How far is Lubbock, TX from Mineola, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Mineola, TX is about 426 miles (685.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 373.8 miles (601.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 56m 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
426.03 mi
07h 28m
Flight
373.75 mi
601.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
373.75 mi
Kilometers
601.49 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
426.03 mi
Kilometers
685.63 km
Drive Time
07h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineola
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Mineola
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:28 PM to 2:58 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
9:04 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
212.8 mi
03h 44m
To Mineola
213.3 mi
03h 44m

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
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 148

    1529 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto FM 148

    2.2 mi · 3 min · FM 148

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Moore Avenue

    17.7 mi · 21 min · West Moore Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Houston Street

    2624 ft · 34 sec · Houston Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Goodnight Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Goodnight Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on West Pine Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · West Pine Street

  23. 23

    Continue on United States Highway 80

    9 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 80

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West Garland Street

    12.1 mi · 14 min · West Garland Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Pacific Street

    18 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pacific Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 43%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 17%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 13%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 6%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 5%
West Moore Avenue
17.7 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 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
373.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cisco
03h 44m from Lubbock
Leave By
9:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 426 miles (685.6 km) and usually takes 07h 28m 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 212.8 miles from Lubbock and 213.3 miles from Mineola.

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

The direct path is about 373.8 miles (601.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 $56.80 one way or $113.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Mineola. Straight-line distance: 373.75 mi (601.49 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
Mineola

#2 Mineola

City in Wood County, Texas

Population4,951
Coordinates32.6631900, -95.4882900
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Mineola (-95.48829, 32.66319)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 686 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.03 gal
56.91 L · about $56.80
Round trip
$113.60
30.06 gal · 113.82 L
Estimated CO2
133.6 kg one way
Round trip: 267.1 kg / 589 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $56.80 $113.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.91 $127.82
Premium $4.59 $69.00 $138.01
Diesel $3.99 $60.01 $120.03

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 Mineola. The current time is 21:25:04.

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.