How far is Cuero, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Cuero, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 466.2 miles (750.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 410.5 miles (660.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
466.19 mi
07h 37m
Flight
410.5 mi
660.63 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Cuero.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
410.5 mi
Kilometers
660.63 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
466.19 mi
Kilometers
750.26 km
Drive Time
07h 37m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM CDT
Return by in Cuero
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuero
2026-04-22T18:24
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:37 PM to 3:07 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
8:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuero
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
Menard
TX

City in Menard County, Texas, United States

From Cuero
236.3 mi
03h 48m
To Lubbock
229.9 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Cuero and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    70 m · 10 sec · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Esplanade Street

    1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Heaton Street

    3.9 mi · 4 min · West Heaton Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    129 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    543 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Anderson Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  12. 12

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

    811 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  15. 15

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

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 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 Cuero 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
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
100 mi · 21%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 16%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 9%
Anderson Loop
32.9 mi · 7%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 6%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 6%
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
07h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
410.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menard
03h 48m from Cuero
Leave By
8:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cuero 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 Cuero to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 466.2 miles (750.3 km) and usually takes 07h 37m 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?

Menard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236.3 miles from Cuero and 229.9 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 410.5 miles (660.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 $62.16 one way or $124.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Menard

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 Menard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Menard City Hall
Practical stop 4 mi away

Menard City Hall

Menard , TX
108 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Sewage disposal service

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menard.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuero and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 410.5 mi (660.63 km).

Cuero

#1 Cuero

City in Texas, United States

Population8,225
Coordinates29.0938700, -97.2891600
Altitude56
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: US 87 (-97.289319, 29.093546)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 750 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.45 gal
62.27 L · about $62.16
Round trip
$124.33
32.9 gal · 124.54 L
Estimated CO2
146.2 kg one way
Round trip: 292.4 kg / 645 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $62.16 $124.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $69.95 $139.89
Premium $4.59 $75.52 $151.04
Diesel $3.99 $65.68 $131.37

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuero and Lubbock. The current time is 18:24:43.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.