How far is Lubbock, TX from Sansom Park, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Sansom Park, TX is about 312.8 miles (503.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.8 miles (423 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.82 mi
05h 23m
Flight
262.86 mi
423.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.86 mi
Kilometers
423.04 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.82 mi
Kilometers
503.44 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sansom Park
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T01:43
Arrive Sansom Park
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 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
Tye
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Lubbock
156.3 mi
02h 41m
To Sansom Park
156.5 mi
02h 41m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Sansom Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Sansom Park.

  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 left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 199, FM 1220: Lake Worth

    2083 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 199 West, FM 1220: Jacksboro Highway, Azle Avenue

    1574 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on FM 1220: Azle Avenue

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    760 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 820

    110 m · 9 sec · Northwest Loop 820

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Azle Avenue

    2717 ft · 54 sec · Azle Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Biway Street

    1779 ft · 1 min · Biway Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Crowley Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Crowley Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crowley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Sansom Park.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 59%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 24%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 9%
Jim Wright Freeway
5.62 mi · 2%
West Freeway
5.6 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 2%
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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
262.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tye
02h 41m from Lubbock
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sansom Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Sansom Park?

The road trip is about 312.8 miles (503.4 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Lubbock and 156.5 miles from Sansom Park.

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

The direct path is about 262.8 miles (423 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 6:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.72 one way or $83.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sansom Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Sansom Park. Straight-line distance: 262.86 mi (423.04 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
Sansom Park

#2 Sansom Park

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population5,704
Coordinates32.8059600, -97.4030700
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Sansom Park (-97.40307, 32.80596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.04 gal
41.79 L · about $41.72
Round trip
$83.44
22.08 gal · 83.58 L
Estimated CO2
98.1 kg one way
Round trip: 196.2 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.72 $83.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.94 $93.88
Premium $4.59 $50.68 $101.37
Diesel $3.99 $44.08 $88.17

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 Sansom Park. The current time is 01:43:48.

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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.