How far is Farmers Branch, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Farmers Branch, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 338 miles (544 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290 miles (466.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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
338.01 mi
05h 07m
Flight
290.02 mi
466.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.02 mi
Kilometers
466.74 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.01 mi
Kilometers
543.97 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Tue, May 5, 12:37 AM CDT
Return by in Farmers Branch
Tue, May 5, 5:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmers Branch
2026-05-04T19:29
Arrive Lubbock
Tue, May 5, 12:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmers Branch
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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Farmers Branch
174 mi
02h 33m
To Lubbock
164 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmers Branch and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Bee Street

    926 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Valley View Lane

    1520 ft · 47 sec · Valley View Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    785 ft · 16 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, I 635 West

    1951 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    604 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress

    13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  15. 15

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  19. 19

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  27. 27

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  28. 28

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  29. 29

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmers Branch 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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
188 mi · 56%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 22%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
SH 183 TEXpress
13.6 mi · 4%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 4%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 mi · 03h 05m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
290 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 33m from Farmers Branch
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Farmers Branch and Partly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmers Branch to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 338 miles (544 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174 miles from Farmers Branch and 164 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 290 miles (466.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.08 one way or $90.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Farmers Branch and Partly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmers Branch and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 290.02 mi (466.74 km).

Farmers Branch

#1 Farmers Branch

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population51,373
Coordinates32.9265100, -96.8961200
Altitude141
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: Bee Street (-96.896037, 32.926511)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.93 gal
45.15 L · about $45.08
Round trip
$90.17
23.86 gal · 90.3 L
Estimated CO2
106 kg one way
Round trip: 212 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.08 $90.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.73 $101.45
Premium $4.59 $54.77 $109.54
Diesel $3.99 $47.64 $95.27

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmers Branch and Lubbock. The current time is 19:29:48.

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.