How far is DeCordova, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from DeCordova, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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 41m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeCordova and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeCordova and Lubbock.
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Start on Country Club Drive
39 m · 12 sec · Country Club Drive
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Turn left onto Fairway Drive
1433 ft · 40 sec · Fairway Drive
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Turn right onto Cimmaron Trail
1.1 km · 2 min · Cimmaron Trail
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Turn left onto Acton School Road
1 km · 3 min · Acton School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Acton Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Acton Highway
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Continue straight
102 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto East US Highway 377
2.1 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 377
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Turn slight right onto East Pearl Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Pearl Street
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Turn right onto North Houston Street
2244 ft · 46 sec · North Houston Street
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Turn left onto Lipan Highway
17.5 mi · 31 min · Lipan Highway
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Continue on East Lipan Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Lipan Drive
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Continue on Lipan Highway
2729 ft · 55 sec · Lipan Highway
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Continue on South FM 4
10.2 mi · 18 min · South FM 4
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Turn left onto I-20 Service Road
2071 ft · 57 sec · I-20 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
744 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
141.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
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Turn right onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 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 DeCordova 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.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
142 mi · 02h 22m
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 DeCordova 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 DeCordova to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.7 miles from DeCordova and 149.1 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around DeCordova and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeCordova and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 253.74 mi (408.36 km).
#1 DeCordova
City in Hood County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,108 |
| Coordinates | 32.4298600, -97.6950300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $39.57 | $79.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.52 | $89.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.07 | $96.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.81 | $83.61 |
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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