How far is Lubbock, TX from Mexia, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Mexia, TX is about 407.7 miles (656.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 339 miles (545.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 43m 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
407.68 mi
07h 21m
Flight
338.98 mi
545.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
338.98 mi
Kilometers
545.53 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
407.68 mi
Kilometers
656.1 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mexia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-22T19:01
Arrive Mexia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:22 PM to 2:52 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
9:16 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
Cisco
TX

City in Eastland County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
203.7 mi
03h 40m
To Mexia
203.9 mi
03h 40m

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
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2891 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    47.1 mi · 50 min · South Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 22, TX 171: Whitney, Corsicana

    2048 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Northwest I-35 Frontage Road

    1929 ft · 46 sec · Northwest I-35 Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Corsicana Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corsicana Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    42.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Echols Street

    42 m · 11 sec · North Echols Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Milam Street

    2332 ft · 44 sec · West Milam Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North McKinney Street

    1475 ft · 29 sec · North McKinney Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South McKinney Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 45%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 18%
South Freeway
47.1 mi · 12%
Corsicana Highway
43.7 mi · 11%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.7 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
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.7 mi
339 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cisco
03h 40m from Lubbock
Leave By
9:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 407.7 miles (656.1 km) and usually takes 07h 21m 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?

Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.7 miles from Lubbock and 203.9 miles from Mexia.

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

The direct path is about 339 miles (545.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 $54.38 one way or $108.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Mexia. Straight-line distance: 338.98 mi (545.53 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
Mexia

#2 Mexia

City in Limestone County, Texas, United States

Population7,287
Coordinates31.6798900, -96.4822000
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Mexia (-96.4822, 31.67989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 656 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.39 gal
54.46 L · about $54.38
Round trip
$108.76
28.78 gal · 108.92 L
Estimated CO2
127.9 kg one way
Round trip: 255.8 kg / 564 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $54.38 $108.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.19 $122.37
Premium $4.59 $66.06 $132.13
Diesel $3.99 $57.46 $114.92

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 Mexia. The current time is 19:01:22.

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.