How far is Jacksonville, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 458.9 miles (738.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 398.4 miles (641.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
458.9 mi
06h 44m
Flight
398.39 mi
641.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
398.39 mi
Kilometers
641.14 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
458.9 mi
Kilometers
738.53 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-22T22:06
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:45 PM to 2:15 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ranger
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Jacksonville
227.9 mi
03h 22m
To Lubbock
231 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Jackson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  8. 8

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    190.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  23. 23

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  24. 24

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  25. 25

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
219 mi · 48%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 16%
US Highway 175 West
68.5 mi · 15%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 5%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 5%
Highway 84
20 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

190 mi · 03h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
398.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranger
03h 22m from Jacksonville
Leave By
10:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 458.9 miles (738.5 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ranger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.9 miles from Jacksonville and 231 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 398.4 miles (641.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.18 one way or $122.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 398.39 mi (641.14 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

City in Texas, United States

Population14,829
Coordinates31.9637800, -95.2705000
Altitude159
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: US 69 North (-95.270615, 31.963735)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 739 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.19 gal
61.3 L · about $61.18
Round trip
$122.36
32.38 gal · 122.6 L
Estimated CO2
143.9 kg one way
Round trip: 287.8 kg / 634 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $61.18 $122.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.84 $137.68
Premium $4.59 $74.33 $148.66
Diesel $3.99 $64.65 $129.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Lubbock. The current time is 22:06:42.

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.