How far is Fresno, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Fresno, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 534.2 miles (859.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 469.1 miles (754.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
534.22 mi
08h 46m
Flight
469.08 mi
754.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
469.08 mi
Kilometers
754.91 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
534.22 mi
Kilometers
859.75 km
Drive Time
08h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sun, Nov 8, 12:21 AM CST
Return by in Fresno
Sun, Nov 8, 9:07 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-11-07T15:34
Arrive Lubbock
Sun, Nov 8, 12:21 AM CST
Route Timing
08h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:47 PM to 4:17 PM CST

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

Leave by
6:26 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
8:00 PM CST
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
Goldthwaite
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fresno
271.4 mi
04h 23m
To Lubbock
262.9 mi
04h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Houston Street

    126 m · 23 sec · Houston Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    936 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Almeda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Almeda Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2169 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Sam Houston Parkway West

    1088 ft · 22 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward SHT Toll West

    2545 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Tollway West

    7.7 mi · 9 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West

  9. 9

    Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West

    1.9 mi · 2 min · South Sam Houston Parkway West

  10. 10

    Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    7 mi · 8 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Downtown

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Katy Freeway

  14. 14

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

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  18. 18

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

    2773 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  24. 24

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  32. 32

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  35. 35

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  36. 36

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  38. 38

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  40. 40

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  42. 42

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  43. 43

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  45. 45

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  47. 47

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  48. 48

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  49. 49

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  50. 50

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  51. 51

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  52. 52

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno 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
53 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 15%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 14%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 14%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 13%
Katy Freeway
60.9 mi · 11%
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 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.1 mi
469.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldthwaite
04h 23m from Fresno
Leave By
6:26 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fresno and Chance Rain Showers near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 534.2 miles (859.7 km) and usually takes 08h 46m 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?

Goldthwaite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 271.4 miles from Fresno and 262.9 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 469.1 miles (754.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 CST. 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 $66.86 one way or $133.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fresno and Chance Rain Showers near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Goldthwaite

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goldthwaite, 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 Goldthwaite.

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

84 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

88 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

111 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 469.08 mi (754.91 km).

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#1 Fresno

Fresno is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.5388500, -95.4474400
Altitude22
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: Houston Street (-95.447436, 29.538723)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 860 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.85 gal
71.36 L · about $66.86
Round trip
$133.72
37.7 gal · 142.72 L
Estimated CO2
167.5 kg one way
Round trip: 335 kg / 739 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $66.86 $133.72
Mid-grade $4.06 $76.55 $153.10
Premium $4.44 $83.68 $167.35
Diesel $5.65 $106.52 $213.04

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Lubbock. The current time is 15:34:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.