How far is Kaufman, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Kaufman, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 378.5 miles (609.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 328.2 miles (528.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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
378.54 mi
05h 29m
Flight
328.23 mi
528.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
328.23 mi
Kilometers
528.23 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.54 mi
Kilometers
609.2 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sun, Apr 26, 1:58 PM CDT
Return by in Kaufman
Sun, Apr 26, 7:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kaufman
2026-04-26T08:28
Arrive Lubbock
Sun, Apr 26, 1:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kaufman
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
Baird
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Kaufman
188.7 mi
02h 44m
To Lubbock
189.8 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Mulberry Street

    26 m · 5 sec · East Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    71 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Grove Street

    618 ft · 10 sec · West Grove Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Ed Hall Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ed Hall Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 175 West

    567 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  20. 20

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  22. 22

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kaufman 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
219 mi · 58%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 20%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 6%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
US 175 West
19.7 mi · 5%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
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

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.3 mi
328.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baird
02h 44m from Kaufman
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kaufman and Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kaufman to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 378.5 miles (609.2 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.7 miles from Kaufman and 189.8 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 328.2 miles (528.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.49 one way or $100.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kaufman and Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kaufman and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 328.23 mi (528.23 km).

Kaufman

#1 Kaufman

City in Texas, USA

Population8,576
Coordinates32.5890200, -96.3088700
Altitude140
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: East Mulberry Street (-96.308869, 32.589038)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 609 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.36 gal
50.56 L · about $50.49
Round trip
$100.97
26.72 gal · 101.12 L
Estimated CO2
118.7 kg one way
Round trip: 237.5 kg / 524 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.49 $100.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.81 $113.61
Premium $4.59 $61.34 $122.67
Diesel $3.99 $53.35 $106.69

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Kaufman and Lubbock. The current time is 08:28:25.

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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.