How far is Lubbock, TX from Northlake, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Northlake, TX is about 309.1 miles (497.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.7 miles (429.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
309.1 mi
05h 45m
Flight
266.69 mi
429.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.69 mi
Kilometers
429.19 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.1 mi
Kilometers
497.45 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northlake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Northlake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
154.4 mi
02h 52m
To Northlake
154.7 mi
02h 52m

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
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    112 m · 7 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 82 East

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Parkway Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Parkway Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Idalou Road

    24.7 mi · 26 min · Idalou Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82

  12. 12

    Continue on 5th Street

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West California Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

    48.1 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    82 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Central East Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 407: Justin

    776 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on South US Highway 287

    1187 ft · 39 sec · South US Highway 287

  23. 23

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto FM 407

    5.7 mi · 9 min · FM 407

  25. 25

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North FM 156

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North FM 156

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Strader Lane

    848 ft · 37 sec · Strader Lane

  28. 28

    Continue on Strader Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Strader Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Florance Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street
93.5 mi · 30%
Central East Freeway
84.1 mi · 27%
US 82 East
49.3 mi · 16%
US Highway 82
33.2 mi · 11%
Idalou Road
24.7 mi · 8%
FM 407
5.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

5th Street

Continue on 5th Street

93.5 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
266.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
02h 52m from Lubbock
Leave By
5:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northlake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 309.1 miles (497.5 km) and usually takes 05h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.4 miles from Lubbock and 154.7 miles from Northlake.

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

The direct path is about 266.7 miles (429.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northlake.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Northlake. Straight-line distance: 266.69 mi (429.19 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
Northlake

#2 Northlake

Town of the United States

Population4,354
Coordinates33.1273400, -97.2655700
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Northlake (-97.26557, 33.12734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.91 gal
41.29 L · about $41.23
Round trip
$82.46
21.82 gal · 82.58 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 193.9 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.23 $82.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.39 $92.78
Premium $4.59 $50.09 $100.18
Diesel $3.99 $43.56 $87.13

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 Northlake. The current time is 23:28:12.

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.