How far is Lubbock, TX from Texarkana, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Texarkana, TX is about 478.5 miles (770.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 449.9 miles (724 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Texarkana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Texarkana.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue Q
1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q
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Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
112 m · 7 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 82 East
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Continue on Parkway Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Parkway Drive
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Continue on Idalou Road
24.7 mi · 26 min · Idalou Road
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Continue on 4th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on 5th Street
93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street
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Continue on West California Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West California Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82
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Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
48.1 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway
1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
14.4 mi · 15 min · Central East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
159.1 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Turn right onto 7th Street Southwest
82 m · 10 sec · 7th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
2043 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Clarksville Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Clarksville Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street Southeast
751 ft · 17 sec · 12th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Lamar Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lamar Avenue
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Continue on Lamar Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on West Front Street
2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Captain Henry Stout Bypass
3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
25.4 mi · 30 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on Northeast Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Front Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 82 West
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Turn left
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 559: Richmond Road
1742 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Mall Drive
972 ft · 19 sec · Mall Drive
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Continue on Mall Drive
1079 ft · 23 sec · Mall Drive
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Turn right onto Richmond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road
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Turn right onto Summerhill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summerhill Road
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Continue on North Lake Drive
109 m · 14 sec · North Lake Drive
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Texarkana.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 82 East
Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
159 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Texarkana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Texarkana?
The road trip is about 478.5 miles (770.1 km) and usually takes 08h 53m 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?
Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238.9 miles from Lubbock and 239.7 miles from Texarkana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 449.9 miles (724 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 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 $63.83 one way or $127.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Texarkana.
Stop Ideas Near Henrietta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henrietta.
Gainesville
Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 449.85 mi (723.96 km).
#1 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Texarkana
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 36,221 |
| Coordinates | 33.4251300, -94.0476900 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Texarkana (-94.04769, 33.42513)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 770 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $63.83 | $127.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.82 | $143.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $77.54 | $155.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $67.44 | $134.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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