How far is Lubbock, TX from Fair Oaks Ranch, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Fair Oaks Ranch, TX is about 363.3 miles (584.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 325.2 miles (523.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
363.29 mi
06h 23m
Flight
325.19 mi
523.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
325.19 mi
Kilometers
523.35 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.29 mi
Kilometers
584.66 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Oaks Ranch
Wed, May 13, 3:13 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Wed, May 13, 9:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-12T20:49
Arrive Fair Oaks Ranch
Wed, May 13, 3:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 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
11:12 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
Ballinger
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
181.8 mi
03h 11m
To Fair Oaks Ranch
181.5 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Fair Oaks Ranch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Fair Oaks Ranch.

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    49.6 mi · 50 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Fair Oaks Drive, Tarpon Drive

    1528 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 10 West

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Fair Oaks Parkway

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Fair Oaks Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Hansel Drive

    543 ft · 27 sec · Hansel Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Battle Intense

    2923 ft · 2 min · Battle Intense

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Cibolo Valley

    146 m · 21 sec · Cibolo Valley

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cibolo Valley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Fair Oaks Ranch.

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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
89.6 mi · 25%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 20%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 12%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 8%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 8%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
325.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballinger
03h 11m from Lubbock
Leave By
11:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Fair Oaks Ranch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Fair Oaks Ranch?

The road trip is about 363.3 miles (584.7 km) and usually takes 06h 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?

Ballinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.8 miles from Lubbock and 181.5 miles from Fair Oaks Ranch.

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

The direct path is about 325.2 miles (523.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 $48.45 one way or $96.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Fair Oaks Ranch.

Stop Ideas Near Ballinger

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ballinger and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 0.7 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Ballinger City Administrator
Meeting point 0.1 mi away

Ballinger City Administrator

Ballinger , TX
700 Railroad Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballinger.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Fair Oaks Ranch. Straight-line distance: 325.19 mi (523.35 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
Fair Oaks Ranch

#2 Fair Oaks Ranch

City in the U.

Population10,345
Coordinates29.7457800, -98.6433600
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Fair Oaks Ranch (-98.64336, 29.74578)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 585 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.82 gal
48.53 L · about $48.45
Round trip
$96.89
25.64 gal · 97.06 L
Estimated CO2
113.9 kg one way
Round trip: 227.9 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.45 $96.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.51 $109.02
Premium $4.59 $58.86 $117.71
Diesel $3.99 $51.19 $102.38

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Fair Oaks Ranch. The current time is 20:49:38.

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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.