How far is Leander, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Leander, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 348 miles (560.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 312.7 miles (503.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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
348.06 mi
05h 28m
Flight
312.73 mi
503.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.73 mi
Kilometers
503.29 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.06 mi
Kilometers
560.15 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM CDT
Return by in Leander
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leander
2026-04-22T18:51
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leander
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
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From Leander
173.5 mi
02h 44m
To Lubbock
174.6 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Leander and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North US Highway 183

    2 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 183

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North US Highway 183

    1259 ft · 20 sec · North US Highway 183

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road

    3.4 mi · 3 min · 183A Toll Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  6. 6

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  18. 18

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  30. 30

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  31. 31

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  32. 32

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leander 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 183
75.1 mi · 22%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 21%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 20%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 6%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 3%
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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
312.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
02h 44m from Leander
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leander 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 Leander to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 348 miles (560.1 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.5 miles from Leander and 174.6 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 312.7 miles (503.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.41 one way or $92.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winters

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 Winters and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 13.6 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 4.4 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 Winters.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leander and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 312.73 mi (503.29 km).

Leander

#1 Leander

The fifth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population70,519
Coordinates30.5788100, -97.8530700
Altitude298
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: North Highway 183 (-97.852885, 30.578871)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.28 gal
46.49 L · about $46.41
Round trip
$92.81
24.56 gal · 92.98 L
Estimated CO2
109.1 kg one way
Round trip: 218.3 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.41 $92.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.21 $104.43
Premium $4.59 $56.38 $112.75
Diesel $3.99 $49.03 $98.07

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 Leander and Lubbock. The current time is 18:51:29.

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.