How far is Keene, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Keene, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 328 miles (527.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275 miles (442.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Lubbock.
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Start on the route
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Pecan Street
53 m · 10 sec · Pecan Street
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Turn right onto North Fairview Avenue
93 m · 14 sec · North Fairview Avenue
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Turn left onto East Magnolia Street
666 ft · 21 sec · East Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto North College Drive
2157 ft · 1 min · North College Drive
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Turn slight right onto North Old Betsy Road
2737 ft · 53 sec · North Old Betsy Road
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Continue on FM 2280
3.3 mi · 4 min · FM 2280
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Continue on Conveyor Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Conveyor Drive
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Continue on East FM 917
802 ft · 20 sec · East FM 917
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Turn left onto South Burleson Boulevard
1209 ft · 33 sec · South Burleson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W North
766 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
190.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
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Turn right onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Lubbock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Keene and Mostly Cloudy near Lubbock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 328 miles (527.9 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.4 miles from Keene and 159.7 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275 miles (442.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.76 one way or $87.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Keene and Mostly Cloudy near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 274.97 mi (442.52 km).
#1 Keene
City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,588 |
| Coordinates | 32.3968100, -97.3239000 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 528 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $43.76 | $87.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.24 | $98.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.16 | $106.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.24 | $92.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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