How far is Lubbock, TX from College Station, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to College Station, TX is about 444 miles (714.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 382 miles (614.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and College Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and College Station.
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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
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
21.5 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
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Continue on US Highway 84 East
98.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · US Highway 84 East
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Continue on West McGregor Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · West McGregor Drive
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Continue on West US Highway 84
5.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on George W Bush Parkway
6.7 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian
767 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodway Drive
796 ft · 20 sec · Woodway Drive
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Turn right onto West Loop 340
151 m · 11 sec · West Loop 340
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Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340
1303 ft · 28 sec · West Loop 340
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Take the ramp slight left
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1317 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Memorial Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
8.3 mi · 9 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1414 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto University Drive East
1.7 mi · 3 min · University Drive East
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Turn right onto Northpoint Crossing
101 m · 17 sec · Northpoint Crossing
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Continue on Northpoint Crossing
75 m · 13 sec · Northpoint Crossing
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Turn right onto Texas Avenue South
103 m · 7 sec · Texas Avenue South
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Turn left onto University Drive East
80 m · 13 sec · University Drive East
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Turn right
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and College Station.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 84 East
Continue on US Highway 84 East
98.3 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near College Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to College Station?
The road trip is about 444 miles (714.6 km) and usually takes 08h 04m 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?
Bangs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222 miles from Lubbock and 222.1 miles from College Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 382 miles (614.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 $59.22 one way or $118.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near College Station.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and College Station. Straight-line distance: 381.94 mi (614.67 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 College Station
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
| Population | 119,260 |
| Coordinates | 30.6279800, -96.3344100 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Station (-96.33441, 30.62798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 715 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 32m |
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 | $59.22 | $118.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.63 | $133.26 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $71.94 | $143.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $62.57 | $125.14 |
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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