How far is Lubbock, TX from Southlake, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Southlake, TX is about 320.6 miles (516 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.3 miles (444.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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
320.62 mi
05h 52m
Flight
276.26 mi
444.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.26 mi
Kilometers
444.59 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.62 mi
Kilometers
515.98 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southlake
Sun, May 31, 7:29 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sun, May 31, 1:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-31T01:37
Arrive Southlake
Sun, May 31, 7:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
160.1 mi
02h 56m
To Southlake
160.5 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Southlake.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    112 m · 7 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 82 East

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Parkway Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Parkway Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Idalou Road

    24.7 mi · 26 min · Idalou Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82

  12. 12

    Continue on 5th Street

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West California Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

    48.1 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    86.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Central East Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 114 East: Dallas

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Avenue

    1885 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East State Highway 114

    1021 ft · 23 sec · East State Highway 114

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Carroll Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Carroll Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Southlake Boulevard

    41 m · 3 sec · East Southlake Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Southlake Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street
93.5 mi · 29%
Central East Freeway
88.3 mi · 28%
US 82 East
49.3 mi · 15%
US Highway 82
33.2 mi · 10%
Idalou Road
24.7 mi · 8%
TX 114 East
21.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

5th Street

Continue on 5th Street

93.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
276.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
02h 56m from Lubbock
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Clear near Southlake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Southlake?

The road trip is about 320.6 miles (516 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.1 miles from Lubbock and 160.5 miles from Southlake.

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

The direct path is about 276.3 miles (444.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 5:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.74 one way or $85.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Clear near Southlake.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Southlake. Straight-line distance: 276.26 mi (444.59 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
Southlake

#2 Southlake

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population32,280
Coordinates32.9412400, -97.1341800
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Southlake (-97.13418, 32.94124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.83 L · about $42.74
Round trip
$85.48
22.62 gal · 85.66 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.74 $85.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.09 $96.18
Premium $4.59 $51.92 $103.85
Diesel $3.99 $45.16 $90.32

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Southlake. The current time is 01:37:22.

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.