How far is Lubbock, TX from Cuero, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Cuero, TX is about 472.7 miles (760.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 410.5 miles (660.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Menard County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Cuero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Cuero.
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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
29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street
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Continue on Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
54.3 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
33 mi · 38 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit right
966 ft · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 87 East
41.2 mi · 47 min · US Highway 87 East
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Continue on West Fay
22.9 mi · 25 min · West Fay
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Esplanade Street
1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
70 m · 8 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left
39 m · 9 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 Cuero.
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.
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 Partly Sunny near Cuero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Cuero?
The road trip is about 472.7 miles (760.7 km) and usually takes 08h 23m 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?
Menard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236.5 miles from Lubbock and 236.2 miles from Cuero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 410.5 miles (660.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 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 $63.03 one way or $126.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Cuero.
Stop Ideas Near Menard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Menard City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menard.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Cuero. Straight-line distance: 410.5 mi (660.63 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 Cuero
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 8,225 |
| Coordinates | 29.0938700, -97.2891600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cuero (-97.28916, 29.09387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 761 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 53m |
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 | $63.03 | $126.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $70.92 | $141.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $76.58 | $153.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $66.60 | $133.21 |
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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