How far is Lubbock, TX from Parker, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Parker, TX is about 424.8 miles (683.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 373.6 miles (601.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 02m 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
424.78 mi
08h 01m
Flight
373.62 mi
601.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
373.62 mi
Kilometers
601.29 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
424.78 mi
Kilometers
683.61 km
Drive Time
08h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parker
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Parker
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:01 PM to 3:31 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
7:58 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
Santa Anna
TX

Texas

From Lubbock
212.3 mi
04h 00m
To Parker
212.4 mi
04h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    80 mi · 1 hr 27 min · US Highway 84 East

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Highway 36 Business

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 36 Business

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 36

    32.3 mi · 45 min · Highway 36

  26. 26

    Continue on West Adams Avenue

    666 ft · 13 sec · West Adams Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    66 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Adams Avenue

    12 mi · 15 min · West Adams Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 18 min

  31. 31

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    1340 ft · 19 sec · East 4th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Kemp Street

    1272 ft · 16 sec · Kemp Street

  34. 34

    Continue on East 1st Street

    11.9 mi · 13 min · East 1st Street

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

    Turn right

    15.7 mi · 23 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto State Highway 21 East

    11 mi · 12 min · State Highway 21 East

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 50

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Farm to Market Road 50

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market Road 50

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84 East
80 mi · 19%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 17%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 16%
Highway 36
32.3 mi · 8%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 6%
East Walnut Street
22.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84 East

Continue on US Highway 84 East

80 mi · 01h 27m

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
08h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
373.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Anna
04h 00m from Lubbock
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Parker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 424.8 miles (683.6 km) and usually takes 08h 01m 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?

Santa Anna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.3 miles from Lubbock and 212.4 miles from Parker.

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

The direct path is about 373.6 miles (601.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 $56.65 one way or $113.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Parker.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Parker. Straight-line distance: 373.62 mi (601.29 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
Parker

#2 Parker

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population5,442
Coordinates30.6049200, -96.5216300
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Parker (-96.52163, 30.60492)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 684 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.99 gal
56.74 L · about $56.65
Round trip
$113.29
29.98 gal · 113.48 L
Estimated CO2
133.2 kg one way
Round trip: 266.4 kg / 587 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $56.65 $113.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.74 $127.47
Premium $4.59 $68.82 $137.64
Diesel $3.99 $59.86 $119.71

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 Parker. The current time is 04:16:49.

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.