How far is Lubbock, TX from Fredericksburg, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Fredericksburg, TX is about 321.5 miles (517.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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
321.48 mi
05h 50m
Flight
287.5 mi
462.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.5 mi
Kilometers
462.68 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.48 mi
Kilometers
517.37 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredericksburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive Fredericksburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 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
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
160.9 mi
02h 55m
To Fredericksburg
160.6 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.4 mi · 21 min · Grassmeyer Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    32 mi · 37 min · East Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1347 ft · 23 sec · Commerce Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Bridge Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  27. 27

    Continue on Fort McKavitt Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Fort McKavitt Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto San Antonio Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Antonio Street

  30. 30

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    39.7 mi · 44 min · South US Highway 87

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Adams Street

    29 m · 3 sec · North Adams Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Adams Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 23%
South US Highway 87
39.7 mi · 12%
East Broadway Street
32 mi · 10%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 9%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
Grassmeyer Street
20.4 mi · 6%
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

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
287.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
02h 55m from Lubbock
Leave By
5:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 321.5 miles (517.4 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.9 miles from Lubbock and 160.6 miles from Fredericksburg.

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

The direct path is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 5:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.85 one way or $85.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 287.5 mi (462.68 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
Fredericksburg

#2 Fredericksburg

City in Texas, United States

Population11,519
Coordinates30.2752000, -98.8719800
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Fredericksburg (-98.87198, 30.2752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.34 gal
42.94 L · about $42.85
Round trip
$85.71
22.68 gal · 85.88 L
Estimated CO2
100.8 kg one way
Round trip: 201.6 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.85 $85.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.22 $96.44
Premium $4.59 $52.06 $104.12
Diesel $3.99 $45.28 $90.56

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 Fredericksburg. The current time is 03:12:05.

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.