How far is Kilgore, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Kilgore, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 466.4 miles (750.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 412.7 miles (664.2 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
466.38 mi
06h 44m
Flight
412.72 mi
664.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
412.72 mi
Kilometers
664.21 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
466.38 mi
Kilometers
750.57 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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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 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sat, Apr 25, 8:50 AM CDT
Return by in Kilgore
Sat, Apr 25, 3:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kilgore
2026-04-25T02:06
Arrive Lubbock
Sat, Apr 25, 8:50 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 Kilgore
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 Kilgore
232.6 mi
03h 22m
To Lubbock
233.8 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    797 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gladewater Street

    2705 ft · 1 min · Gladewater Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 135 North

    4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-20 Access Road

    29 m · 3 sec · I-20 Access Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Dallas

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    83.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 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 Kilgore 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
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
219 mi · 47%
I 20 West
103 mi · 22%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 16%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 5%
Highway 84
20 mi · 4%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 1%
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
+53.7 mi
412.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranger
03h 22m from Kilgore
Leave By
10:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kilgore 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 Kilgore to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 466.4 miles (750.6 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 232.6 miles from Kilgore and 233.8 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 412.7 miles (664.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 $62.20 one way or $124.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kilgore and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kilgore and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 412.72 mi (664.21 km).

Kilgore

#1 Kilgore

Small city in Gregg County, Texas

Population14,857
Coordinates32.3862600, -94.8757700
Altitude109
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 Main Street (-94.875725, 32.386303)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 751 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.46 gal
62.3 L · about $62.20
Round trip
$124.40
32.92 gal · 124.6 L
Estimated CO2
146.3 kg one way
Round trip: 292.6 kg / 645 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $62.20 $124.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $69.99 $139.98
Premium $4.59 $75.57 $151.14
Diesel $3.99 $65.72 $131.45

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Kilgore and Lubbock. The current time is 02:06:01.

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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.