How far is Lubbock, TX from Cactus, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Cactus, TX is about 510.4 miles (821.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 418.1 miles (672.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 52m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Menard County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Cactus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Cactus.
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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
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Lamar Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street
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Continue on Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
54.3 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2224 ft · 41 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn right onto North Loop 1604 West
3234 ft · 1 min · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1604 West
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
24.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn right onto Interstate 35 South
940 ft · 20 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
112.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Callaghan
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto I-35 Frontage Road
2359 ft · 1 min · I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn left
84 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto I-35 Frontage Road
2406 ft · 1 min · I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Purple Heart Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Cactus.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
112 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Clear near Cactus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Cactus?
The road trip is about 510.4 miles (821.4 km) and usually takes 08h 56m 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?
Menard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 255.5 miles from Lubbock and 254.9 miles from Cactus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 418.1 miles (672.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.3 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 $68.06 one way or $136.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Clear near Cactus.
Stop Ideas Near Menard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Menard City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menard.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Cactus. Straight-line distance: 418.15 mi (672.95 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 Cactus
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,235 |
| Coordinates | 27.9069500, -99.3939200 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cactus (-99.39392, 27.90695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 821 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 22m |
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 | $68.06 | $136.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $76.58 | $153.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $82.68 | $165.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $71.91 | $143.83 |
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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