How far is Lubbock, TX from Converse, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Converse, TX is about 392.3 miles (631.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.4 miles (562.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
392.28 mi
06h 53m
Flight
349.38 mi
562.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.38 mi
Kilometers
562.27 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
392.28 mi
Kilometers
631.31 km
Drive Time
06h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Converse
Mon, May 4, 12:44 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Mon, May 4, 7:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-04T05:51
Arrive Converse
Mon, May 4, 12:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:54 PM to 2:24 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
10:12 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
Paint Rock
TX

Town of the United States

From Lubbock
196.3 mi
03h 26m
To Converse
196 mi
03h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East

    554 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    19.1 mi · 21 min · Anderson Loop

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1976

    1405 ft · 34 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto East Loop 1604 North

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Loop 1604 North

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1976

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1976

  35. 35

    Continue on 1st Street

    656 ft · 23 sec · 1st Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Toepperwein Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Toepperwein Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Toepperwein Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
99.6 mi · 25%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 19%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 8%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 7%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

73.9 mi · 01h 14m

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 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
349.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
03h 26m from Lubbock
Leave By
10:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Converse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 392.3 miles (631.3 km) and usually takes 06h 53m 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?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.3 miles from Lubbock and 196 miles from Converse.

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

The direct path is about 349.4 miles (562.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 $52.30 one way or $104.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Converse. Straight-line distance: 349.38 mi (562.27 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
Converse

#2 Converse

City

Population28,814
Coordinates29.5180100, -98.3161200
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Converse (-98.31612, 29.51801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 631 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.84 gal
52.4 L · about $52.30
Round trip
$104.60
27.68 gal · 104.8 L
Estimated CO2
123 kg one way
Round trip: 246 kg / 542 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.30 $104.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.85 $117.70
Premium $4.59 $63.54 $127.08
Diesel $3.99 $55.26 $110.53

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Converse. The current time is 05:51:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.