How far is Lubbock, TX from Pecan Plantation, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Pecan Plantation, TX is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m 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
301.05 mi
05h 43m
Flight
256.44 mi
412.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.44 mi
Kilometers
412.7 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.05 mi
Kilometers
484.5 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pecan Plantation
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T01:35
Arrive Pecan Plantation
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Lubbock
150.4 mi
02h 51m
To Pecan Plantation
150.6 mi
02h 51m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Pecan Plantation.

  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

    142.5 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 4: Palo Pinto, Santo-Lipan

    701 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road

    1185 ft · 35 sec · I-20 Service Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South FM 4

    10 mi · 18 min · South FM 4

  16. 16

    Continue on Lipan Highway

    2729 ft · 55 sec · Lipan Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Lipan Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Lipan Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Lipan Highway

    17.5 mi · 31 min · Lipan Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Houston Street

    2244 ft · 49 sec · North Houston Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Pearl Street

    2043 ft · 1 min · West Pearl Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Morgan Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Morgan Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Glen Rose Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Glen Rose Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mambrino Highway

    5.7 mi · 14 min · Mambrino Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on West Wedgefield Road

    1466 ft · 1 min · West Wedgefield Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westover Circle

    90 m · 14 sec · Wedgefield Road

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto Wedgefield Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Wedgefield Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wedgefield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
142 mi · 47%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 25%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 9%
Lipan Highway
18 mi · 6%
South FM 4
9.96 mi · 3%
Mambrino Highway
5.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

142 mi · 02h 23m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
256.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
02h 51m from Lubbock
Leave By
5:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Pecan Plantation.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Pecan Plantation?

The road trip is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from Lubbock and 150.6 miles from Pecan Plantation.

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

The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.13 one way or $80.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Pecan Plantation. Straight-line distance: 256.44 mi (412.7 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
Pecan Plantation

#2 Pecan Plantation

Census designated place

Population5,294
Coordinates32.3604200, -97.6755800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Pecan Plantation (-97.67558, 32.36042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.62 gal
40.21 L · about $40.13
Round trip
$80.27
21.24 gal · 80.42 L
Estimated CO2
94.4 kg one way
Round trip: 188.8 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.13 $80.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.16 $90.31
Premium $4.59 $48.76 $97.51
Diesel $3.99 $42.41 $84.81

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 Pecan Plantation. The current time is 01:35:53.

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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.