How far is Dublin, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Dublin, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.79 mi
03h 58m
Flight
228.54 mi
367.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.54 mi
Kilometers
367.8 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.79 mi
Kilometers
416.48 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Dublin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dublin
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
Sweetwater
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Dublin
129.2 mi
01h 59m
To Lubbock
129.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Dublin and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Blackjack Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Blackjack Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West State Highway 6

    35.4 mi · 53 min · West State Highway 6

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 6

    4.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 6

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Interstate 20

    675 ft · 19 sec · Interstate 20

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  15. 15

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  16. 16

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  17. 17

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dublin and Lubbock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
102 mi · 39%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 29%
West State Highway 6
35.4 mi · 14%
Highway 84
20 mi · 8%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 3%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 42m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
228.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
01h 59m from Dublin
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dublin 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 Dublin to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Dublin and 129.6 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Dublin and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sweetwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 228.54 mi (367.8 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

City in Texas

Population3,552
Coordinates32.0851400, -98.3419900
Altitude446
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: East Blackjack Street (-98.342, 32.085108)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.13 gal
34.57 L · about $34.50
Round trip
$69.00
18.26 gal · 69.14 L
Estimated CO2
81.1 kg one way
Round trip: 162.3 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.50 $69.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.82 $77.64
Premium $4.59 $41.92 $83.83
Diesel $3.99 $36.46 $72.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dublin and Lubbock. The current time is 23:41:15.

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.