How far is Lubbock, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Plano, TX is about 352.7 miles (567.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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
352.7 mi
05h 21m
Flight
300.23 mi
483.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.23 mi
Kilometers
483.17 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.7 mi
Kilometers
567.61 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Wed, Apr 22, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-22T15:28
Arrive Plano
Wed, Apr 22, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
181.3 mi
02h 40m
To Plano
171.4 mi
02h 40m

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
77°F
Wednesday

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 Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    2673 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas

    1825 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1.4 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 52%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 21%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 4%
SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 3%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 2%
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

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
300.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 40m from Lubbock
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 352.7 miles (567.6 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.3 miles from Lubbock and 171.4 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.05 one way or $94.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Plano. Straight-line distance: 300.23 mi (483.17 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
Plano

#2 Plano

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population291,296
Coordinates33.0198400, -96.6988900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 568 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.45 gal
47.11 L · about $47.05
Round trip
$94.10
24.9 gal · 94.22 L
Estimated CO2
110.6 kg one way
Round trip: 221.3 kg / 488 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.05 $94.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.94 $105.87
Premium $4.59 $57.16 $114.32
Diesel $3.99 $49.71 $99.43

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Plano. The current time is 15:28:53.

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.