How far is Lubbock, TX from Poteet, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Poteet, TX is about 413.2 miles (665 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 368.7 miles (593.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Poteet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Poteet.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1559 ft · 22 sec · McDermott Freeway
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
1.1 km · 50 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 422: Poteet, Palo Alto Road
590 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South
1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 35 South
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Turn left onto Poteet Jourdanton Freeway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Poteet Jourdanton Freeway
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Continue on Palo Alto Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Palo Alto Road
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Continue on State Highway 16 South
16.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 16 South
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Turn left onto School Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · School Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Poteet.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 84
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 01h 14m
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 Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Poteet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Poteet?
The road trip is about 413.2 miles (665 km) and usually takes 07h 25m 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?
Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.9 miles from Lubbock and 206.4 miles from Poteet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 368.7 miles (593.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 $55.10 one way or $110.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Poteet.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Poteet. Straight-line distance: 368.63 mi (593.26 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 Poteet
City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,542 |
| Coordinates | 29.0405200, -98.5680700 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poteet (-98.56807, 29.04052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 665 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 09m |
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 | $55.10 | $110.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.99 | $123.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $66.94 | $133.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $58.22 | $116.44 |
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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