How far is Heath, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Heath, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 378.2 miles (608.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 315.2 miles (507.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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
378.19 mi
05h 52m
Flight
315.18 mi
507.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
315.18 mi
Kilometers
507.23 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.19 mi
Kilometers
608.63 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Wed, May 13, 1:21 AM CDT
Return by in Heath
Wed, May 13, 7:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heath
2026-05-12T19:28
Arrive Lubbock
Wed, May 13, 1:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heath
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
Baird
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Heath
184.7 mi
02h 56m
To Lubbock
193.5 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bois D'Arc

    1.5 km · 1 min · Bois D'Arc

  2. 2

    Continue on FM 740

    3.6 mi · 5 min · FM 740

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Clements Drive

    1 mi · 1 min · Clements Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West US Highway 80

    1113 ft · 22 sec · West US Highway 80

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 80 West

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30.9 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 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 Heath 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
198 mi · 52%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 20%
Tom Landry Freeway
30.9 mi · 8%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
US 80 West
11.4 mi · 3%
East R L Thornton Freeway
7.64 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
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63 mi
315.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baird
02h 56m from Heath
Leave By
5:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Heath and Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Heath to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 378.2 miles (608.6 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.7 miles from Heath and 193.5 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 315.2 miles (507.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 5:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.45 one way or $100.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Heath and Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heath and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 315.18 mi (507.23 km).

Heath

#1 Heath

City in Texas, USA

Population9,718
Coordinates32.8365100, -96.4749900
Altitude153
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: Bois D'Arc (-96.475126, 32.836398)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 609 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.35 gal
50.52 L · about $50.45
Round trip
$100.90
26.7 gal · 101.04 L
Estimated CO2
118.6 kg one way
Round trip: 237.3 kg / 523 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.45 $100.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.76 $113.53
Premium $4.59 $61.29 $122.58
Diesel $3.99 $53.31 $106.61

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Heath and Lubbock. The current time is 19:28:46.

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.