How far is Clyde, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Clyde, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159 miles (255.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.1 mi
02h 42m
Flight
159 mi
255.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159 mi
Kilometers
255.89 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.1 mi
Kilometers
289.84 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM CDT
Return by in Clyde
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clyde
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clyde
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Snyder
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Clyde
89.9 mi
01h 21m
To Lubbock
90.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Clyde and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    1035 ft · 23 sec · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    2460 ft · 53 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Access Road

    786 ft · 22 sec · North Access Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    690 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  6. 6

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  14. 14

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  16. 16

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clyde and Lubbock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 41%
North Access Road
63 mi · 35%
Highway 84
20 mi · 11%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 4%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 3%
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 84 West

Keep slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
159 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snyder
01h 21m from Clyde
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clyde 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 Clyde to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Clyde and 90.2 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 159 miles (255.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.03 one way or $48.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clyde and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 159 mi (255.89 km).

Clyde

#1 Clyde

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

Population3,881
Coordinates32.4059600, -99.4936900
Altitude607
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: North 1st Street (-99.493651, 32.40616)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.06 L · about $24.03
Round trip
$48.07
12.72 gal · 48.12 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.03 $48.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.04 $54.09
Premium $4.59 $29.20 $58.40
Diesel $3.99 $25.40 $50.79

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 Clyde and Lubbock. The current time is 23:38:34.

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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.