How far is Lubbock, TX from Alvarado, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Alvarado, TX is about 335.2 miles (539.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281 miles (452.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Alvarado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Alvarado.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue Q
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · 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
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco
2891 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
18 mi · 20 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67: Dallas, Cleburne
1077 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35W
807 ft · 24 sec · South Interstate 35W
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Turn left onto West US Highway 67
1635 ft · 33 sec · West US Highway 67
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Turn right onto North Parkway Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · North Parkway Drive
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Turn left onto West College Street
1742 ft · 37 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto South Spears Street
74 m · 16 sec · South Spears Street
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Turn left onto East Weaver Street
68 m · 17 sec · East Weaver Street
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Turn left
40 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Alvarado.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alvarado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Alvarado?
The road trip is about 335.2 miles (539.4 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.5 miles from Lubbock and 167.7 miles from Alvarado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281 miles (452.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 5:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.71 one way or $89.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alvarado.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Alvarado. Straight-line distance: 280.97 mi (452.18 km).
#1 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alvarado
City in Johnson County, Texas, USA
| Population | 4,624 |
| Coordinates | 32.4065300, -97.2116800 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alvarado (-97.21168, 32.40653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 539 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $3.78 | $44.71 | $89.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.30 | $100.60 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.31 | $108.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.24 | $94.47 |
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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