How far is Decatur, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Decatur, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Knox County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Lubbock.
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Start on North Market Street
54 m · 13 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
3196 ft · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 287
72.4 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
48.8 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
2000 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 82
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on North Main Street
3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East California Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on 4th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
24.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Idalou Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Idalou Road
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Continue on East 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Lubbock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 82 West
Continue on US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Decatur 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 Decatur to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Goree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.8 miles from Decatur and 141.7 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.68 one way or $75.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.
Stop Ideas Near Goree
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Munday City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goree.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 247.36 mi (398.08 km).
#1 Decatur
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,572 |
| Coordinates | 33.2342800, -97.5861400 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $37.68 | $75.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.39 | $84.78 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.77 | $91.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.81 | $79.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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