How far is Colorado, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Colorado, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 417.3 miles (671.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372 miles (598.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
417.25 mi
06h 39m
Flight
372.05 mi
598.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.05 mi
Kilometers
598.75 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
417.25 mi
Kilometers
671.5 km
Drive Time
06h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM CDT
Return by in Colorado
Thu, Apr 23, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colorado
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:40 PM to 2:10 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
10:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colorado
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
Santa Anna
TX

Texas

From Colorado
208 mi
03h 19m
To Lubbock
209.2 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance 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 Colorado and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Lake Road

    2581 ft · 1 min · Old Lake Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Hill Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hill Road

    66 m · 15 sec · Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    33.4 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  13. 13

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  25. 25

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  38. 38

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  41. 41

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado 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
42 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 18%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 17%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 17%
Bergstrom Expressway
35.3 mi · 8%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 5%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
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

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
06h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
372 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Anna
03h 19m from Colorado
Leave By
10:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colorado 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 Colorado to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 417.3 miles (671.5 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?

Santa Anna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208 miles from Colorado and 209.2 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 372 miles (598.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 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 $55.63 one way or $111.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colorado and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 372.05 mi (598.75 km).

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#1 Colorado

City in Texas, United States of America

Population3,875
Coordinates29.9857800, -97.1341500
Altitude107
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: Old Lake Road (-97.134421, 29.985774)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 672 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.72 gal
55.73 L · about $55.63
Round trip
$111.25
29.44 gal · 111.46 L
Estimated CO2
130.8 kg one way
Round trip: 261.6 kg / 577 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $55.63 $111.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.59 $125.18
Premium $4.59 $67.58 $135.16
Diesel $3.99 $58.78 $117.55

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 Colorado and Lubbock. The current time is 19:30:41.

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.