How far is Lubbock, TX from Lago Vista, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Lago Vista, TX is about 362.9 miles (584 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 312.5 miles (503 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
362.87 mi
06h 44m
Flight
312.54 mi
502.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.54 mi
Kilometers
502.99 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.87 mi
Kilometers
583.99 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lago Vista
Wed, Jun 10, 10:58 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Jun 11, 5:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-06-10T16:14
Arrive Lago Vista
Wed, Jun 10, 10:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:44 PM to 2:14 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
10:32 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
Novice
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
181.5 mi
03h 22m
To Lago Vista
181.4 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
99°F
Today

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
95°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Lago Vista.

  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 · 15 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

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  24. 24

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  27. 27

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    3.3 mi · 3 min · 183A Toll Road

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 183

    1280 ft · 23 sec · North US Highway 183

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North US Highway 183

    4.5 mi · 6 min · North US Highway 183

  34. 34

    Continue on North Bell Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Bell Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West New Hope Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West New Hope Drive

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Whitestone Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Whitestone Boulevard

  37. 37

    Continue on RM 1431

    7.4 mi · 11 min · RM 1431

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Lohman Ford Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lohman Ford Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Park Drive

    21 m · 4 sec · Park Drive

  40. 40

    Continue on Park Drive

    667 ft · 30 sec · Park Drive

  41. 41

    Continue on Park Drive

    1976 ft · 1 min · Park Drive

  42. 42

    Continue on Park Drive

    129 m · 19 sec · Park Drive

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 20%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 19%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 12%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 10%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
East Walnut Street
22.4 mi · 6%
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

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 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
312.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novice
03h 22m from Lubbock
Leave By
10:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Lago Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Lago Vista?

The road trip is about 362.9 miles (584 km) and usually takes 06h 44m 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?

Novice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.5 miles from Lubbock and 181.4 miles from Lago Vista.

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

The direct path is about 312.5 miles (503 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 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 $48.37 one way or $96.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Lago Vista.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Lago Vista. Straight-line distance: 312.54 mi (502.99 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
Lago Vista

#2 Lago Vista

City in Travis County, Texas, United States

Population7,943
Coordinates30.4602000, -97.9883500
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Lago Vista (-97.98835, 30.4602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 584 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.8 gal
48.47 L · about $48.37
Round trip
$96.74
25.6 gal · 96.94 L
Estimated CO2
113.8 kg one way
Round trip: 227.5 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.37 $96.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.43 $108.85
Premium $4.59 $58.76 $117.53
Diesel $3.99 $51.11 $102.22

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Lago Vista. The current time is 16:14:33.

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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.