How far is Lubbock, TX from Crystal City, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Crystal City, TX is about 424.8 miles (683.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 359.2 miles (578 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 35m 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
424.79 mi
07h 47m
Flight
359.16 mi
578.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
359.16 mi
Kilometers
578.01 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
424.79 mi
Kilometers
683.63 km
Drive Time
07h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crystal City
Thu, Apr 23, 10:28 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T02:40
Arrive Crystal City
Thu, Apr 23, 10:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:48 PM to 3:18 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
8:24 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
San Angelo
TX

The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.

From Lubbock
212.7 mi
03h 53m
To Crystal City
212.1 mi
03h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Crystal City.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue Q

    1.6 km · 1 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 34th Street

    2960 ft · 1 min · 34th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate 27

    80 m · 5 sec · Interstate 27

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tahoka Highway

    4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 87

    51.2 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87

  9. 9

    Continue on Lubbock Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Lynn Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Lynn Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  13. 13

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

  15. 15

    Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    52.1 mi · 52 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    33.3 mi · 38 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  24. 24

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  25. 25

    Continue on North Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Nueces Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South State Highway 55

    36.6 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 55

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1 km · 44 sec · Milam Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Getty Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    35.8 mi · 41 min · South US Highway 83

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

    2931 ft · 1 min · North 1st Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on East Zavala Street

    3108 ft · 2 min · East Zavala Street

  33. 33

    Turn sharp left

    60 m · 9 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 277 South
60.2 mi · 14%
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52.1 mi · 12%
US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 12%
US Highway 87 South
46.9 mi · 11%
South State Highway 55
36.6 mi · 9%
South US Highway 83
35.8 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US 277 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado

60.2 mi · 01h 07m

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
07h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.6 mi
359.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Angelo
03h 53m from Lubbock
Leave By
8:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Crystal City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Crystal City?

The road trip is about 424.8 miles (683.6 km) and usually takes 07h 47m 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?

San Angelo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.7 miles from Lubbock and 212.1 miles from Crystal City.

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

The direct path is about 359.2 miles (578 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 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 $56.65 one way or $113.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Crystal City. Straight-line distance: 359.16 mi (578.01 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
Crystal City

#2 Crystal City

City in Texas, United States

Population7,158
Coordinates28.6774800, -99.8281100
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Crystal City (-99.82811, 28.67748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 684 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.99 gal
56.74 L · about $56.65
Round trip
$113.29
29.98 gal · 113.48 L
Estimated CO2
133.2 kg one way
Round trip: 266.4 kg / 587 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $56.65 $113.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.74 $127.47
Premium $4.59 $68.82 $137.64
Diesel $3.99 $59.86 $119.71

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 Crystal City. The current time is 02:40:11.

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.