How far is Justin, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Justin, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
290.34 mi
04h 36m
Flight
265.36 mi
427.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.36 mi
Kilometers
427.05 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.34 mi
Kilometers
467.26 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Return by in Justin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Justin
2026-04-22T21:49
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Justin
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 Justin
151.9 mi
02h 18m
To Lubbock
138.4 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
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 Justin and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto West 1st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on FM 407

    5.7 mi · 9 min · FM 407

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Illinois Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Illinois Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South US Highway 287

    1164 ft · 32 sec · South US Highway 287

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    626 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · South US Highway 287

  8. 8

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

    48.8 mi · 55 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 Justin 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 32%
South US Highway 287
84.4 mi · 29%
US 82 West
48.8 mi · 17%
US Highway 82
33.5 mi · 12%
West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 8%
FM 407
5.65 mi · 2%
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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
265.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
02h 18m from Justin
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Justin 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 Justin to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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 151.9 miles from Justin and 138.4 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.70 one way or $77.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Justin and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Justin and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 265.36 mi (427.05 km).

Justin

#1 Justin

City in the United States

Population4,718
Coordinates33.0848400, -97.2961300
Altitude196
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: (-97.296192, 33.084871)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.24 gal
38.78 L · about $38.70
Round trip
$77.39
20.48 gal · 77.56 L
Estimated CO2
91 kg one way
Round trip: 182 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.70 $77.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.54 $87.08
Premium $4.59 $47.01 $94.02
Diesel $3.99 $40.89 $81.78

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 Justin and Lubbock. The current time is 21:49:20.

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.