How far is Del Rio, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Del Rio, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 355.1 miles (571.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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 05h 34m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Del Rio and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del Rio and Lubbock.
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Start on Spur 297
1189 ft · 26 sec · Spur 297
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Keep slight right
85.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Crockett Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
59.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit straight
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on South Koenigheim Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street
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Continue on North Bryant Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 87 North
23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
52 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on North US Highway 87
15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 52 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway
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Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 50th Street
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 27
72 m · 7 sec · Interstate 27
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Turn left onto 50th Street
1 km · 1 min · 50th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue Q
2 mi · 2 min · Avenue Q
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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 Del Rio and Lubbock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Boulevard
Keep slight right
85.6 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Del Rio 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 Del Rio to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 355.1 miles (571.5 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?
Grape Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.8 miles from Del Rio and 178.3 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 5:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.35 one way or $94.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Del Rio and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Del Rio and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 296.65 mi (477.42 km).
#1 Del Rio
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 35,722 |
| Coordinates | 29.3627300, -100.8967600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 571 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 25m |
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 | $47.35 | $94.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.28 | $106.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $57.53 | $115.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $50.03 | $100.06 |
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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