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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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.
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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
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Lamar Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street
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Continue on Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
54.3 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 410 East
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
1.7 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1535, FM 2696: Military Highway, Blanco Road, Castle Hills
1146 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 410
73 m · 5 sec · Northwest Loop 410
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Loop 410
867 ft · 19 sec · Northwest Loop 410
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Turn left onto Northwest Military Highway
1862 ft · 1 min · Northwest Military Highway
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Turn uturn onto Northwest Military Highway
51 m · 4 sec · Northwest Military Highway
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Turn right onto South Gardenview Drive
80 m · 12 sec · South Gardenview Drive
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Ballinger City Park
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paint Rock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Castle Hills. Straight-line distance: 342.18 mi (550.69 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 Castle Hills
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,448 |
| Coordinates | 29.5232900, -98.5164100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castle Hills (-98.51641, 29.52329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 612 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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