How far is Live Oak, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Live Oak, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
236.67 mi
03h 34m
Flight
202.54 mi
325.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.54 mi
Kilometers
325.95 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.67 mi
Kilometers
380.89 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM CDT
Return by in Live Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 11:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Live Oak
2026-04-19T04:46
Arrive Lubbock
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Live Oak
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
Roscoe
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Live Oak
114.6 mi
01h 47m
To Lubbock
122.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Live Oak and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 2335

    5.4 mi · 13 min · County Road 2335

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    20.4 mi · 21 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  11. 11

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  23. 23

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  24. 24

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  25. 25

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Live Oak 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 31%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 12%
North Main Street
20.4 mi · 9%
Highway 84
20 mi · 8%
Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 7%
State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 4%
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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
202.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscoe
01h 47m from Live Oak
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Live Oak 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 Live Oak to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Live Oak and 122.1 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.55 one way or $63.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Live Oak and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Roscoe

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 Roscoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Live Oak and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 202.54 mi (325.95 km).

Live Oak

#1 Live Oak

City in Texas

Population16,661
Coordinates31.1390600, -99.9295200
Altitude654
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: County Road 2335 (-99.929598, 31.139061)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.61 L · about $31.55
Round trip
$63.11
16.7 gal · 63.22 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.55 $63.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.50 $71.01
Premium $4.59 $38.33 $76.67
Diesel $3.99 $33.34 $66.68

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Live Oak and Lubbock. The current time is 04:46:15.

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.