How far is Lubbock, TX from San Elizario, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to San Elizario, TX is about 344.6 miles (554.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.7 miles (469.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
344.61 mi
06h 30m
Flight
291.68 mi
469.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.68 mi
Kilometers
469.42 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.61 mi
Kilometers
554.59 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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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 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Elizario
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 AM MDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sun, Apr 19, 10:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-18T21:04
Arrive San Elizario
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Dell City
TX

City in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
172.2 mi
03h 15m
To San Elizario
172.4 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NNE
Destination
San Elizario Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Saturday
Using Clint as the closest live forecast in the El Paso County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and San Elizario.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and San Elizario.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 62 West, US 82 West

    1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    21.6 mi · 24 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Seagraves Road

    40.4 mi · 43 min · Seagraves Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 18 sec · West Avenue A

  7. 7

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · Hobbs Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Marland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3007 ft · 45 sec · East Marland Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · East Greene Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto National Parks Highway

    33.5 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  17. 17

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Montana Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    127 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1459 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Zaragoza Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · North Zaragoza Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 20, FM 258: Alameda Avenue, Socorro Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Americas Avenue

    1845 ft · 46 sec · North Americas Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Socorro Road

    7 mi · 13 min · Socorro Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto San Elizario Rd.

    134 m · 19 sec · San Elizario Rd.

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Elizario Rd.

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 30%
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi · 14%
Seagraves Road
40.4 mi · 12%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 11%
Marsha Sharp Freeway
36.6 mi · 11%
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 62

Continue on US Highway 62

102 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
291.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dell City
03h 15m from Lubbock
Leave By
11:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lubbock and Sunny near San Elizario.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to San Elizario?

The road trip is about 344.6 miles (554.6 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?

Dell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.2 miles from Lubbock and 172.4 miles from San Elizario.

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

The direct path is about 291.7 miles (469.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 $45.95 one way or $91.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lubbock and San Elizario, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Sunny near San Elizario.

Stop Ideas Near Dell City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dell City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.3 mi away

City of Carlsbad Water System

Carlsbad , NM
101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Waste management service,Mining company
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

City Of Carlsbad

Carlsbad , NM
101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Loving Village Hall

Loving , NM
415 W Cedar St, Loving, NM 88256
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dell City.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and San Elizario. Straight-line distance: 291.68 mi (469.42 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
San Elizario

#2 San Elizario

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population9,062
Coordinates31.5851100, -106.2727600
Altitude1110
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: San Elizario (-106.27276, 31.58511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 36m
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 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.16 gal
46.03 L · about $45.95
Round trip
$91.91
24.32 gal · 92.06 L
Estimated CO2
108.1 kg one way
Round trip: 216.1 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.95 $91.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.70 $103.41
Premium $4.59 $55.83 $111.65
Diesel $3.99 $48.55 $97.11

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lubbock, TX and San Elizario, TX. The current time in Lubbock is 21:04:35, although it is 20:04:35 in San Elizario.

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.