How far is Grapevine, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Grapevine, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 324 miles (521.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
324.02 mi
04h 55m
Flight
279.54 mi
449.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.54 mi
Kilometers
449.88 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.02 mi
Kilometers
521.46 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM CDT
Return by in Grapevine
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grapevine
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grapevine
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 Grapevine
168.5 mi
02h 27m
To Lubbock
155.5 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hudgins Street

    30 m · 12 sec · East Hudgins Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West State Highway 114

    80 m · 5 sec · West State Highway 114

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 121 South

    2614 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    3.4 mi · 3 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  17. 17

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  25. 25

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  26. 26

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  27. 27

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grapevine 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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
188 mi · 58%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 23%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 4%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 2%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
279.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
02h 27m from Grapevine
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grapevine 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 Grapevine to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 324 miles (521.5 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 168.5 miles from Grapevine and 155.5 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.19 one way or $86.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grapevine and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 279.54 mi (449.88 km).

Grapevine

#1 Grapevine

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population55,780
Coordinates32.9342900, -97.0780700
Altitude195
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 Hudgins Street (-97.078068, 32.934372)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.43 gal
43.28 L · about $43.19
Round trip
$86.39
22.86 gal · 86.56 L
Estimated CO2
101.6 kg one way
Round trip: 203.2 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.19 $86.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.60 $97.20
Premium $4.59 $52.48 $104.95
Diesel $3.99 $45.64 $91.28

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 Grapevine and Lubbock. The current time is 03:14:58.

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.