How far is Lubbock, TX from New Braunfels, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to New Braunfels, TX is about 404 miles (650.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 346.1 miles (557 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 15m 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 07h 07m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and New Braunfels.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and New Braunfels.
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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
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Lamar Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street
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Continue on Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
54.3 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
16.7 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: San Antonio, Austin
1834 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 35 South: Austin, San Antonio
580 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.4 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 Business North, FM 1044: New Braunfels
1420 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South
588 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Turn left onto Schmidt Avenue
1205 ft · 29 sec · Schmidt Avenue
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Continue on Spur Street
2449 ft · 1 min · Spur Street
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Continue on West San Antonio Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West San Antonio Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Main Plaza
65 m · 7 sec · Main Plaza
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Plaza
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and New Braunfels.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 84
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 01h 14m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Braunfels.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to New Braunfels?
The road trip is about 404 miles (650.1 km) and usually takes 07h 07m 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?
Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.1 miles from Lubbock and 201.8 miles from New Braunfels.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 346.1 miles (557 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 $53.85 one way or $107.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Braunfels.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and New Braunfels. Straight-line distance: 346.11 mi (557.01 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 New Braunfels
The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.
| Population | 95,534 |
| Coordinates | 29.7030000, -98.1244500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Braunfels (-98.12445, 29.703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 650 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
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 | $53.85 | $107.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.59 | $121.18 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $65.42 | $130.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.90 | $113.80 |
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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