How far is Forest Hill, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Forest Hill, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
319.64 mi
04h 49m
Flight
272.62 mi
438.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.62 mi
Kilometers
438.74 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.64 mi
Kilometers
514.41 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Return by in Forest Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Hill
2026-04-22T21:52
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Hill
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
Impact
TX

Village in Texas, United States

From Forest Hill
159.5 mi
02h 24m
To Lubbock
160.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Forest Hill and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hill and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Duncan Drive

    91 m · 15 sec · Duncan Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Haven Drive

    1609 ft · 1 min · Forest Haven Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grady Street

    656 ft · 36 sec · Grady Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Banbury Drive

    895 ft · 41 sec · Banbury Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Duer Drive

    150 m · 27 sec · Duer Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Forest Hill Drive

    1324 ft · 41 sec · Forest Hill Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southeast Loop 820

    1955 ft · 39 sec · Southeast Loop 820

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  20. 20

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  22. 22

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Hill 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
201 mi · 63%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 23%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 2%
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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
272.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Impact
02h 24m from Forest Hill
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.5 miles from Forest Hill and 160.1 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.63 one way or $85.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hill and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 272.62 mi (438.74 km).

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#1 Forest Hill

Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population12,881
Coordinates32.6720800, -97.2691800
Altitude208
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: Duncan Drive (-97.269179, 32.672212)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.28 gal
42.7 L · about $42.63
Round trip
$85.25
22.56 gal · 85.4 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.5 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.63 $85.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.96 $95.93
Premium $4.59 $51.79 $103.57
Diesel $3.99 $45.04 $90.08

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 Forest Hill and Lubbock. The current time is 21:52:17.

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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.