How far is El Campo, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from El Campo, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 501.3 miles (806.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 447.3 miles (719.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
501.28 mi
08h 04m
Flight
447.25 mi
719.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
447.25 mi
Kilometers
719.78 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
501.28 mi
Kilometers
806.74 km
Drive Time
08h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 16, 1:21 AM CDT
Return by in El Campo
Thu, Apr 16, 9:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Campo
2026-04-15T17:17
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 16, 1:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:04 PM to 3:34 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Campo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mullin
TX

Town of the United States

From El Campo
249.5 mi
04h 02m
To Lubbock
251.8 mi
04h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Campo and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mechanic Street

    38.2 mi · 48 min · North Mechanic Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I-10 Service Road

    136 m · 9 sec · I-10 Service Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  15. 15

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  27. 27

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  38. 38

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  40. 40

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  41. 41

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  43. 43

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Campo 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
44 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 16%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 15%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 14%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 14%
North Mechanic Street
38.2 mi · 8%
Bergstrom Expressway
35.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
447.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mullin
04h 02m from El Campo
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving El Campo and Mostly Cloudy near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Campo to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 501.3 miles (806.7 km) and usually takes 08h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mullin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 249.5 miles from El Campo and 251.8 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 447.3 miles (719.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.85 one way or $133.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around El Campo and Mostly Cloudy near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Mullin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mullin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

97 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

101 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Campo and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 447.25 mi (719.78 km).

El Campo

#1 El Campo

City in Texas, United States

Population11,502
Coordinates29.1966400, -96.2696900
Altitude32
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: North Mechanic Street (-96.269765, 29.196594)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 807 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.69 gal
66.96 L · about $66.85
Round trip
$133.70
35.38 gal · 133.92 L
Estimated CO2
157.2 kg one way
Round trip: 314.4 kg / 693 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $66.85 $133.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $75.22 $150.44
Premium $4.59 $81.21 $162.43
Diesel $3.99 $70.64 $141.27

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between El Campo and Lubbock. The current time is 17:17:16.

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.