How far is Lubbock, TX from Cockrell Hill, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Cockrell Hill, TX is about 341.8 miles (550 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.2 miles (471.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
341.76 mi
05h 58m
Flight
293.17 mi
471.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.17 mi
Kilometers
471.81 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.76 mi
Kilometers
550.01 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cockrell Hill
Sat, May 30, 12:36 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sat, May 30, 6:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-30T06:37
Arrive Cockrell Hill
Sat, May 30, 12:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Abilene
TX

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

From Lubbock
170.7 mi
02h 59m
To Cockrell Hill
171.1 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Cockrell Hill.

  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

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    25 mi · 30 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cockrell Hill Road

    1606 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike

    578 ft · 15 sec · Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Cockrell Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · North Cockrell Hill Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Jefferson Boulevard

    72 m · 10 sec · West Jefferson Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Jefferson Boulevard

    1313 ft · 31 sec · West Jefferson Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Phinney Avenue

    740 ft · 33 sec · Phinney Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Phinney Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 54%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 22%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
Tom Landry Freeway
25 mi · 7%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

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

183 mi · 03h 05m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
293.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
02h 59m from Lubbock
Leave By
5:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Cockrell Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Cockrell Hill?

The road trip is about 341.8 miles (550 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.7 miles from Lubbock and 171.1 miles from Cockrell Hill.

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

The direct path is about 293.2 miles (471.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 5:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.57 one way or $91.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Cockrell Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Cockrell Hill. Straight-line distance: 293.17 mi (471.81 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
Cockrell Hill

#2 Cockrell Hill

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population4,088
Coordinates32.7362400, -96.8869500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Cockrell Hill (-96.88695, 32.73624)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.06 gal
45.65 L · about $45.57
Round trip
$91.15
24.12 gal · 91.3 L
Estimated CO2
107.2 kg one way
Round trip: 214.4 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.57 $91.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.28 $102.56
Premium $4.59 $55.37 $110.73
Diesel $3.99 $48.16 $96.31

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Cockrell Hill. The current time is 06:37:56.

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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.