How far is Iowa Park, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Iowa Park, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 206.3 miles (332 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
206.29 mi
03h 13m
Flight
184.83 mi
297.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.83 mi
Kilometers
297.46 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.29 mi
Kilometers
331.99 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Tue, Jun 2, 2:28 PM CDT
Return by in Iowa Park
Tue, Jun 2, 5:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iowa Park
2026-06-02T11:15
Arrive Lubbock
Tue, Jun 2, 2:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iowa Park
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
Benjamin
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Iowa Park
103 mi
01h 36m
To Lubbock
103.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 15 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iowa Park and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cash Street

    45 m · 12 sec · West Cash Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Yosemite Street

    1706 ft · 44 sec · North Yosemite Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    735 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    27.9 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

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

    2000 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

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

  14. 14

    Continue on West Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  17. 17

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82

  19. 19

    Continue on Idalou Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Idalou Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 19th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa Park and Lubbock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 45%
North Yosemite Street
43 mi · 21%
US Highway 82
33.5 mi · 16%
West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 12%
East 19th Street
2.14 mi · 1%
Idalou Road
2.13 mi · 1%
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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
184.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benjamin
01h 36m from Iowa Park
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Iowa Park 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 Iowa Park to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 206.3 miles (332 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Benjamin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Iowa Park and 103.3 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.51 one way or $55.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Iowa Park and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iowa Park and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 184.83 mi (297.46 km).

Iowa Park

#1 Iowa Park

City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

Population6,431
Coordinates33.9514800, -98.6686700
Altitude316
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: West Cash Street (-98.66867, 33.951547)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.56 L · about $27.51
Round trip
$55.02
14.56 gal · 55.12 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.51 $55.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.95 $61.91
Premium $4.59 $33.42 $66.84
Diesel $3.99 $29.07 $58.14

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Iowa Park and Lubbock. The current time is 11:15:01.

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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.