How far is Gilmer, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Gilmer, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 467.6 miles (752.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 404.1 miles (650.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 42m 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
467.66 mi
07h 21m
Flight
404.07 mi
650.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
404.07 mi
Kilometers
650.29 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
467.66 mi
Kilometers
752.63 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Gilmer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilmer
2026-04-22T21:46
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:21 PM to 2:51 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
9:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilmer
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
Ranger
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Gilmer
235.3 mi
03h 40m
To Lubbock
232.3 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Gilmer and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Marshall Street

    31 m · 9 sec · East Marshall Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Wood Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Wood Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward West I 20

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  21. 21

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  22. 22

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  23. 23

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilmer 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
219 mi · 47%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 16%
West I 20
68.7 mi · 15%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 5%
Highway 84
20 mi · 4%
I 20 West
19.3 mi · 4%
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

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
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
404.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranger
03h 40m from Gilmer
Leave By
9:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gilmer 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 Gilmer to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 467.6 miles (752.6 km) and usually takes 07h 21m 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?

Ranger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.3 miles from Gilmer and 232.3 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 404.1 miles (650.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 $62.35 one way or $124.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilmer and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 404.07 mi (650.29 km).

Gilmer

#1 Gilmer

City in Texas

Population5,188
Coordinates32.7287500, -94.9424400
Altitude112
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 Marshall Street (-94.94244, 32.728766)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 753 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.5 gal
62.47 L · about $62.35
Round trip
$124.71
33 gal · 124.94 L
Estimated CO2
146.6 kg one way
Round trip: 293.3 kg / 647 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $62.35 $124.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $70.16 $140.32
Premium $4.59 $75.75 $151.50
Diesel $3.99 $65.88 $131.77

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 Gilmer and Lubbock. The current time is 21:46:50.

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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.