How far is Lubbock, TX from Carrizo Springs, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Carrizo Springs, TX is about 436.2 miles (702 km), with a travel time of about 07h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 368.7 miles (593.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 58m 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
436.22 mi
07h 59m
Flight
368.72 mi
593.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
368.72 mi
Kilometers
593.39 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
436.22 mi
Kilometers
702.03 km
Drive Time
07h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrizo Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 3:21 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Fri, Apr 17, 11:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-17T07:22
Arrive Carrizo Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 3:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:59 PM to 3:29 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
8:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mertzon
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Lubbock
218.4 mi
03h 59m
To Carrizo Springs
217.8 mi
03h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Carrizo Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue Q

    1.6 km · 1 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 34th Street

    2960 ft · 1 min · 34th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate 27

    80 m · 5 sec · Interstate 27

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tahoka Highway

    4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 87

    51.2 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87

  9. 9

    Continue on Lubbock Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Lynn Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Lynn Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  13. 13

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

  15. 15

    Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    52.1 mi · 52 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    33.3 mi · 38 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  24. 24

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  25. 25

    Continue on North Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Nueces Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South State Highway 55

    36.6 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 55

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1 km · 44 sec · Milam Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Getty Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    46.8 mi · 53 min · South US Highway 83

  31. 31

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Peña Street

    1125 ft · 16 sec · Peña Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peña Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 277 South
60.2 mi · 14%
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52.1 mi · 12%
US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 12%
US Highway 87 South
46.9 mi · 11%
South US Highway 83
46.8 mi · 11%
South State Highway 55
36.6 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US 277 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado

60.2 mi · 01h 07m

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 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
368.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mertzon
03h 59m from Lubbock
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Carrizo Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Carrizo Springs?

The road trip is about 436.2 miles (702 km) and usually takes 07h 59m 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?

Mertzon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.4 miles from Lubbock and 217.8 miles from Carrizo Springs.

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

The direct path is about 368.7 miles (593.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 $58.16 one way or $116.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Carrizo Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Carrizo Springs. Straight-line distance: 368.72 mi (593.39 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
Carrizo Springs

#2 Carrizo Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population5,221
Coordinates28.5219300, -99.8606100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Carrizo Springs (-99.86061, 28.52193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 702 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.39 gal
58.27 L · about $58.16
Round trip
$116.32
30.78 gal · 116.54 L
Estimated CO2
136.8 kg one way
Round trip: 273.5 kg / 603 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $58.16 $116.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.44 $130.88
Premium $4.59 $70.66 $141.31
Diesel $3.99 $61.45 $122.90

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Carrizo Springs. The current time is 07:22:26.

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.