How far is Lubbock, TX from Groesbeck, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Groesbeck, TX is about 391.8 miles (630.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 340.8 miles (548.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
391.83 mi
07h 17m
Flight
340.78 mi
548.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
340.78 mi
Kilometers
548.44 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
391.83 mi
Kilometers
630.59 km
Drive Time
07h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groesbeck
Sun, Apr 12, 9:58 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Mon, Apr 13, 5:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-12T14:40
Arrive Groesbeck
Sun, Apr 12, 9:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:18 PM to 2:48 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
9:24 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
Coleman
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
195.8 mi
03h 38m
To Groesbeck
196 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    98.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · US Highway 84 East

  24. 24

    Continue on West McGregor Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West McGregor Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on West US Highway 84

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84

  26. 26

    Continue on George W Bush Parkway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian

    767 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Woodway Drive

    796 ft · 20 sec · Woodway Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Loop 340

    151 m · 11 sec · West Loop 340

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340

    1303 ft · 28 sec · West Loop 340

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight left

    934 ft · 23 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    1317 ft · 34 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    6.7 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6

  35. 35

    Turn slight left

    25.7 mi · 38 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Ellis Street

    1342 ft · 27 sec · South Ellis Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West Trinity Street

    29 m · 4 sec · West Trinity Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Trinity Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84 East
98.3 mi · 25%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 19%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 18%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
East Walnut Street
22.4 mi · 6%
State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84 East

Continue on US Highway 84 East

98.3 mi · 01h 49m

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
07h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
340.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
03h 38m from Lubbock
Leave By
9:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groesbeck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 391.8 miles (630.6 km) and usually takes 07h 17m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.8 miles from Lubbock and 196 miles from Groesbeck.

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

The direct path is about 340.8 miles (548.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 $52.26 one way or $104.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groesbeck.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Groesbeck. Straight-line distance: 340.78 mi (548.44 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
Groesbeck

#2 Groesbeck

City in Texas, United States

Population4,173
Coordinates31.5243400, -96.5338700
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Groesbeck (-96.53387, 31.52434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 631 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.83 gal
52.34 L · about $52.26
Round trip
$104.53
27.66 gal · 104.68 L
Estimated CO2
122.9 kg one way
Round trip: 245.8 kg / 542 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.26 $104.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.81 $117.61
Premium $4.59 $63.49 $126.99
Diesel $3.99 $55.22 $110.45

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Groesbeck. The current time is 14:40:56.

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.