How far is Lubbock, TX from Marlin, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Marlin, TX is about 372.1 miles (598.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 328.8 miles (529.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 53m 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
372.1 mi
06h 56m
Flight
328.85 mi
529.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
328.85 mi
Kilometers
529.24 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.1 mi
Kilometers
598.84 km
Drive Time
06h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marlin
Thu, May 21, 2:28 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, May 21, 9:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-20T19:32
Arrive Marlin
Thu, May 21, 2:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:57 PM to 2:27 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
10:06 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
186 mi
03h 28m
To Marlin
186.2 mi
03h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · US Highway 84 East

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1829

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1829

  25. 25

    Turn left

    39 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 107

    17 mi · 22 min · Farm-to-Market Road 107

  27. 27

    Continue on 8th Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 8th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 107

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Farm-to-Market Road 107

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto County Road 493

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 493

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Highway 7

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 7

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Live Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84 East
87.5 mi · 24%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 20%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 19%
Farm-to-Market Road 107
31.6 mi · 8%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
East Walnut Street
22.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84 East

Continue on US Highway 84 East

87.5 mi · 01h 36m

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 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
328.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novice
03h 28m from Lubbock
Leave By
10:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 372.1 miles (598.8 km) and usually takes 06h 56m 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 186 miles from Lubbock and 186.2 miles from Marlin.

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

The direct path is about 328.8 miles (529.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 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 $49.62 one way or $99.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marlin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Marlin. Straight-line distance: 328.85 mi (529.24 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
Marlin

#2 Marlin

City in Texas, USA

Population5,551
Coordinates31.3062900, -96.8980400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Marlin (-96.89804, 31.30629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 599 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.13 gal
49.7 L · about $49.62
Round trip
$99.24
26.26 gal · 99.4 L
Estimated CO2
116.7 kg one way
Round trip: 233.4 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.62 $99.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.83 $111.66
Premium $4.59 $60.28 $120.56
Diesel $3.99 $52.43 $104.86

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Marlin. The current time is 19:32:08.

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.