How far is Duncanville, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Duncanville, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 341.7 miles (549.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.3 miles (472 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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
341.69 mi
04h 58m
Flight
293.31 mi
472.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.31 mi
Kilometers
472.03 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.69 mi
Kilometers
549.9 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Fri, May 1, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in Duncanville
Fri, May 1, 5:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncanville
2026-04-30T19:29
Arrive Lubbock
Fri, May 1, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duncanville
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
Abilene
TX

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

From Duncanville
170.3 mi
02h 29m
To Lubbock
171.4 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Duncanville and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    6 m · 5 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    816 ft · 18 sec · West Interstate 20

  5. 5

    Continue on I 20 West

    1876 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    190.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  20. 20

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duncanville 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
219 mi · 64%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 22%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 1%
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

190 mi · 03h 13m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
293.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
02h 29m from Duncanville
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Duncanville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Duncanville to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 341.7 miles (549.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Duncanville and 171.4 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 293.3 miles (472 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.57 one way or $91.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Duncanville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duncanville and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 293.31 mi (472.03 km).

Duncanville

#1 Duncanville

City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States

Population38,189
Coordinates32.6518000, -96.9083400
Altitude221
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: (-96.908406, 32.6518)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.06 gal
45.64 L · about $45.57
Round trip
$91.15
24.12 gal · 91.28 L
Estimated CO2
107.2 kg one way
Round trip: 214.4 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.57 $91.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.28 $102.56
Premium $4.59 $55.37 $110.73
Diesel $3.99 $48.16 $96.31

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Duncanville and Lubbock. The current time is 19:29:10.

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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.