How far is Lubbock, TX from Carrollton, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Carrollton, TX is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290 miles (466.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m 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
348.28 mi
06h 03m
Flight
290.02 mi
466.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.02 mi
Kilometers
466.75 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.28 mi
Kilometers
560.5 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Wed, May 13, 1:19 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Wed, May 13, 7:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-12T19:16
Arrive Carrollton
Wed, May 13, 1:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 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
11:54 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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
174 mi
03h 01m
To Carrollton
174.3 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike

    819 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on PGBT North, TX 161 North: President George Bush Turnpike North

    1.6 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 10 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Luna Road, Belt Line Road

    1910 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Luna Road

    1282 ft · 36 sec · Luna Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Belt Line Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Belt Line Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight left

    83 m · 17 sec

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto East Belt Line Road

    155 m · 14 sec · East Belt Line Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Belt Line Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 53%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 21%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 4%
President George Bush Turnpike
8.89 mi · 3%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 2%
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
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.3 mi
290 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
03h 01m from Lubbock
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lubbock and Sunny near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174 miles from Lubbock and 174.3 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 290 miles (466.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 $46.44 one way or $92.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Sunny near Carrollton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 290.02 mi (466.75 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
Carrollton

#2 Carrollton

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population139,892
Coordinates32.9537300, -96.8902800
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Carrollton (-96.89028, 32.95373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.29 gal
46.52 L · about $46.44
Round trip
$92.89
24.58 gal · 93.04 L
Estimated CO2
109.2 kg one way
Round trip: 218.4 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.44 $92.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.26 $104.51
Premium $4.59 $56.42 $112.85
Diesel $3.99 $49.07 $98.15

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Carrollton. The current time is 19:16:35.

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.