How far is Lubbock, TX from Canton, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Canton, TX is about 405.8 miles (653.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 354 miles (569.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 00m 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
405.82 mi
07h 00m
Flight
353.99 mi
569.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
353.99 mi
Kilometers
569.69 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
405.82 mi
Kilometers
653.11 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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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 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:00 PM to 2:30 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
10:00 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
Putnam
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From Lubbock
202.7 mi
03h 30m
To Canton
203.1 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    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

    45.9 mi · 47 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 859: Canton, Edgewood

    853 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto I-20 Frontage Road

    1203 ft · 35 sec · I-20 Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Farm to Market 859

    2251 ft · 45 sec · Farm to Market 859

  20. 20

    Continue on First Monday Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · First Monday Lane

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Dallas Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Dallas Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Dallas Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 45%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
82.4 mi · 20%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 18%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 5%
Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 1%
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
07h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
354 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Putnam
03h 30m from Lubbock
Leave By
10:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 405.8 miles (653.1 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?

Putnam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.7 miles from Lubbock and 203.1 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 354 miles (569.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 $54.12 one way or $108.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Canton. Straight-line distance: 353.99 mi (569.69 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
Canton

#2 Canton

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

Population3,941
Coordinates32.5565200, -95.8633000
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Canton (-95.8633, 32.55652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 653 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.32 gal
54.21 L · about $54.12
Round trip
$108.23
28.64 gal · 108.42 L
Estimated CO2
127.3 kg one way
Round trip: 254.5 kg / 561 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $54.12 $108.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.89 $121.78
Premium $4.59 $65.74 $131.49
Diesel $3.99 $57.18 $114.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Canton. The current time is 21:25:15.

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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.