How far is Lubbock, TX from Caldwell, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Caldwell, TX is about 412.5 miles (663.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 368.3 miles (592.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 34m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Caldwell.
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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
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
21.5 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
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Continue on US Highway 84 East
80 mi · 1 hr 27 min · US Highway 84 East
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Turn right onto Highway 36 Business
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 36 Business
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Continue on Highway 36
32.3 mi · 45 min · Highway 36
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Continue on West Adams Avenue
666 ft · 13 sec · West Adams Avenue
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Continue on West Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
66 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Adams Avenue
12 mi · 15 min · West Adams Avenue
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1340 ft · 19 sec · East 4th Street
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Continue on Kemp Street
1272 ft · 16 sec · Kemp Street
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Continue on East 1st Street
11.9 mi · 13 min · East 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
16 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East Buck Street
1476 ft · 47 sec · East Buck Street
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Turn left onto South Echols Street
21 m · 3 sec · South Echols Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Echols Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Caldwell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 84 East
Continue on US Highway 84 East
80 mi · 01h 27m
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 Sunny near Caldwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 412.5 miles (663.8 km) and usually takes 07h 47m 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?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.2 miles from Lubbock and 206.3 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 368.3 miles (592.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 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 $55.02 one way or $110.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Sunny near Caldwell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 368.27 mi (592.68 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 Caldwell
City in Burleson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,495 |
| Coordinates | 30.5313200, -96.6930300 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caldwell (-96.69303, 30.53132)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 664 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 08m |
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 | $55.02 | $110.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.91 | $123.82 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $66.84 | $133.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $58.14 | $116.28 |
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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