How far is Lubbock, TX from Kerrville, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Kerrville, TX is about 322.7 miles (519.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.4 miles (468.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
322.74 mi
05h 41m
Flight
291.36 mi
468.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.36 mi
Kilometers
468.9 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.74 mi
Kilometers
519.4 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kerrville
Sun, May 31, 11:45 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sun, May 31, 5:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-31T06:04
Arrive Kerrville
Sun, May 31, 11:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
161.6 mi
02h 50m
To Kerrville
161.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 783: Kerrville, Harper

    1653 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Harper Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harper Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Holdsworth Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holdsworth Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Sidney Baker Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sidney Baker Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 23%
I 10 East
49.2 mi · 15%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 13%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 9%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 9%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

73.9 mi · 01h 14m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
291.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
02h 50m from Lubbock
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Kerrville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 322.7 miles (519.4 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Lubbock and 161.2 miles from Kerrville.

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

The direct path is about 291.4 miles (468.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.04 one way or $86.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Kerrville. Straight-line distance: 291.36 mi (468.9 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
Kerrville

#2 Kerrville

City in Texas, United States

Population23,831
Coordinates30.0474300, -99.1403200
Altitude499
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Kerrville (-99.14032, 30.04743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.39 gal
43.11 L · about $43.04
Round trip
$86.09
22.78 gal · 86.22 L
Estimated CO2
101.2 kg one way
Round trip: 202.4 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.04 $86.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.43 $96.86
Premium $4.59 $52.29 $104.58
Diesel $3.99 $45.48 $90.96

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Kerrville. The current time is 06:04:02.

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.