How far is Dallas County, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas County, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 346.8 miles (558.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.9 miles (481 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m 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
346.82 mi
06h 03m
Flight
298.9 mi
481.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.9 mi
Kilometers
481.04 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
346.82 mi
Kilometers
558.15 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Fri, Sep 18, 12:09 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas County
Fri, Sep 18, 6:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas County
2026-09-18T06:05
Arrive Lubbock
Fri, Sep 18, 12:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 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
11:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas County
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Dallas County
173.2 mi
03h 01m
To Lubbock
173.6 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
99°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
93°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas County and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Al Lipscomb Way

    31 m · 5 sec · Al Lipscomb Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South César Chávez Boulevard

    2362 ft · 54 sec · South César Chávez Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Corinth Street

    113 m · 14 sec · Corinth Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Harwood Street

    2433 ft · 54 sec · South Harwood Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Fort Worth

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    30.7 mi · 36 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  10. 10

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  20. 20

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas County 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
198 mi · 57%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 21%
Tom Landry Freeway
30.7 mi · 9%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 mi · 03h 05m

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 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
298.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
03h 01m from Dallas County
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dallas County and Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas County to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 346.8 miles (558.2 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.2 miles from Dallas County and 173.6 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 298.9 miles (481 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 $47.48 one way or $94.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas County and Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas County and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 298.9 mi (481.04 km).

Dallas County

#1 Dallas County

County in Texas, United States

Population2,635,888
Coordinates32.7666300, -96.7778700
Altitude134
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: Dallas County (-96.77787, 32.76663)
End: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 558 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.24 gal
46.33 L · about $47.48
Round trip
$94.96
24.48 gal · 92.66 L
Estimated CO2
108.8 kg one way
Round trip: 217.6 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.88 $47.48 $94.96
Mid-grade $4.39 $53.67 $107.34
Premium $4.76 $58.26 $116.52
Diesel $5.91 $72.34 $144.68

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas County and Lubbock. The current time is 06:05:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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