How far is Lake Worth, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Lake Worth, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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
284.12 mi
04h 32m
Flight
260.51 mi
419.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.51 mi
Kilometers
419.25 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.12 mi
Kilometers
457.24 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Worth
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Worth
2026-04-17T20:14
Arrive Lubbock
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Worth
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
Tye
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Lake Worth
155.1 mi
02h 16m
To Lubbock
129 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Worth and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Osage Trail

    667 ft · 31 sec · Osage Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shawnee Trail

    2100 ft · 1 min · Shawnee Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navajo Trail

    155 m · 14 sec · Navajo Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right

    43 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Northwest Loop 820

    58 m · 4 sec · Northwest Loop 820

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 West

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  11. 11

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  19. 19

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  20. 20

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  21. 21

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Worth 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
188 mi · 66%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 26%
Highway 84
20 mi · 7%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 2%
Jim Wright Freeway
4.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 mi · 03h 05m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
260.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tye
02h 16m from Lake Worth
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Worth and Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Worth to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.1 miles from Lake Worth and 129 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.90 one way or $75.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Worth and Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Worth and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 260.51 mi (419.25 km).

Lake Worth

#1 Lake Worth

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population4,867
Coordinates32.8048500, -97.4450200
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: Osage Trail (-97.445018, 32.804993)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.95 L · about $37.90
Round trip
$75.81
20.06 gal · 75.9 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.90 $75.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.65 $85.30
Premium $4.59 $46.05 $92.10
Diesel $3.99 $40.05 $80.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Worth and Lubbock. The current time is 20:14:47.

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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.