altitude205
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 5th Street (-97.576727, 31.782449)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.89 L · about $41.83
Round trip
$83.67
22.14 gal · 83.78 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.83 $83.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.07 $94.14
Premium $4.59 $50.82 $101.64
Diesel $3.99 $44.20 $88.41

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 Clifton and Lubbock. The current time is 02:30:39.

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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.