How far is Denison, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Denison, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 330.8 miles (532.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306 miles (492.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
330.81 mi
05h 05m
Flight
306.05 mi
492.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.05 mi
Kilometers
492.54 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.81 mi
Kilometers
532.39 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM CDT
Return by in Denison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denison
2026-04-22T18:36
Arrive Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denison
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Denison
165 mi
02h 32m
To Lubbock
165.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
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 Denison and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Austin Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Austin Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Eisenhower Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · South Eisenhower Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 91: Texoma Parkway

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 91 South: Sherman

    832 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Texoma Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Texoma Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Highway 82

    61 m · 4 sec · East Highway 82

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    608 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Buck Owens Freeway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · East Buck Owens Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on East US Highway 82

    12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82

  11. 11

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 14 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Division Street

    10 mi · 11 min · Division Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    25.1 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

    48.8 mi · 55 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock

    2000 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West

  21. 21

    Continue on West Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  24. 24

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82

  26. 26

    Continue on Idalou Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Idalou Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 19th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denison 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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 28%
US 82 West
48.8 mi · 15%
Division Street
43.8 mi · 13%
US Highway 82
33.5 mi · 10%
West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 7%
East Buck Owens Freeway
20.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
306 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
02h 32m from Denison
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Denison 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 Denison to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 330.8 miles (532.4 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165 miles from Denison and 165.8 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 306 miles (492.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.10 one way or $88.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Denison and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denison and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 306.05 mi (492.54 km).

Denison

#1 Denison

City in Texas, United States

Population25,792
Coordinates33.7556600, -96.5366600
Altitude222
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: (-96.536653, 33.755826)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.67 gal
44.19 L · about $44.10
Round trip
$88.20
23.34 gal · 88.38 L
Estimated CO2
103.7 kg one way
Round trip: 207.4 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.10 $88.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.62 $99.24
Premium $4.59 $53.58 $107.15
Diesel $3.99 $46.60 $93.20

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 Denison and Lubbock. The current time is 18:36:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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