How far is Leon Valley, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Leon Valley, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 386.1 miles (621.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 340.4 miles (547.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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
386.07 mi
05h 50m
Flight
340.39 mi
547.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
340.39 mi
Kilometers
547.8 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
386.07 mi
Kilometers
621.32 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sat, Apr 25, 6:42 PM CDT
Return by in Leon Valley
Sun, Apr 26, 12:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leon Valley
2026-04-25T12:51
Arrive Lubbock
Sat, Apr 25, 6:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leon Valley
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 Leon Valley
189.1 mi
02h 55m
To Lubbock
196.9 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 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 Leon Valley and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leon Valley and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Bandera Road

    9 m · 7 sec · Bandera Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bandera Road

    2369 ft · 54 sec · Bandera Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Huebner Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Huebner Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fredericksburg Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fredericksburg Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2954 ft · 50 sec · Interstate 10 West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · McDermott Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  19. 19

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  31. 31

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  32. 32

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leon Valley 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
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
102 mi · 27%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 19%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 8%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 8%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Keep slight right

98.7 mi · 01h 37m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
340.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballinger
02h 55m from Leon Valley
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Leon Valley 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 Leon Valley to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 386.1 miles (621.3 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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 189.1 miles from Leon Valley and 196.9 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 340.4 miles (547.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.47 one way or $102.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Leon Valley 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 7.8 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Ballinger City Administrator
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Ballinger City Administrator

Ballinger , TX
700 Railroad Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821
City government office

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 Leon Valley and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 340.39 mi (547.8 km).

Leon Valley

#1 Leon Valley

City in Texas

Population12,301
Coordinates29.4952300, -98.6186300
Altitude252
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: Bandera Road (-98.618665, 29.495199)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 621 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.62 gal
51.57 L · about $51.47
Round trip
$102.94
27.24 gal · 103.14 L
Estimated CO2
121 kg one way
Round trip: 242.1 kg / 534 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.47 $102.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.91 $115.82
Premium $4.59 $62.53 $125.06
Diesel $3.99 $54.38 $108.77

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 Leon Valley and Lubbock. The current time is 12:51:51.

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.