How far is Granbury, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Granbury, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248 miles (399.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
288.88 mi
04h 31m
Flight
248.01 mi
399.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.01 mi
Kilometers
399.14 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.88 mi
Kilometers
464.91 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Return by in Granbury
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granbury
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granbury
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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Granbury
144.3 mi
02h 15m
To Lubbock
144.6 mi
02h 15m

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 Granbury and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Morgan Street

    26 m · 5 sec · South Morgan Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Pearl Street

    2043 ft · 1 min · West Pearl Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Houston Street

    2244 ft · 46 sec · North Houston Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lipan Highway

    17.5 mi · 31 min · Lipan Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lipan Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Lipan Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Lipan Highway

    2729 ft · 55 sec · Lipan Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South FM 4

    10.2 mi · 18 min · South FM 4

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-20 Service Road

    2071 ft · 57 sec · I-20 Service Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene

    744 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    141.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  11. 11

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  19. 19

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  20. 20

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  21. 21

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granbury and Lubbock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
142 mi · 49%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 26%
Highway 84
20 mi · 7%
Lipan Highway
18 mi · 6%
South FM 4
10.2 mi · 4%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 22m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
248 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
02h 15m from Granbury
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Granbury 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 Granbury to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Granbury and 144.6 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 248 miles (399.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.51 one way or $77.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granbury and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 248.01 mi (399.14 km).

Granbury

#1 Granbury

City in Texas, USA

Population11,101
Coordinates32.4420800, -97.7942000
Altitude224
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: South Morgan Street (-97.794271, 32.442085)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.59 L · about $38.51
Round trip
$77.02
20.38 gal · 77.18 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.51 $77.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.33 $86.66
Premium $4.59 $46.78 $93.56
Diesel $3.99 $40.69 $81.38

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 Granbury and Lubbock. The current time is 20:13:46.

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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.