How far is Lubbock, TX from Castle Hills, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Castle Hills, TX is about 380.2 miles (611.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 20m 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
380.17 mi
06h 40m
Flight
342.18 mi
550.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
342.18 mi
Kilometers
550.69 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
380.17 mi
Kilometers
611.82 km
Drive Time
06h 40m

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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 06h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 7:25 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-16T00:45
Arrive Castle Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 7:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:40 PM to 2:10 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
10:40 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
Paint Rock
TX

Town of the United States

From Lubbock
190.3 mi
03h 20m
To Castle Hills
189.9 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Castle Hills.

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 410 East

    1.1 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1535, FM 2696: Military Highway, Blanco Road, Castle Hills

    1146 ft · 24 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 410

    73 m · 5 sec · Northwest Loop 410

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Loop 410

    867 ft · 19 sec · Northwest Loop 410

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Northwest Military Highway

    1862 ft · 1 min · Northwest Military Highway

  34. 34

    Turn uturn onto Northwest Military Highway

    51 m · 4 sec · Northwest Military Highway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Gardenview Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · South Gardenview Drive

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gardenview Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
107 mi · 28%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 19%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 8%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 8%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

73.9 mi · 01h 14m

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 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
342.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
03h 20m from Lubbock
Leave By
10:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Castle Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Castle Hills?

The road trip is about 380.2 miles (611.8 km) and usually takes 06h 40m 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?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.3 miles from Lubbock and 189.9 miles from Castle Hills.

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

The direct path is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 $50.68 one way or $101.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Castle Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Paint Rock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Paint Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Ballinger City Administrator
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Ballinger City Administrator

Ballinger , TX
700 Railroad Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paint Rock.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Castle Hills. Straight-line distance: 342.18 mi (550.69 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
Castle Hills

#2 Castle Hills

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population4,448
Coordinates29.5232900, -98.5164100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Castle Hills (-98.51641, 29.52329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 612 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.41 gal
50.78 L · about $50.68
Round trip
$101.35
26.82 gal · 101.56 L
Estimated CO2
119.2 kg one way
Round trip: 238.3 kg / 525 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.68 $101.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.02 $114.04
Premium $4.59 $61.57 $123.13
Diesel $3.99 $53.55 $107.09

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Castle Hills. The current time is 00:45:10.

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.