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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Quick Snapshot
Road
444.06 mi
08h 04m
Flight
381.94 mi
614.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
381.94 mi
Kilometers
614.67 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
444.06 mi
Kilometers
714.65 km
Drive Time
08h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Station
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive College Station
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:05 PM to 3:35 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
7:50 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
Bangs
TX

City

From Lubbock
222 mi
04h 02m
To College Station
222.1 mi
04h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

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.

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    98.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · US Highway 84 East

  24. 24

    Continue on West McGregor Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West McGregor Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on West US Highway 84

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84

  26. 26

    Continue on George W Bush Parkway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian

    767 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Woodway Drive

    796 ft · 20 sec · Woodway Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Loop 340

    151 m · 11 sec · West Loop 340

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340

    1303 ft · 28 sec · West Loop 340

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight left

    934 ft · 23 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    1317 ft · 34 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  35. 35

    Continue on North Memorial Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street

  36. 36

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6

  37. 37

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  39. 39

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  40. 40

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  41. 41

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road

  44. 44

    Turn right onto University Drive East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · University Drive East

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Northpoint Crossing

    101 m · 17 sec · Northpoint Crossing

  46. 46

    Continue on Northpoint Crossing

    75 m · 13 sec · Northpoint Crossing

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Texas Avenue South

    103 m · 7 sec · Texas Avenue South

  48. 48

    Turn left onto University Drive East

    80 m · 13 sec · University Drive East

  49. 49

    Turn right

    11 m · 5 sec

  50. 50

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
51 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84 East
98.3 mi · 22%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 17%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 16%
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi · 10%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 6%
East Walnut Street
22.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
08h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62 mi
382 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bangs
04h 02m from Lubbock
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

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
College Station

#2 College Station

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

Population119,260
Coordinates30.6279800, -96.3344100
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: College Station (-96.33441, 30.62798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 715 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
15.67 gal
59.32 L · about $59.22
Round trip
$118.43
31.34 gal · 118.64 L
Estimated CO2
139.3 kg one way
Round trip: 278.5 kg / 614 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and College Station. The current time is 21:54:43.

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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.