How far is Lubbock, TX from Homestead Meadows South, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Homestead Meadows South, TX is about 323.8 miles (521.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
323.77 mi
05h 57m
Flight
278.68 mi
448.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.68 mi
Kilometers
448.49 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.77 mi
Kilometers
521.05 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homestead Meadows South
Sat, May 30, 8:19 AM MDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sat, May 30, 3:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-30T03:22
Arrive Homestead Meadows South
Sat, May 30, 9:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kermit
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Lubbock
161.8 mi
02h 58m
To Homestead Meadows South
162 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Homestead Meadows South.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Homestead Meadows South.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 62 West, US 82 West

    1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    21.6 mi · 24 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Seagraves Road

    40.4 mi · 43 min · Seagraves Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A

  7. 7

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  17. 17

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Montana Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Desert Meadows Drive

    2576 ft · 1 min · Desert Meadows Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Marvin Lane

    958 ft · 29 sec · Marvin Lane

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Gwendolyn Drive

    671 ft · 30 sec · Gwendolyn Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gwendolyn Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Homestead Meadows South.

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 32%
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi · 15%
Seagraves Road
40.4 mi · 12%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 12%
Marsha Sharp Freeway
36.6 mi · 11%
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
278.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kermit
02h 58m from Lubbock
Leave By
5:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Clear near Homestead Meadows South.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Homestead Meadows South?

The road trip is about 323.8 miles (521.1 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Kermit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.8 miles from Lubbock and 162 miles from Homestead Meadows South.

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

The direct path is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 5:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.19 one way or $86.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lubbock and Homestead Meadows South, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Clear near Homestead Meadows South.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Homestead Meadows South. Straight-line distance: 278.68 mi (448.49 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
Homestead Meadows South

#2 Homestead Meadows South

Census designated place

Population7,247
Coordinates31.8109700, -106.1642700
Altitude1241
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Homestead Meadows South (-106.16427, 31.81097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.43 gal
43.25 L · about $43.19
Round trip
$86.39
22.86 gal · 86.5 L
Estimated CO2
101.6 kg one way
Round trip: 203.2 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.19 $86.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.60 $97.20
Premium $4.59 $52.48 $104.95
Diesel $3.99 $45.64 $91.28

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lubbock, TX and Homestead Meadows South, TX. The current time in Lubbock is 03:22:09, although it is 02:22:09 in Homestead Meadows South.

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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.