How far is Lubbock, TX from Fairview, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Fairview, TX is about 348 miles (560 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
347.99 mi
06h 23m
Flight
302.78 mi
487.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.78 mi
Kilometers
487.27 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.99 mi
Kilometers
560.03 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 Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 11:27 PM CST
Return by in Lubbock
Sat, Nov 7, 5:51 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-11-06T17:04
Arrive Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 11:27 PM CST
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:14 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
8:00 PM CST
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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
173.7 mi
03h 11m
To Fairview
174.2 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    112 m · 7 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 82 East

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Parkway Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Parkway Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Idalou Road

    24.7 mi · 26 min · Idalou Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82

  12. 12

    Continue on 5th Street

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West California Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

    48.1 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    764 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

  24. 24

    Continue on West University Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    753 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1171: Main Street

    711 ft · 18 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1290 ft · 20 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  33. 33

    Continue on North Stemmons Freeway

    1333 ft · 23 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East State Highway 121

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 121

  36. 36

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway

    17.3 mi · 19 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto TX 5 South: Allen

    150 m · 18 sec

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto South McDonald Street

    2665 ft · 50 sec · South McDonald Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South McDonald Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street
93.5 mi · 27%
Central East Freeway
72 mi · 21%
US 82 East
49.3 mi · 14%
US Highway 82
33.2 mi · 10%
Idalou Road
24.7 mi · 7%
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

5th Street

Continue on 5th Street

93.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
302.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
03h 11m from Lubbock
Leave By
11:14 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Partly Cloudy near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 348 miles (560 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.7 miles from Lubbock and 174.2 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 CST. 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 $43.97 one way or $87.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Partly Cloudy near Fairview.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 302.78 mi (487.27 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
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#2 Fairview

Fairview is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.1579000, -96.6316600
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Fairview (-96.63166, 33.1579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.28 gal
46.48 L · about $43.97
Round trip
$87.95
24.56 gal · 92.96 L
Estimated CO2
109.1 kg one way
Round trip: 218.3 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $43.97 $87.95
Mid-grade $4.09 $50.27 $100.55
Premium $4.47 $54.92 $109.83
Diesel $5.68 $69.77 $139.55

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Fairview. The current time is 17:04:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.