How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
335.43 mi
04h 53m
Flight
286.74 mi
461.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.74 mi
Kilometers
461.46 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.43 mi
Kilometers
539.82 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sun, May 3, 4:10 AM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Sun, May 3, 9:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-05-02T23:17
Arrive Lubbock
Sun, May 3, 4:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Prairie
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
Abilene
TX

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

From Grand Prairie
166.9 mi
02h 26m
To Lubbock
168.5 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
49°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    58 m · 10 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1643 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    2189 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Dalworth Street

    3268 ft · 1 min · Dalworth Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North State Highway 161

    668 ft · 12 sec · North State Highway 161

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll North

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    1883 ft · 23 sec · President George Bush Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth

    1846 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Forth Worth

    3037 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    17 mi · 21 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  14. 14

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  22. 22

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  23. 23

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  24. 24

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
198 mi · 59%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 22%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
Tom Landry Freeway
17 mi · 5%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 mi · 03h 05m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
286.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
02h 26m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Prairie and Mostly Clear near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.9 miles from Grand Prairie and 168.5 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.74 one way or $89.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Prairie and Mostly Clear near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 286.74 mi (461.46 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
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: (-96.997772, 32.74596)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 540 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.84 gal
44.81 L · about $44.74
Round trip
$89.49
23.68 gal · 89.62 L
Estimated CO2
105.2 kg one way
Round trip: 210.4 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.74 $89.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.34 $100.69
Premium $4.59 $54.36 $108.71
Diesel $3.99 $47.28 $94.55

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Lubbock. The current time is 23:17:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.