How far is Lubbock, TX from Hamilton, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Hamilton, TX is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Hamilton.
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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
102.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 6: Eastland, Gorman, De Leon
1333 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 20
139 m · 17 sec · Interstate 20
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on North Highway 6
35.4 mi · 53 min · North Highway 6
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Continue on West Blackjack Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Blackjack Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
15.7 mi · 20 min · Liberty Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West FM 219
5.6 mi · 10 min · West FM 219
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Turn right onto North US Highway 281
10.8 mi · 11 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Rice Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Rice Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
17 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Hamilton.
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
102 mi · 01h 42m
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 Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 146.1 miles from Lubbock and 146.2 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.96 one way or $77.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Hamilton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 252.74 mi (406.75 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 Hamilton
City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,025 |
| Coordinates | 31.7037700, -98.1239200 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton (-98.12392, 31.70377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $38.96 | $77.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.84 | $87.68 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.33 | $94.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.17 | $82.34 |
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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