How far is Crystal City, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Crystal City, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 414.5 miles (667.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 359.2 miles (578 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 13m 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
414.52 mi
06h 36m
Flight
359.16 mi
578.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
359.16 mi
Kilometers
578.01 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
414.52 mi
Kilometers
667.1 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Crystal City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal City
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 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
10:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crystal City
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
San Angelo
TX

The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.

From Crystal City
212.8 mi
03h 18m
To Lubbock
201.7 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Crystal City and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal City and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2479 ft · 55 sec · East Lake Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 83

    35.3 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · South Getty Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Milam Street

    1 km · 49 sec · Milam Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Antonio Street

    36.6 mi · 41 min · East Antonio Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Nueces Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  11. 11

    Continue on South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2588 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Texas Highway 55

    32.7 mi · 37 min · North Texas Highway 55

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    713 ft · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Crockett Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    787 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on South Koenigheim Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Bryant Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 87 North

    23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    52 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87 North

  27. 27

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  28. 28

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  30. 30

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on South Lynn Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lynn Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Lubbock Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    51.2 mi · 52 min · North US Highway 87

  34. 34

    Continue on Tahoka Highway

    4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward 50th Street

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Interstate 27

    72 m · 7 sec · Interstate 27

  38. 38

    Turn left onto 50th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 50th Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    2 mi · 2 min · Avenue Q

  40. 40

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal City 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
41 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 North
91.1 mi · 22%
North US Highway 87
66.4 mi · 16%
South Crockett Avenue
61.7 mi · 15%
North Texas Highway 55
54.4 mi · 13%
East Antonio Street
36.6 mi · 9%
North US Highway 83
35.3 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

South Crockett Avenue

Take the exit slight right

59.8 mi · 01h 06m

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 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.3 mi
359.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Angelo
03h 18m from Crystal City
Leave By
10:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Crystal City 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 Crystal City to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 414.5 miles (667.1 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?

San Angelo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.8 miles from Crystal City and 201.7 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 359.2 miles (578 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 $55.29 one way or $110.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crystal City and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 359.16 mi (578.01 km).

Crystal City

#1 Crystal City

City in Texas, United States

Population7,158
Coordinates28.6774800, -99.8281100
Altitude170
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: East Lake Street (-99.828153, 28.677591)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 667 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.63 gal
55.37 L · about $55.29
Round trip
$110.57
29.26 gal · 110.74 L
Estimated CO2
130 kg one way
Round trip: 260 kg / 573 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $55.29 $110.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.21 $124.41
Premium $4.59 $67.17 $134.33
Diesel $3.99 $58.42 $116.84

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 Crystal City and Lubbock. The current time is 00:59:20.

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.