How far is Lubbock, TX from DeCordova, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to DeCordova, TX is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
295.52 mi
05h 30m
Flight
253.74 mi
408.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.74 mi
Kilometers
408.36 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.52 mi
Kilometers
475.59 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeCordova
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive DeCordova
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Lubbock
147.6 mi
02h 45m
To DeCordova
147.9 mi
02h 45m

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

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    142.5 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 4: Palo Pinto, Santo-Lipan

    701 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road

    1185 ft · 35 sec · I-20 Service Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South FM 4

    10 mi · 18 min · South FM 4

  16. 16

    Continue on Lipan Highway

    2729 ft · 55 sec · Lipan Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Lipan Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Lipan Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Lipan Highway

    17.5 mi · 31 min · Lipan Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Houston Street

    2244 ft · 52 sec · North Houston Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Pearl Street

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto East US Highway 377

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 377

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Acton School Road

    1 km · 2 min · Acton School Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cimmaron Trail

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cimmaron Trail

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairway Drive

    1433 ft · 43 sec · Fairway Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Country Club Drive

    39 m · 6 sec · Country Club Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
142 mi · 48%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 25%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 9%
Lipan Highway
18 mi · 6%
South FM 4
9.96 mi · 3%
Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

142 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
253.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
02h 45m from Lubbock
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeCordova.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.6 miles from Lubbock and 147.9 miles from DeCordova.

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

The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.41 one way or $78.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeCordova.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and DeCordova. Straight-line distance: 253.74 mi (408.36 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
DeCordova

#2 DeCordova

City in Hood County, Texas, United States

Population3,108
Coordinates32.4298600, -97.6950300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: DeCordova (-97.69503, 32.42986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.43 gal
39.47 L · about $39.41
Round trip
$78.83
20.86 gal · 78.94 L
Estimated CO2
92.7 kg one way
Round trip: 185.4 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.41 $78.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.35 $88.70
Premium $4.59 $47.88 $95.77
Diesel $3.99 $41.65 $83.29

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 DeCordova. The current time is 23:36:34.

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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.