How far is Lubbock, TX from Carthage, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Carthage, TX is about 504 miles (811.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 447.1 miles (719.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Carthage.
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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
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
111.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2011, FM 2087
766 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto FM 349
4.8 mi · 6 min · FM 349
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Turn right
25.8 mi · 38 min
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Continue on Cottage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottage Road
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Turn right onto North Saint Mary Street
1 km · 56 sec · North Saint Mary Street
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Turn left
97 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North Shelby Street
61 m · 5 sec · North Shelby Street
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Turn right onto Panola Street
35 m · 5 sec · Panola Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Panola Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Carthage.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Carthage?
The road trip is about 504 miles (811.1 km) and usually takes 08h 52m 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?
Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251.7 miles from Lubbock and 252.3 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 447.1 miles (719.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 $67.19 one way or $134.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Gordon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordon.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Carthage. Straight-line distance: 447.07 mi (719.49 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 Carthage
City in Texas
| Population | 6,354 |
| Coordinates | 32.1573800, -94.3374200 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carthage (-94.33742, 32.15738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 811 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 17m |
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 | $67.19 | $134.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $75.60 | $151.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $81.63 | $163.26 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $71.00 | $141.99 |
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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