How far is Hamilton, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Hamilton, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Lubbock.
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Start on East Main Street
17 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Rice Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
10.8 mi · 11 min · North US Highway 281
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Turn left onto West FM 219
5.6 mi · 10 min · West FM 219
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Continue on West FM 219
15.7 mi · 20 min · West FM 219
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Blackjack Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Blackjack Street
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Continue on West State Highway 6
35.4 mi · 53 min · West State Highway 6
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Continue on State Highway 6
4.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 6
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Turn left onto Interstate 20
675 ft · 19 sec · Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
101.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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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 Hamilton and Lubbock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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 146.1 miles from Hamilton and 136.1 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.64 one way or $75.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 252.74 mi (406.75 km).
#1 Hamilton
City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,025 |
| Coordinates | 31.7037700, -98.1239200 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| 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: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $37.64 | $75.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.35 | $84.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.73 | $91.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.77 | $79.54 |
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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