How far is Lubbock, TX from Madisonville, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Madisonville, TX is about 479.9 miles (772.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 391.8 miles (630.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 32m 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
479.95 mi
08h 16m
Flight
391.76 mi
630.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
391.76 mi
Kilometers
630.48 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
479.95 mi
Kilometers
772.4 km
Drive Time
08h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madisonville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 16, 11:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive Madisonville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:16 PM to 3:46 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
7:28 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
Strawn
TX

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
239.9 mi
04h 08m
To Madisonville
240 mi
04h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett

    1033 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Interstate 45 North

    146 m · 18 sec · Interstate 45 North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 38%
I 45 South
106 mi · 22%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 15%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 11%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 5%
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
08h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.1 mi
391.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strawn
04h 08m from Lubbock
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Madisonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 479.9 miles (772.4 km) and usually takes 08h 16m 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?

Strawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 239.9 miles from Lubbock and 240 miles from Madisonville.

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

The direct path is about 391.8 miles (630.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.1 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 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 $64.02 one way or $128.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Madisonville.

Stop Ideas Near Strawn

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

107 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

112 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 391.76 mi (630.48 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
Madisonville

#2 Madisonville

City in Texas, USA

Population4,782
Coordinates30.9499100, -95.9116200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Madisonville (-95.91162, 30.94991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 772 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.94 gal
64.11 L · about $64.02
Round trip
$128.03
33.88 gal · 128.22 L
Estimated CO2
150.5 kg one way
Round trip: 301.1 kg / 664 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $64.02 $128.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $72.03 $144.06
Premium $4.59 $77.77 $155.54
Diesel $3.99 $67.64 $135.28

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Madisonville. The current time is 18:52:26.

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.