How far is Little Elm, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Little Elm, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 389.8 miles (627.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 334.3 miles (538 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
389.79 mi
06h 14m
Flight
334.32 mi
538.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
334.32 mi
Kilometers
538.04 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
389.79 mi
Kilometers
627.3 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sat, May 30, 4:30 PM CDT
Return by in Little Elm
Sat, May 30, 10:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Elm
2026-05-30T10:15
Arrive Lubbock
Sat, May 30, 4:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 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
11:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Elm
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
Coleman
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Little Elm
194.3 mi
03h 07m
To Lubbock
195.5 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Elm and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Lcr 625

    2.5 mi · 10 min · Lcr 625

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 164

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 164

  6. 6

    Continue on East Texas Avenue

    8.7 mi · 13 min · East Texas Avenue

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East State Highway 6

    6.5 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Loop 340

    8.4 mi · 11 min · East Loop 340

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    638 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Loop 340

    734 ft · 16 sec · West Loop 340

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340

    1 km · 1 min · West Loop 340

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Waco Drive

    65 m · 4 sec · West Waco Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Woodway Drive

    1109 ft · 26 sec · Woodway Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 84

    956 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto George W Bush Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on West US Highway 84

    5.2 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on East McGregor Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East McGregor Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on West US Highway 84

    98.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · West US Highway 84

  20. 20

    Continue on Garmon Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garmon Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  29. 29

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  40. 40

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  41. 41

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  42. 42

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  43. 43

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  45. 45

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Elm 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
46 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 84
103 mi · 27%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 19%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 18%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 6%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 84

Continue on West US Highway 84

98.3 mi · 01h 49m

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 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
334.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
03h 07m from Little Elm
Leave By
11:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Little Elm 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 Little Elm to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 389.8 miles (627.3 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.3 miles from Little Elm and 195.5 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 334.3 miles (538 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 $52.00 one way or $104.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Elm and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Elm and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 334.32 mi (538.04 km).

Little Elm

#1 Little Elm

A city in Denton County, Texas.

Population56,625
Coordinates31.4390600, -96.7072100
Altitude135
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: Lcr 625 (-96.7073, 31.439194)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 627 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.76 gal
52.07 L · about $52.00
Round trip
$104.00
27.52 gal · 104.14 L
Estimated CO2
122.3 kg one way
Round trip: 244.6 kg / 539 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.00 $104.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.51 $117.02
Premium $4.59 $63.17 $126.34
Diesel $3.99 $54.94 $109.89

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Elm and Lubbock. The current time is 10:15:19.

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.