How far is Lubbock, TX from Granbury, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Granbury, TX is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248 miles (399.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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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 05h 16m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Granbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Granbury.
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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
142.5 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 4: Palo Pinto, Santo-Lipan
701 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road
1185 ft · 35 sec · I-20 Service Road
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Turn right onto South FM 4
10 mi · 18 min · South FM 4
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Continue on Lipan Highway
2729 ft · 55 sec · Lipan Highway
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Continue on West Lipan Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Lipan Drive
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Continue on Lipan Highway
17.5 mi · 31 min · Lipan Highway
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Turn right onto North Houston Street
2244 ft · 49 sec · North Houston Street
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Turn right onto West Pearl Street
2043 ft · 1 min · West Pearl Street
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Turn left onto South Morgan Street
26 m · 2 sec · South Morgan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Morgan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Granbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
142 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Granbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Granbury?
The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Lubbock and 144.4 miles from Granbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248 miles (399.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.47 one way or $76.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Granbury.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Granbury. Straight-line distance: 248.01 mi (399.14 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 Granbury
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 11,101 |
| Coordinates | 32.4420800, -97.7942000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granbury (-97.7942, 32.44208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.47 | $76.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.29 | $86.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.74 | $93.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
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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