How far is Lubbock, TX from McLendon-Chisholm, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to McLendon-Chisholm, TX is about 374.4 miles (602.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m 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
374.46 mi
06h 38m
Flight
320.49 mi
515.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.49 mi
Kilometers
515.78 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.46 mi
Kilometers
602.64 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McLendon-Chisholm
Wed, May 13, 4:55 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Wed, May 13, 11:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-12T22:17
Arrive McLendon-Chisholm
Wed, May 13, 4:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 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
10:44 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
Baird
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
187 mi
03h 19m
To McLendon-Chisholm
187.4 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and McLendon-Chisholm.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and McLendon-Chisholm.

  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 left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 205: Rockwall, Terrell

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    931 ft · 19 sec · East Interstate 30

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    95 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Goliad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Goliad Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South State Highway 205

    4.3 mi · 6 min · South State Highway 205

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West FM 550

    733 ft · 20 sec · West FM 550

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cattle Barron Drive

    2721 ft · 2 min · Cattle Barron Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left

    41 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and McLendon-Chisholm.

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 49%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 20%
Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 8%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
East R L Thornton Freeway
22.8 mi · 6%
West Freeway
15.2 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
06h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
320.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baird
03h 19m from Lubbock
Leave By
10:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lubbock and Sunny near McLendon-Chisholm.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to McLendon-Chisholm?

The road trip is about 374.4 miles (602.6 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?

Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187 miles from Lubbock and 187.4 miles from McLendon-Chisholm.

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

The direct path is about 320.5 miles (515.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 $49.92 one way or $99.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Sunny near McLendon-Chisholm.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and McLendon-Chisholm. Straight-line distance: 320.49 mi (515.78 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
McLendon-Chisholm

#2 McLendon-Chisholm

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

Population3,815
Coordinates32.8423500, -96.3805400
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: McLendon-Chisholm (-96.38054, 32.84235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.21 gal
50.02 L · about $49.92
Round trip
$99.84
26.42 gal · 100.04 L
Estimated CO2
117.4 kg one way
Round trip: 234.8 kg / 518 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.92 $99.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.17 $112.34
Premium $4.59 $60.65 $121.29
Diesel $3.99 $52.75 $105.50

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and McLendon-Chisholm. The current time is 22:17:10.

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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.