How far is Lubbock, TX from River Oaks, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to River Oaks, TX is about 344.9 miles (555 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.5 miles (472.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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
344.87 mi
05h 56m
Flight
293.49 mi
472.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.49 mi
Kilometers
472.33 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.87 mi
Kilometers
555.01 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Oaks
Sun, Apr 12, 8:37 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Mon, Apr 13, 2:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-12T14:40
Arrive River Oaks
Sun, Apr 12, 8:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 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
5:08 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
172.2 mi
02h 58m
To River Oaks
172.6 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and River Oaks.

  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 right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Marvin D Love Freeway

    1844 ft · 22 sec · Marvin D Love Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Wintergreen Road

    1041 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Highway 67

    153 m · 12 sec · West Highway 67

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Riveroaks Drive

    104 m · 17 sec · Riveroaks Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Meadow Crest Lane

    526 ft · 23 sec · Meadow Crest Lane

  23. 23

    Continue on Ten Mile Lane

    932 ft · 41 sec · Ten Mile Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ten Mile Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 53%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 21%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
36.5 mi · 11%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.14 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 1%
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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
293.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 58m from Lubbock
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near River Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to River Oaks?

The road trip is about 344.9 miles (555 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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 172.2 miles from Lubbock and 172.6 miles from River Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 293.5 miles (472.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.99 one way or $91.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near River Oaks.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and River Oaks. Straight-line distance: 293.49 mi (472.33 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
River Oaks

#2 River Oaks

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population7,539
Coordinates32.6259700, -96.9127800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: River Oaks (-96.91278, 32.62597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.17 gal
46.07 L · about $45.99
Round trip
$91.98
24.34 gal · 92.14 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.3 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.99 $91.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.75 $103.49
Premium $4.59 $55.87 $111.74
Diesel $3.99 $48.59 $97.19

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and River Oaks. The current time is 14:40:55.

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.