How far is Converse, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Converse, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 396 miles (637.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.4 miles (562.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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
395.98 mi
06h 01m
Flight
349.38 mi
562.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.38 mi
Kilometers
562.27 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
395.98 mi
Kilometers
637.27 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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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 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Mon, May 4, 10:23 AM CDT
Return by in Converse
Mon, May 4, 4:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Converse
2026-05-04T04:21
Arrive Lubbock
Mon, May 4, 10:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 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
11:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Converse
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
Paint Rock
TX

Town of the United States

From Converse
196.2 mi
03h 00m
To Lubbock
199.8 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Toepperwein Road

    30 m · 9 sec · Toepperwein Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on East Loop 1604 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Loop 1604 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1604 North

    720 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    19.3 mi · 21 min · Anderson Loop

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  22. 22

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  34. 34

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  35. 35

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Converse 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
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
100 mi · 25%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 19%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 7%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 7%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

98.7 mi · 01h 37m

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 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
349.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
03h 00m from Converse
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Converse and Partly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Converse to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 396 miles (637.3 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.2 miles from Converse and 199.8 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 349.4 miles (562.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 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 $52.79 one way or $105.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paint Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Paint Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Ballinger City Administrator
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Ballinger City Administrator

Ballinger , TX
700 Railroad Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paint Rock.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Converse and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 349.38 mi (562.27 km).

Converse

#1 Converse

City

Population28,814
Coordinates29.5180100, -98.3161200
Altitude219
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: (-98.316039, 29.517892)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 637 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.97 gal
52.89 L · about $52.79
Round trip
$105.59
27.94 gal · 105.78 L
Estimated CO2
124.2 kg one way
Round trip: 248.3 kg / 547 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.79 $105.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.40 $118.80
Premium $4.59 $64.14 $128.27
Diesel $3.99 $55.78 $111.56

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Converse and Lubbock. The current time is 04:21:57.

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.