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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.
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.
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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.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue Q
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
15.3 mi · 18 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 205: Rockwall, Terrell
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
931 ft · 19 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn slight right
95 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto South Goliad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Goliad Street
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Continue on South State Highway 205
4.3 mi · 6 min · South State Highway 205
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Turn right onto West FM 550
733 ft · 20 sec · West FM 550
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Turn left onto Cattle Barron Drive
2721 ft · 2 min · Cattle Barron Drive
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Turn left
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and McLendon-Chisholm.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#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 McLendon-Chisholm
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,815 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423500, -96.3805400 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: McLendon-Chisholm (-96.38054, 32.84235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 603 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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