How far is Lubbock, TX from Springtown, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Springtown, TX is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.9 miles (395.7 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
286.37 mi
05h 23m
Flight
245.91 mi
395.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.91 mi
Kilometers
395.75 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.37 mi
Kilometers
460.87 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 Springtown
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive Springtown
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 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
Blackwell
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
143.2 mi
02h 42m
To Springtown
143.2 mi
02h 42m

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
80°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 Springtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 28 min

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 67/377 East

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67/377 East

  23. 23

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    24.1 mi · 36 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Road 106

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 106

  26. 26

    Turn right onto County Road 103

    1.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 103

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 103

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 26%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 24%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 9%
East Walnut Street
25.2 mi · 9%
US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 7%
State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 4%
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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
245.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwell
02h 42m from Lubbock
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Springtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.4 miles (460.9 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?

Blackwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Lubbock and 143.2 miles from Springtown.

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

The direct path is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 $38.17 one way or $76.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Springtown. Straight-line distance: 245.91 mi (395.75 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
Springtown

#2 Springtown

City in Texas, United States of America

Population3,304
Coordinates31.8021000, -98.1897600
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Springtown (-98.18976, 31.8021)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.1 gal
38.25 L · about $38.17
Round trip
$76.34
20.2 gal · 76.5 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.5 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.17 $76.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.95 $85.89
Premium $4.59 $46.37 $92.74
Diesel $3.99 $40.33 $80.66

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 Springtown. The current time is 05:51:38.

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.