How far is Lubbock, TX from Port Aransas, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Port Aransas, TX is about 547.8 miles (881.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 488.3 miles (785.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 45m 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 09h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Port Aransas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Port Aransas.
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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
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
108.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 188, Sinton, Rockport
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37 Access Road
565 ft · 13 sec · Interstate Highway 37 Access Road
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Turn left
15.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the ramp left
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 89: Beeville, Portland
2463 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 89
2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 181
6.2 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181
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Take the exit slight right
934 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 181
2282 ft · 49 sec · US Highway 181
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Turn left onto Sunset Road
767 ft · 21 sec · Sunset Road
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Turn right onto South Gregory Avenue
74 m · 9 sec · South Gregory Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 35
2534 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 35
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Take the ramp slight left
748 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 35 Business, FM 1069: Aransas Pass
2163 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto West Wheeler Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Wheeler Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Harrison Boulevard
2151 ft · 43 sec · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Goodnight Avenue
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Goodnight Avenue
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
1593 ft · 5 min · Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
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Continue straight
666 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on West Cotter Avenue
2451 ft · 56 sec · West Cotter Avenue
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Turn right onto North Alister Street
1373 ft · 43 sec · North Alister Street
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Turn left
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Port Aransas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Lucian Adams Freeway
Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
108 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lubbock and Mostly Clear near Port Aransas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Port Aransas?
The road trip is about 547.8 miles (881.6 km) and usually takes 09h 52m 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?
Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 274.2 miles from Lubbock and 273.7 miles from Port Aransas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 488.3 miles (785.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 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 $73.05 one way or $146.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lubbock and Mostly Clear near Port Aransas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Port Aransas. Straight-line distance: 488.32 mi (785.88 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 Port Aransas
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 27.8339200, -97.0611000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Aransas (-97.0611, 27.83392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 882 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 50m |
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 | $73.05 | $146.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.19 | $164.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $88.74 | $177.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $77.18 | $154.37 |
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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