How far is Lubbock, TX from Cienegas Terrace, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Cienegas Terrace, TX is about 355.7 miles (572.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.8 miles (476.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m 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
355.69 mi
06h 30m
Flight
295.82 mi
476.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.82 mi
Kilometers
476.08 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.69 mi
Kilometers
572.42 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cienegas Terrace
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Fri, Apr 24, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T11:37
Arrive Cienegas Terrace
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:00 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
11:00 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
Grape Creek
TX

Census designated place

From Lubbock
178.1 mi
03h 15m
To Cienegas Terrace
177.6 mi
03h 15m

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
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Cienegas Terrace.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue Q

    1.6 km · 1 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 34th Street

    2960 ft · 1 min · 34th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate 27

    80 m · 5 sec · Interstate 27

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tahoka Highway

    4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 87

    51.2 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87

  9. 9

    Continue on Lubbock Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Lynn Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Lynn Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  13. 13

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

  15. 15

    Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    52.1 mi · 52 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 15th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 15th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Gulick Road

    569 ft · 20 sec · Gulick Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Johnson Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Johnson Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cienegas Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cienegas Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Drive

    1691 ft · 1 min · Park Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Mesa Drive

    1820 ft · 1 min · Mesa Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mesa Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Crockett Avenue
64.7 mi · 18%
US 277 South
60.2 mi · 17%
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52.1 mi · 15%
US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 14%
US Highway 87 South
46.9 mi · 13%
North US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Crockett Avenue

Keep slight right

63.9 mi · 01h 09m

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 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.9 mi
295.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grape Creek
03h 15m from Lubbock
Leave By
11:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Cienegas Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Cienegas Terrace?

The road trip is about 355.7 miles (572.4 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?

Grape Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.1 miles from Lubbock and 177.6 miles from Cienegas Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 295.8 miles (476.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 $47.43 one way or $94.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Cienegas Terrace.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Cienegas Terrace. Straight-line distance: 295.82 mi (476.08 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
Cienegas Terrace

#2 Cienegas Terrace

Census designated place

Population3,424
Coordinates29.3674500, -100.9437100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Cienegas Terrace (-100.94371, 29.36745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.55 gal
47.51 L · about $47.43
Round trip
$94.85
25.1 gal · 95.02 L
Estimated CO2
111.5 kg one way
Round trip: 223.1 kg / 492 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.43 $94.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.36 $106.73
Premium $4.59 $57.62 $115.23
Diesel $3.99 $50.11 $100.22

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 Cienegas Terrace. The current time is 11:37:56.

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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.