How far is Highland Village, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Highland Village, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
307.73 mi
04h 59m
Flight
279.57 mi
449.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.57 mi
Kilometers
449.93 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.73 mi
Kilometers
495.25 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 PM CDT
Return by in Highland Village
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Village
2026-04-18T17:18
Arrive Lubbock
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland Village
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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Highland Village
160.3 mi
02h 29m
To Lubbock
147.5 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Village and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Greenbriar Lane

    35 m · 8 sec · Greenbriar Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lakevista West

    631 ft · 29 sec · Lakevista West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highland Village Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highland Village Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    12.8 mi · 14 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    782 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive

    672 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 380 West

    21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1443 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

    71.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

    48.8 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock

    2000 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West

  19. 19

    Continue on West Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  22. 22

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82

  24. 24

    Continue on Idalou Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Idalou Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 19th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Village 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 30%
North US Highway 287
71.8 mi · 23%
US 82 West
48.8 mi · 16%
US Highway 82
33.5 mi · 11%
West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 8%
US Highway 380 West
21.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 82 West

Continue on US Highway 82 West

93.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
279.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
02h 29m from Highland Village
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland Village and Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland Village to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Highland Village and 147.5 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 28.1 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 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.04 one way or $82.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Highland Village and Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Village and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 279.57 mi (449.93 km).

Highland Village

#1 Highland Village

City in Texas, United States

Population16,885
Coordinates33.0917900, -97.0466800
Altitude169
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: Greenbriar Lane (-97.046678, 33.091909)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.86 gal
41.11 L · about $41.04
Round trip
$82.08
21.72 gal · 82.22 L
Estimated CO2
96.5 kg one way
Round trip: 193 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.04 $82.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.18 $92.35
Premium $4.59 $49.86 $99.72
Diesel $3.99 $43.36 $86.73

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland Village and Lubbock. The current time is 17:18:04.

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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.