How far is Lubbock, TX from Sulphur Springs, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX is about 425.6 miles (685 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 362.1 miles (582.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 52m 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
425.64 mi
07h 26m
Flight
362.14 mi
582.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
362.14 mi
Kilometers
582.81 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
425.64 mi
Kilometers
685 km
Drive Time
07h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 4:48 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Wed, Jun 3, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-06-02T09:21
Arrive Sulphur Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 4:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:26 PM to 2:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
9:08 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
Cisco
TX

City in Eastland County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
212.6 mi
03h 43m
To Sulphur Springs
213 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Sulphur Springs.

  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

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    71 mi · 1 hr 14 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 154 , SH 11

    867 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Shannon Road West

    2032 ft · 48 sec · Shannon Road West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    1948 ft · 35 sec · South Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Gilmer Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street West

    35 m · 2 sec · Jefferson Street West

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 43%
East R L Thornton Freeway
78.5 mi · 18%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 17%
Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 7%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 6%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
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

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
07h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
362.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cisco
03h 43m from Lubbock
Leave By
9:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sulphur Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Sulphur Springs?

The road trip is about 425.6 miles (685 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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?

Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.6 miles from Lubbock and 213 miles from Sulphur Springs.

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

The direct path is about 362.1 miles (582.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 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 $56.76 one way or $113.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sulphur Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Sulphur Springs. Straight-line distance: 362.14 mi (582.81 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
Sulphur Springs

#2 Sulphur Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population16,272
Coordinates33.1384500, -95.6010700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Sulphur Springs (-95.60107, 33.13845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 685 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.02 gal
56.86 L · about $56.76
Round trip
$113.52
30.04 gal · 113.72 L
Estimated CO2
133.5 kg one way
Round trip: 267 kg / 589 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $56.76 $113.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.87 $127.73
Premium $4.59 $68.96 $137.91
Diesel $3.99 $59.97 $119.95

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Sulphur Springs. The current time is 09:21:41.

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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.