How far is Copperas Cove, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Copperas Cove, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 324.4 miles (522.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
324.39 mi
05h 08m
Flight
286.24 mi
460.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.24 mi
Kilometers
460.66 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.39 mi
Kilometers
522.06 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sun, May 31, 9:25 AM CDT
Return by in Copperas Cove
Sun, May 31, 2:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copperas Cove
2026-05-31T04:16
Arrive Lubbock
Sun, May 31, 9:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Copperas Cove
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
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From Copperas Cove
161.8 mi
02h 34m
To Lubbock
162.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
97°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Copperas Cove and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue D

    59 m · 6 sec · West Avenue D

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    661 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avenue F

    45 m · 5 sec · East Avenue F

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2655 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street;Highway Avenue

    16 m · 8 sec · South Main Street;Highway Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Highway 190

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Highway 190

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Central Texas Expressway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Central Texas Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  10. 10

    Continue on East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 32 sec · North Key Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  23. 23

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  34. 34

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  35. 35

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  36. 36

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Copperas Cove 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
40 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 23%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 21%
North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 11%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 7%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
State Highway 70
10.4 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 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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
286.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
02h 34m from Copperas Cove
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Copperas Cove and Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Copperas Cove to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 324.4 miles (522.1 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.8 miles from Copperas Cove and 162.6 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.27 one way or $86.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Copperas Cove and Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copperas Cove and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 286.24 mi (460.66 km).

Copperas Cove

#1 Copperas Cove

City in Texas, USA

Population33,498
Coordinates31.1240600, -97.9030800
Altitude333
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 Avenue D (-97.90305, 31.124128)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.33 L · about $43.27
Round trip
$86.54
22.9 gal · 86.66 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.27 $86.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.69 $97.37
Premium $4.59 $52.57 $105.13
Diesel $3.99 $45.72 $91.44

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Copperas Cove and Lubbock. The current time is 04:16:16.

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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.