How far is Lubbock, TX from Melissa, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Melissa, TX is about 351.1 miles (565.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 305.2 miles (491.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Melissa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Melissa.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue Q
1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q
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Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
112 m · 7 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 82 East
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Continue on Parkway Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Parkway Drive
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Continue on Idalou Road
24.7 mi · 26 min · Idalou Road
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Continue on 4th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on 5th Street
93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street
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Continue on West California Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West California Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82
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Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
48.1 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway
1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
14.4 mi · 15 min · Central East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
96.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75: Denison, Dallas
760 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 82
1059 ft · 21 sec · East Highway 82
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Turn slight right
56 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
2097 ft · 42 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left
837 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
8.7 mi · 9 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Continue on North Collins Freeway
10.1 mi · 10 min · North Collins Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Melissa Road
1946 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Expressway
901 ft · 27 sec · Central Expressway
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Turn left onto Melissa Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Melissa Road
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Turn left onto McKinney Street
676 ft · 14 sec · McKinney Street
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Turn right onto West Cooper Street
114 m · 17 sec · West Cooper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cooper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Melissa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 82 East
Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
96.3 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Melissa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Melissa?
The road trip is about 351.1 miles (565.1 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.4 miles from Lubbock and 175.8 miles from Melissa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 305.2 miles (491.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 $46.82 one way or $93.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Melissa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Melissa. Straight-line distance: 305.22 mi (491.21 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 Melissa
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,793 |
| Coordinates | 33.2859500, -96.5727700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melissa (-96.57277, 33.28595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $46.82 | $93.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.68 | $105.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $56.88 | $113.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $49.47 | $98.95 |
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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