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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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
Start on 19th Street
10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street
-
2
Turn left onto Avenue Q
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q
-
3
Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
-
4
Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
-
5
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
-
6
Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
-
7
Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
-
8
Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 15 sec · East 15th Street
-
9
Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
-
10
Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
-
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6.5 mi · 7 min
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
737 ft · 18 sec
-
14
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
-
15
Turn right onto Lamar Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
-
16
Continue on State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
-
17
Turn left onto State Highway 153
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
-
18
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street
-
19
Continue on East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
-
20
At the end of the road, turn left
9.4 mi · 11 min
-
21
Continue straight
21.5 mi · 25 min
-
22
Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
-
23
Continue on US Highway 84 East
87.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · US Highway 84 East
-
24
Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1829
2.3 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1829
-
25
Turn left
39 m · 11 sec
-
26
Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 107
17 mi · 22 min · Farm-to-Market Road 107
-
27
Continue on 8th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · 8th Street
-
28
Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 107
3.2 mi · 6 min · Farm-to-Market Road 107
-
29
Continue straight
11.3 mi · 15 min
-
30
Turn left onto County Road 493
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 493
-
31
Turn left onto State Highway 7
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 7
-
32
At the end of the road, turn left
4.8 mi · 7 min
-
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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marlin
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 5,551 |
| Coordinates | 31.3062900, -96.8980400 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marlin (-96.89804, 31.30629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 599 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.