How far is Lubbock, TX from Aransas Pass, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Aransas Pass, TX is about 539.7 miles (868.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 480.9 miles (774 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 10m 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
539.65 mi
09h 35m
Flight
480.95 mi
774.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
480.95 mi
Kilometers
774.02 km
Flight Time
00h 58m

Driving Distance

Road route
539.65 mi
Kilometers
868.48 km
Drive Time
09h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aransas Pass
Thu, Apr 16, 6:08 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 16, 3:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-15T20:33
Arrive Aransas Pass
Thu, Apr 16, 6:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:35 PM to 5:05 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
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Lubbock
270.1 mi
04h 47m
To Aransas Pass
269.6 mi
04h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Aransas Pass.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Aransas Pass.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue Q

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  6. 6

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  7. 7

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street

  32. 32

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  35. 35

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  37. 37

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    108.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 188, Sinton, Rockport

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  39. 39

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37 Access Road

    565 ft · 13 sec · Interstate Highway 37 Access Road

  40. 40

    Turn left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  41. 41

    Take the ramp left

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 89: Beeville, Portland

    2463 ft · 1 min

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 89

    2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89

  45. 45

    Continue on US Highway 181

    5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  46. 46

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  47. 47

    Continue on US Highway 181

    6.2 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right

    934 ft · 23 sec

  49. 49

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    2282 ft · 49 sec · US Highway 181

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Sunset Road

    767 ft · 21 sec · Sunset Road

  51. 51

    Turn right onto South Gregory Avenue

    74 m · 9 sec · South Gregory Avenue

  52. 52

    Turn left onto State Highway 35

    2534 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 35

  53. 53

    Take the ramp slight left

    748 ft · 18 sec

  54. 54

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  55. 55

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 35 Business, FM 1069: Aransas Pass

    2163 ft · 37 sec

  56. 56

    Turn straight onto West Wheeler Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Wheeler Avenue

  57. 57

    Keep slight left to continue on West Cleveland Boulevard

    73 m · 12 sec · West Cleveland Boulevard

  58. 58

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    5 m · 1 sec · Harrison Boulevard

  59. 59

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Aransas Pass.

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
59 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 21%
Lucian Adams Freeway
108 mi · 20%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 14%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 8%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 5%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lucian Adams Freeway

Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

108 mi · 01h 50m

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
09h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.8 mi
480.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
04h 47m from Lubbock
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Aransas Pass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Aransas Pass?

The road trip is about 539.7 miles (868.5 km) and usually takes 09h 35m 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?

Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 270.1 miles from Lubbock and 269.6 miles from Aransas Pass.

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

The direct path is about 480.9 miles (774 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 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 $71.95 one way or $143.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Aransas Pass.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Aransas Pass. Straight-line distance: 480.95 mi (774.02 km).

Lubbock

#1 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
Aransas Pass

#2 Aransas Pass

City in Texas, United States

Population8,496
Coordinates27.9094700, -97.1499900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Aransas Pass (-97.14999, 27.90947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 868 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.04 gal
72.08 L · about $71.95
Round trip
$143.90
38.08 gal · 144.16 L
Estimated CO2
169.2 kg one way
Round trip: 338.4 kg / 746 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $71.95 $143.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $80.96 $161.92
Premium $4.59 $87.41 $174.83
Diesel $3.99 $76.03 $152.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Aransas Pass. The current time is 20:33:40.

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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.