How far is Lubbock, TX from Liberty, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Liberty, TX is about 505.4 miles (813.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 430.7 miles (693.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 09m 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
505.34 mi
09h 04m
Flight
430.65 mi
693.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
430.65 mi
Kilometers
693.07 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
505.34 mi
Kilometers
813.26 km
Drive Time
09h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-18T22:04
Arrive Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:05 PM to 4:35 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
5:50 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
Gordon
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Lubbock
252.4 mi
04h 32m
To Liberty
252.9 mi
04h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NNE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona

    1236 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

    2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 155 North

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 155 North

    6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    14.9 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 155

    26.8 mi · 30 min · State Highway 155

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Liberty Road

    1710 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road 1617

    2.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 1617

  27. 27

    Continue on West Liberty Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · West Liberty Road

  28. 28

    Continue on County Road 1617

    1.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 1617

  29. 29

    Turn right

    77 m · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 36%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
124 mi · 25%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 15%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 5%
State Highway 155
26.8 mi · 5%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 4%
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
09h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.7 mi
430.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
04h 32m from Lubbock
Leave By
5:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 505.4 miles (813.3 km) and usually takes 09h 04m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 252.4 miles from Lubbock and 252.9 miles from Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 430.7 miles (693.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.7 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 $67.38 one way or $134.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gordon, 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 Gordon.

RAIL

Cleburne

95 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

100 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 430.65 mi (693.07 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
Liberty

#2 Liberty

City in Texas, United States, part of the Houston metro area

Population9,506
Coordinates32.8845800, -94.4482500
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Liberty (-94.44825, 32.88458)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 813 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.83 gal
67.5 L · about $67.38
Round trip
$134.76
35.66 gal · 135 L
Estimated CO2
158.5 kg one way
Round trip: 316.9 kg / 699 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $67.38 $134.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $75.81 $151.63
Premium $4.59 $81.86 $163.72
Diesel $3.99 $71.20 $142.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Liberty. The current time is 22:04:06.

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.