How far is Lubbock, TX from Atlanta, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Atlanta, TX is about 526.1 miles (846.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 445 miles (716.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
526.03 mi
09h 11m
Flight
444.96 mi
716.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
444.96 mi
Kilometers
716.09 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
526.03 mi
Kilometers
846.56 km
Drive Time
09h 11m

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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 09h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Sat, Apr 11, 10:31 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sat, Apr 11, 7:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-11T01:19
Arrive Atlanta
Sat, Apr 11, 10:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:11 PM to 4:41 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
5:38 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
Lipan
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Lubbock
262.8 mi
04h 35m
To Atlanta
263.3 mi
04h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Atlanta.

  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 · 15 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

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona

    1236 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

    2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 155 North

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 155 North

    6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    14.9 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 155 North: Linden

    122 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 155

    40.2 mi · 46 min · State Highway 155

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 35%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
124 mi · 24%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 14%
State Highway 155
40.2 mi · 8%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 5%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.1 mi
445 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lipan
04h 35m from Lubbock
Leave By
5:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 526.1 miles (846.6 km) and usually takes 09h 11m 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?

Lipan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 262.8 miles from Lubbock and 263.3 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 445 miles (716.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.1 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 $70.14 one way or $140.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Lipan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lipan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

65 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

72 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 444.96 mi (716.09 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
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population5,424
Coordinates33.1137400, -94.1643500
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Atlanta (-94.16435, 33.11374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 847 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.56 gal
70.26 L · about $70.14
Round trip
$140.28
37.12 gal · 140.52 L
Estimated CO2
164.9 kg one way
Round trip: 329.9 kg / 727 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.14 $140.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $78.92 $157.83
Premium $4.59 $85.21 $170.42
Diesel $3.99 $74.11 $148.22

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Atlanta. The current time is 01:19:56.

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.