How far is Garland, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 442.2 miles (711.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 413.7 miles (665.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Clay County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Lubbock.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto County Road 3215
731 ft · 38 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn left
26.9 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on East Front Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Front Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on Lamar Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road
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Continue on Lamar Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lamar Avenue
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Continue on Bonham Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bonham Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
55.9 mi · 1 hr · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on East Buck Owens Freeway
22.9 mi · 25 min · East Buck Owens Freeway
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Continue on East US Highway 82
12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82
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Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard
12.1 mi · 14 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard
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Continue on Division Street
10 mi · 11 min · Division Street
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Turn straight
25.1 mi · 28 min
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Merge slight right
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
48.8 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
2000 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 82
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on North Main Street
3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East California Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on 4th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
24.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Idalou Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Idalou Road
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Continue on East 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Lubbock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 82 West
Continue on US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Garland 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 Garland to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 442.2 miles (711.6 km) and usually takes 06h 51m 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?
Jolly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220.8 miles from Garland and 221.4 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 413.7 miles (665.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 $58.95 one way or $117.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garland and Partly Sunny near Lubbock.
Stop Ideas Near Jolly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jolly.
Gainesville
Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 413.73 mi (665.83 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 712 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $58.95 | $117.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.33 | $132.66 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $71.62 | $143.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $62.29 | $124.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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