How far is Lubbock, TX from Meadows Place, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Meadows Place, TX is about 527.4 miles (848.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 457.6 miles (736.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 14m 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
527.35 mi
09h 37m
Flight
457.64 mi
736.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
457.64 mi
Kilometers
736.5 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
527.35 mi
Kilometers
848.69 km
Drive Time
09h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meadows Place
Thu, Apr 30, 9:01 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 30, 6:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-29T23:23
Arrive Meadows Place
Thu, Apr 30, 9:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:37 PM to 5:07 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
4:46 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
Goldthwaite
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
263.7 mi
04h 48m
To Meadows Place
263.6 mi
04h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
75°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Meadows Place.

  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

    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

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  24. 24

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  27. 27

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    2541 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  37. 37

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  38. 38

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    125.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Texas State Highway 71

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    10.6 mi · 13 min · West Grand Parkway South

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward West Airport Boulevard

    943 ft · 23 sec

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road

    1229 ft · 26 sec · West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto West Airport Boulevard

    7.7 mi · 15 min · West Airport Boulevard

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Amblewood Drive

    1344 ft · 1 min · Amblewood Drive

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Dorrance Lane

    7 m · 1 sec · Dorrance Lane

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dorrance Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texas State Highway 71
126 mi · 24%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 14%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 13%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 8%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 7%
183A Toll Road
29.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Texas State Highway 71

Continue on Texas State Highway 71

126 mi · 02h 12m

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
09h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.8 mi
457.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldthwaite
04h 48m from Lubbock
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Meadows Place.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Meadows Place?

The road trip is about 527.4 miles (848.7 km) and usually takes 09h 37m 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?

Goldthwaite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 263.7 miles from Lubbock and 263.6 miles from Meadows Place.

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

The direct path is about 457.6 miles (736.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 $70.33 one way or $140.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Meadows Place.

Stop Ideas Near Goldthwaite

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goldthwaite, 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 Goldthwaite.

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

84 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

88 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

111 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Meadows Place. Straight-line distance: 457.64 mi (736.5 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
Meadows Place

#2 Meadows Place

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Population4,813
Coordinates29.6513400, -95.5880000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Meadows Place (-95.588, 29.65134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 849 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.61 gal
70.44 L · about $70.33
Round trip
$140.65
37.22 gal · 140.88 L
Estimated CO2
165.4 kg one way
Round trip: 330.8 kg / 729 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.33 $140.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $79.13 $158.26
Premium $4.59 $85.44 $170.88
Diesel $3.99 $74.31 $148.62

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Meadows Place. The current time is 23:23:56.

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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.