How far is Horseshoe Bay, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Horseshoe Bay, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 334.8 miles (538.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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
334.79 mi
05h 21m
Flight
292.34 mi
470.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.34 mi
Kilometers
470.47 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.79 mi
Kilometers
538.79 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sat, May 30, 11:12 AM CDT
Return by in Horseshoe Bay
Sat, May 30, 4:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horseshoe Bay
2026-05-30T05:50
Arrive Lubbock
Sat, May 30, 11:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horseshoe Bay
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
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From Horseshoe Bay
166 mi
02h 40m
To Lubbock
168.8 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horseshoe Bay and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Rawhide

    154 m · 15 sec · Rawhide

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Silver Spur

    91 m · 14 sec · Silver Spur

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sombrero

    550 ft · 18 sec · Sombrero

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Big Spur North

    715 ft · 28 sec · Big Spur North

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ranch Road 2147

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Ranch Road 2147

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Highway 71

    23.5 mi · 35 min · West State Highway 71

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Young Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Young Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

    1347 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto United States Highway 87

    32 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 87

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    20.4 mi · 21 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  21. 21

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  34. 34

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  35. 35

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  37. 37

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Horseshoe Bay 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
38 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 22%
West Young Street
49.9 mi · 15%
United States Highway 87
32 mi · 10%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 9%
West State Highway 71
25 mi · 7%
North Main Street
20.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 84 West

Keep slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 14m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
292.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
02h 40m from Horseshoe Bay
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Horseshoe Bay 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 Horseshoe Bay to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 334.8 miles (538.8 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166 miles from Horseshoe Bay and 168.8 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.63 one way or $89.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Horseshoe Bay and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Winters

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Winters and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

City of Bronte, Texas

Bronte , TX
114 S Washington St, Bronte, TX 76933
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winters.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horseshoe Bay and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 292.34 mi (470.47 km).

Horseshoe Bay

#1 Horseshoe Bay

City in Llano County, Texas, United States

Population4,156
Coordinates30.5442900, -98.3739400
Altitude258
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: Rawhide (-98.374295, 30.54408)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.81 gal
44.72 L · about $44.63
Round trip
$89.26
23.62 gal · 89.44 L
Estimated CO2
105 kg one way
Round trip: 209.9 kg / 463 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.63 $89.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.22 $100.43
Premium $4.59 $54.22 $108.44
Diesel $3.99 $47.16 $94.31

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Horseshoe Bay and Lubbock. The current time is 05:50:56.

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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.