How far is Lubbock, TX from Dripping Springs, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Dripping Springs, TX is about 372.8 miles (599.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321.9 miles (518.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Dripping Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Dripping Springs.
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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
20.4 mi · 21 min · Grassmeyer Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
32 mi · 37 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on Commerce Street
1347 ft · 23 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 71
47.2 mi · 51 min · State Highway 71
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue
1878 ft · 32 sec · Bessemer Avenue
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Continue on Ford Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ford Street
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Turn left
21.2 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 962
10.5 mi · 14 min · Ranch Road 962
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 281
17 mi · 19 min · North US Highway 281
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Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290
18.7 mi · 21 min · East US Highway 290
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 12
850 ft · 19 sec · Ranch Road 12
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Turn left
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Dripping Springs.
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 Mostly Sunny near Dripping Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Dripping Springs?
The road trip is about 372.8 miles (599.9 km) and usually takes 06h 56m 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?
Ballinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.5 miles from Lubbock and 186.3 miles from Dripping Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 321.9 miles (518.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 $49.69 one way or $99.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Dripping Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Ballinger
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Ballinger City Park
Ballinger City Administrator
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballinger.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Dripping Springs. Straight-line distance: 321.92 mi (518.08 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 Dripping Springs
City in Texas
| Population | 6,587 |
| Coordinates | 30.1902100, -98.0866800 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dripping Springs (-98.08668, 30.19021)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 600 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $49.69 | $99.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.91 | $111.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $60.37 | $120.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.51 | $105.02 |
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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