How far is Lubbock, TX from Falfurrias, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Falfurrias, TX is about 547 miles (880.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 491.3 miles (790.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 19m 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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Road
546.99 mi
09h 39m
Flight
491.27 mi
790.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
491.27 mi
Kilometers
790.63 km
Flight Time
00h 59m

Driving Distance

Road route
546.99 mi
Kilometers
880.29 km
Drive Time
09h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falfurrias
Fri, Apr 17, 8:33 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Fri, Apr 17, 6:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-16T22:53
Arrive Falfurrias
Fri, Apr 17, 8:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:40 PM to 5:10 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
4:40 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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Lubbock
273.9 mi
04h 49m
To Falfurrias
273.1 mi
04h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street

  32. 32

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  35. 35

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  37. 37

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street

  40. 40

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 285: Falfurrias

    623 ft · 15 sec

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    2367 ft · 49 sec · North US Highway 281

  44. 44

    Turn right onto East Rice Street

    962 ft · 20 sec · East Rice Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto North Saint Mary's Street

    28 m · 2 sec · North Saint Mary's Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Saint Mary's Street

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 20%
South Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 14%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 14%
Lucian Adams Freeway
66.8 mi · 12%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 8%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 5%
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
09h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
491.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
04h 49m from Lubbock
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Falfurrias.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 547 miles (880.3 km) and usually takes 09h 39m 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?

Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 273.9 miles from Lubbock and 273.1 miles from Falfurrias.

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

The direct path is about 491.3 miles (790.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 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 $72.93 one way or $145.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Falfurrias.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Falfurrias. Straight-line distance: 491.27 mi (790.63 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
Falfurrias

#2 Falfurrias

City in Texas, United States

Population4,717
Coordinates27.2269900, -98.1441700
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Falfurrias (-98.14417, 27.22699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 880 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.3 gal
73.06 L · about $72.93
Round trip
$145.87
38.6 gal · 146.12 L
Estimated CO2
171.5 kg one way
Round trip: 343 kg / 756 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $72.93 $145.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $82.06 $164.13
Premium $4.59 $88.61 $177.21
Diesel $3.99 $77.06 $154.13

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Falfurrias. The current time is 22:53:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.