How far is Lubbock, TX from San Angelo, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to San Angelo, TX is about 197.6 miles (318 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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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 San Angelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and San Angelo.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue Q
1.6 km · 1 min · Avenue Q
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Turn left onto 34th Street
2960 ft · 1 min · 34th Street
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Turn right onto Interstate 27
80 m · 5 sec · Interstate 27
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Take the ramp slight left
1897 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway
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Continue on US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Lynn Avenue
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52.1 mi · 52 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue straight
26.5 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto West 19th Street
2063 ft · 41 sec · West 19th Street
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Turn right onto North Chadbourne Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Chadbourne Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street
83 m · 7 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Chadbourne Street
2039 ft · 52 sec · North Chadbourne Street
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Turn left onto East Harris Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · East Harris Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Harris Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and San Angelo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52.1 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Partly Sunny near San Angelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to San Angelo?
The road trip is about 197.6 miles (318 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Lubbock and 98.7 miles from San Angelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Partly Sunny near San Angelo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and San Angelo. Straight-line distance: 167.81 mi (270.07 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 San Angelo
The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.
| Population | 101,612 |
| Coordinates | 31.4637700, -100.4370400 |
| Altitude | 562 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Angelo (-100.43704, 31.46377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.64 | $59.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.00 | $64.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.83 | $55.66 |
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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