How far is Lubbock, TX from Hillsboro, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Hillsboro, TX is about 363.9 miles (585.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295 miles (474.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
363.94 mi
06h 17m
Flight
294.98 mi
474.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.98 mi
Kilometers
474.73 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.94 mi
Kilometers
585.7 km
Drive Time
06h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Thu, May 21, 2:27 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, May 21, 8:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-20T20:09
Arrive Hillsboro
Thu, May 21, 2:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 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
12:18 PM to 1:48 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
11:24 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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
181.9 mi
03h 08m
To Hillsboro
182.1 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2891 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    44.2 mi · 47 min · South Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 North, Spur 579: Hillsboro

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 77 North

    84 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Highway 77 North

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 77 North

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Waco Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 50%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 20%
South Freeway
44.2 mi · 12%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.7 mi · 4%
Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 1%
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
06h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
295 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
03h 08m from Lubbock
Leave By
11:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lubbock and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 363.9 miles (585.7 km) and usually takes 06h 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.9 miles from Lubbock and 182.1 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 295 miles (474.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 $48.52 one way or $97.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lubbock and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 294.98 mi (474.73 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
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

City in the U.

Population8,516
Coordinates32.0109900, -97.1300100
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Hillsboro (-97.13001, 32.01099)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 586 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.84 gal
48.61 L · about $48.52
Round trip
$97.04
25.68 gal · 97.22 L
Estimated CO2
114.1 kg one way
Round trip: 228.2 kg / 503 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.52 $97.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.60 $109.19
Premium $4.59 $58.95 $117.90
Diesel $3.99 $51.27 $102.54

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Hillsboro. The current time is 20:09:52.

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.