How far is Lubbock, TX from Marshall, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Marshall, TX is about 496.4 miles (798.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 439.3 miles (707 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 04m 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
496.44 mi
08h 32m
Flight
439.32 mi
707.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
439.32 mi
Kilometers
707.01 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
496.44 mi
Kilometers
798.94 km
Drive Time
08h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:32 PM to 4:02 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
6:56 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
247.9 mi
04h 16m
To Marshall
248.5 mi
04h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    130.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3251

    1388 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto FM 968 West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · FM 968 West

  20. 20

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Wellington Street

    1360 ft · 44 sec · North Wellington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Houston Street

    84 m · 6 sec · West Houston Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Houston Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 37%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
167 mi · 34%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 15%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 5%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 4%
Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 1%
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 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
439.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
04h 16m from Lubbock
Leave By
6:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 496.4 miles (798.9 km) and usually takes 08h 32m 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 247.9 miles from Lubbock and 248.5 miles from Marshall.

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

The direct path is about 439.3 miles (707 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 $66.21 one way or $132.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshall.

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 Marshall. Straight-line distance: 439.32 mi (707.01 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
Marshall

#2 Marshall

City in Harrison County, Texas, USA

Population22,523
Coordinates32.5448700, -94.3674200
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Marshall (-94.36742, 32.54487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 799 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.52 gal
66.31 L · about $66.21
Round trip
$132.42
35.04 gal · 132.62 L
Estimated CO2
155.7 kg one way
Round trip: 311.4 kg / 687 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $66.21 $132.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $74.50 $148.99
Premium $4.59 $80.43 $160.87
Diesel $3.99 $69.96 $139.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Marshall. The current time is 22:35:53.

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.