How far is Gun Barrel City, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Gun Barrel City, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 403 miles (648.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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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Town in Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gun Barrel City and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gun Barrel City and Lubbock.
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Start on Meadow Lake Drive
1318 ft · 44 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Gun Barrel Lane
1455 ft · 24 sec · North Gun Barrel Lane
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Continue on South 3rd Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Mason Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Mason Street
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Turn left onto East US Highway 175
39.3 mi · 42 min · East US Highway 175
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
190.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
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Turn right onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 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 Gun Barrel City and Lubbock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gun Barrel City and Sunny near Lubbock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gun Barrel City to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 403 miles (648.5 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?
Putnam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.4 miles from Gun Barrel City and 201.6 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 5:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.74 one way or $107.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gun Barrel City and Sunny near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gun Barrel City and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 341.6 mi (549.75 km).
#1 Gun Barrel City
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,208 |
| Coordinates | 32.3345900, -96.1513600 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 648 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 01m |
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 | $53.74 | $107.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.46 | $120.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $65.28 | $130.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.78 | $113.56 |
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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