How far is Lubbock, TX from Henderson, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Henderson, TX is about 482.6 miles (776.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 421 miles (677.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
482.61 mi
08h 22m
Flight
421.05 mi
677.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
421.05 mi
Kilometers
677.61 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
482.61 mi
Kilometers
776.69 km
Drive Time
08h 22m

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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 08h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Fri, Apr 17, 7:46 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-17T11:24
Arrive Henderson
Fri, Apr 17, 7:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:22 PM to 3:52 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
7:16 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
Strawn
TX

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
241.1 mi
04h 11m
To Henderson
241.5 mi
04h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    103.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater

    888 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 20 Frontage Road

    1715 ft · 51 sec · I 20 Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 135 North

    4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    15 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Houston Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard

    12 mi · 14 min · South Henderson Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Depot Street

    128 m · 10 sec · West Depot Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1056 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    22 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    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 Henderson.

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 38%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
140 mi · 29%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 15%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 6%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 5%
South Henderson Boulevard
12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
08h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
421 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strawn
04h 11m from Lubbock
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 482.6 miles (776.7 km) and usually takes 08h 22m 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?

Strawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.1 miles from Lubbock and 241.5 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 421 miles (677.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 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 $64.36 one way or $128.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Strawn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Strawn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Strawn.

RAIL

Cleburne

107 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

112 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 421.05 mi (677.61 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
Henderson

#2 Henderson

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Population13,049
Coordinates32.1532200, -94.7993800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Henderson (-94.79938, 32.15322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 777 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.03 gal
64.47 L · about $64.36
Round trip
$128.71
34.06 gal · 128.94 L
Estimated CO2
151.3 kg one way
Round trip: 302.7 kg / 667 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $64.36 $128.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $72.41 $144.82
Premium $4.59 $78.18 $156.37
Diesel $3.99 $68.00 $136.00

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Henderson. The current time is 11:24:21.

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.