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

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to San Saba, TX is about 292.7 miles (471 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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
292.64 mi
05h 17m
Flight
246.13 mi
396.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.13 mi
Kilometers
396.1 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.64 mi
Kilometers
470.96 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Saba
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 11:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive San Saba
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
6:26 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
Blackwell
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
146.4 mi
02h 38m
To San Saba
146.3 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    20.4 mi · 21 min · Grassmeyer Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    32 mi · 37 min · East Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1076 ft · 21 sec · Commerce Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Church Street

    47 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Boy Street

    635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street

  29. 29

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    40.9 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 190

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wallace Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 25%
United States Highway 190
40.9 mi · 14%
East Broadway Street
32 mi · 11%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 10%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 9%
Grassmeyer Street
20.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
246.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwell
02h 38m from Lubbock
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near San Saba.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292.7 miles (471 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Blackwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.4 miles from Lubbock and 146.3 miles from San Saba.

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

The direct path is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 6:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.04 one way or $78.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near San Saba.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and San Saba. Straight-line distance: 246.13 mi (396.1 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 Saba

#2 San Saba

City in Texas, USA

Population3,141
Coordinates31.1957200, -98.7181000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: San Saba (-98.7181, 31.19572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.33 gal
39.09 L · about $39.04
Round trip
$78.07
20.66 gal · 78.18 L
Estimated CO2
91.8 kg one way
Round trip: 183.6 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.04 $78.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.92 $87.85
Premium $4.59 $47.43 $94.85
Diesel $3.99 $41.25 $82.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and San Saba. The current time is 00:46:11.

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.