How far is Lubbock, TX from Celina, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Celina, TX is about 339.5 miles (546.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.8 miles (471.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 37m 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
339.48 mi
06h 18m
Flight
292.81 mi
471.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.81 mi
Kilometers
471.24 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.48 mi
Kilometers
546.34 km
Drive Time
06h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Celina
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T01:28
Arrive Celina
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:19 PM to 1:49 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
11:22 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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
169.5 mi
03h 09m
To Celina
169.9 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    112 m · 7 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 82 East

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Parkway Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Parkway Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Idalou Road

    24.7 mi · 26 min · Idalou Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82

  12. 12

    Continue on 5th Street

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West California Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

    48.1 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · Central East Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 56: Main Street

    1639 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Sherman Drive

    11.8 mi · 15 min · Sherman Drive

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    1986 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto State Highway 289

    21.1 mi · 25 min · State Highway 289

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Farm to Market 455

    1490 ft · 42 sec · West Farm to Market 455

  28. 28

    Continue on West Pecan Street

    1202 ft · 36 sec · West Pecan Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pecan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 82 East
127 mi · 37%
5th Street
93.5 mi · 28%
US Highway 82
33.2 mi · 10%
Idalou Road
24.7 mi · 7%
State Highway 289
21.1 mi · 6%
Central East Freeway
16.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

5th Street

Continue on 5th Street

93.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
292.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
03h 09m from Lubbock
Leave By
11:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Celina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 339.5 miles (546.3 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.5 miles from Lubbock and 169.9 miles from Celina.

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

The direct path is about 292.8 miles (471.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 $45.27 one way or $90.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Celina.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Celina. Straight-line distance: 292.81 mi (471.24 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
Celina

#2 Celina

City in Texas, United States of America

Population20,114
Coordinates33.3245600, -96.7844400
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Celina (-96.78444, 33.32456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 546 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.98 gal
45.35 L · about $45.27
Round trip
$90.54
23.96 gal · 90.7 L
Estimated CO2
106.5 kg one way
Round trip: 212.9 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.27 $90.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.94 $101.88
Premium $4.59 $55.00 $110.00
Diesel $3.99 $47.84 $95.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Celina. The current time is 01:28:40.

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.