How far is Lubbock, TX from Copperas Cove, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Copperas Cove, TX is about 323.5 miles (520.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Runnels County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Copperas Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Copperas Cove.
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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
29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East
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Turn right
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1899 ft · 39 sec · North Key Avenue
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Turn left onto East Avenue J
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J
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Continue on East FM 580
2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580
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Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Texas Expressway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Turn left onto West Highway 190
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Highway 190
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Turn left onto South Main Street;Highway Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · South Main Street;Highway Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2655 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avenue F
45 m · 5 sec · East Avenue F
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Turn right onto South Main Street
661 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue D
59 m · 4 sec · West Avenue D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Copperas Cove.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lubbock and Sunny near Copperas Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Copperas Cove?
The road trip is about 323.5 miles (520.6 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Lubbock and 161.7 miles from Copperas Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 5:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.12 one way or $86.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Sunny near Copperas Cove.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Copperas Cove. Straight-line distance: 286.24 mi (460.66 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 Copperas Cove
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 33,498 |
| Coordinates | 31.1240600, -97.9030800 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Copperas Cove (-97.90308, 31.12406)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.52 | $97.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.38 | $104.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $45.56 | $91.12 |
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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