How far is Elgin, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Elgin, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 391 miles (629.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 344.7 miles (554.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m 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
391 mi
06h 11m
Flight
344.69 mi
554.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
344.69 mi
Kilometers
554.73 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
391 mi
Kilometers
629.26 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Return by in Elgin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elgin
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 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
11:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elgin
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
Coleman
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Elgin
193.9 mi
03h 05m
To Lubbock
197.2 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    87 m · 12 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 95 North

    2205 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 95 North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West US Highway 290

    11.2 mi · 13 min · West US Highway 290

  5. 5

    Continue on Manor Expressway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  6. 6

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

    2213 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 183 North: Lampasas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  11. 11

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  23. 23

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  34. 34

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  35. 35

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  36. 36

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin 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
40 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 19%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 19%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 18%
US 183 North
28.2 mi · 7%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 6%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 84 West

Keep slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 14m

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
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
344.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
03h 05m from Elgin
Leave By
11:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elgin 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 Elgin to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 391 miles (629.3 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.9 miles from Elgin and 197.2 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 344.7 miles (554.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 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 $52.15 one way or $104.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 344.69 mi (554.73 km).

Elgin

#1 Elgin

City in Bastrop and Travis Counties in the U.

Population10,756
Coordinates30.3496500, -97.3702700
Altitude177
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 2nd Street (-97.370288, 30.349692)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 629 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.8 gal
52.23 L · about $52.15
Round trip
$104.30
27.6 gal · 104.46 L
Estimated CO2
122.6 kg one way
Round trip: 245.3 kg / 541 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.15 $104.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.68 $117.36
Premium $4.59 $63.36 $126.71
Diesel $3.99 $55.10 $110.21

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 Elgin and Lubbock. The current time is 19:31:21.

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.