How far is Lubbock, TX from Cleburne, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Cleburne, TX is about 323.1 miles (519.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
323.08 mi
05h 47m
Flight
272.6 mi
438.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.6 mi
Kilometers
438.71 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.08 mi
Kilometers
519.95 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleburne
Sat, Apr 11, 9:11 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sat, Apr 11, 2:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-11T03:23
Arrive Cleburne
Sat, Apr 11, 9:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Impact
TX

Village in Texas, United States

From Lubbock
161.4 mi
02h 53m
To Cleburne
161.6 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    169.7 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 171, FM 51: Granbury, Cleburne

    1763 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 20

    603 ft · 12 sec · West Interstate 20

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Cleburne Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Cleburne Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Cresson Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Cresson Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 171

    12.9 mi · 18 min · State Highway 171

  19. 19

    Continue on Weatherford Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Weatherford Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Chambers Street

    85 m · 12 sec · East Chambers Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Caddo Street

    86 m · 12 sec · North Caddo Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Henderson Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Henderson Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Henderson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
170 mi · 53%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 23%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
Cleburne Highway
13.7 mi · 4%
State Highway 171
12.9 mi · 4%
Weatherford Highway
6.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

170 mi · 02h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
272.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Impact
02h 53m from Lubbock
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleburne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 323.1 miles (519.9 km) and usually takes 05h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.4 miles from Lubbock and 161.6 miles from Cleburne.

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

The direct path is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.89 one way or $85.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleburne.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Cleburne. Straight-line distance: 272.6 mi (438.71 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
Cleburne

#2 Cleburne

City in Texas, USA

Population31,999
Coordinates32.3476400, -97.3866800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Cleburne (-97.38668, 32.34764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.35 gal
42.97 L · about $42.89
Round trip
$85.78
22.7 gal · 85.94 L
Estimated CO2
100.9 kg one way
Round trip: 201.7 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.89 $85.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.26 $96.52
Premium $4.59 $52.11 $104.22
Diesel $3.99 $45.32 $90.64

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Cleburne. The current time is 03:23:45.

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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.