How far is Lubbock, TX from Gilmer, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Gilmer, TX is about 471.1 miles (758.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 404.1 miles (650.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 15m 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 08h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Gilmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Gilmer.
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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
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
87.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona
1236 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 155 North
2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 155 North
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 155 North
6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Tyler Street
14.6 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street
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Turn right onto East Marshall Street
31 m · 2 sec · East Marshall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Marshall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Gilmer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 03h 05m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gilmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Gilmer?
The road trip is about 471.1 miles (758.2 km) and usually takes 08h 07m 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?
Ranger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.3 miles from Lubbock and 235.8 miles from Gilmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 404.1 miles (650.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 $62.81 one way or $125.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gilmer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Gilmer. Straight-line distance: 404.07 mi (650.29 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 Gilmer
City in Texas
| Population | 5,188 |
| Coordinates | 32.7287500, -94.9424400 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilmer (-94.94244, 32.72875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 758 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 52m |
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 | $62.81 | $125.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $70.67 | $141.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $76.30 | $152.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $66.36 | $132.73 |
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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