How far is Lakeway, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Lakeway, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 366.4 miles (589.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.6 miles (511.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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
366.45 mi
05h 55m
Flight
317.62 mi
511.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.62 mi
Kilometers
511.16 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.45 mi
Kilometers
589.74 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeway
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeway
2026-04-22T18:56
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 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
5:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeway
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
Ballinger
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lakeway
181.4 mi
02h 57m
To Lubbock
185 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Lakeway and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lohmans Crossing Road

    2261 ft · 1 min · Lohmans Crossing Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lakeway Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lakeway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto The Hills Drive

    1448 ft · 46 sec · The Hills Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Serene Hills Drive

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Serene Hills Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Highway 71

    11.4 mi · 15 min · West Highway 71

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    42 mi · 57 min · East State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Young Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Young Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

    1347 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto United States Highway 87

    32 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 87

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    20.4 mi · 21 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  22. 22

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  34. 34

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  35. 35

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeway 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
39 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 20%
West Young Street
49.9 mi · 14%
East State Highway 71
43.5 mi · 12%
United States Highway 87
32 mi · 9%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 8%
North Main Street
20.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 84 West

Keep slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 14m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
317.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballinger
02h 57m from Lakeway
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeway 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 Lakeway to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 366.4 miles (589.7 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Ballinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.4 miles from Lakeway and 185 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 317.6 miles (511.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.86 one way or $97.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeway and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Ballinger

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ballinger and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 0.4 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

City Of Winters

Winters , TX
310 S Main St, Winters, TX 79567
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballinger.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeway and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 317.62 mi (511.16 km).

Lakeway

#1 Lakeway

City in Travis County, Texas, United States

Population16,216
Coordinates30.3637700, -97.9795900
Altitude251
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: (-97.979612, 30.363756)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 590 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.93 gal
48.95 L · about $48.86
Round trip
$97.72
25.86 gal · 97.9 L
Estimated CO2
114.9 kg one way
Round trip: 229.8 kg / 507 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.86 $97.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.98 $109.96
Premium $4.59 $59.36 $118.72
Diesel $3.99 $51.63 $103.26

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeway and Lubbock. The current time is 18:56:57.

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.