How far is Lubbock County, TX from Abilene, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock County, TX to Abilene, TX is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock County and Abilene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock County and Abilene.
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Start on East Itasca Street
628 ft · 33 sec · East Itasca Street
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
1245 ft · 25 sec · North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Municipal Drive
970 ft · 27 sec · East Municipal Drive
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Turn right onto Northeast Loop 289
1140 ft · 23 sec · Northeast Loop 289
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Take the ramp slight left
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
128 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spur 331: Southeast Drive
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
563 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Loop 289
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Turn right onto Southeast Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Drive
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Merge slight right onto Slaton Road
996 ft · 13 sec · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
40.7 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto South Leggett Drive
109 m · 12 sec · South Leggett Drive
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
78 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock County and Abilene.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 84
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lubbock County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abilene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock County to Abilene?
The road trip is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Lubbock County and 82.5 miles from Abilene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.06 one way or $46.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lubbock County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abilene.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock County and Abilene. Straight-line distance: 145.12 mi (233.55 km).
#1 Lubbock County
County in Texas, United States
| Population | 314,772 |
| Coordinates | 33.6102100, -101.8205500 |
| Altitude | 983 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abilene
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
| Population | 124,407 |
| Coordinates | 32.4487400, -99.7331400 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abilene (-99.73314, 32.44874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $23.06 | $46.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $28.14 | $56.28 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $34.72 | $69.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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