How far is Lubbock, TX from Van Alstyne, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Van Alstyne, TX is about 341.1 miles (548.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m 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
341.09 mi
06h 16m
Flight
304.25 mi
489.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.25 mi
Kilometers
489.65 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.09 mi
Kilometers
548.93 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Van Alstyne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T09:31
Arrive Van Alstyne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 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
11:28 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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
170.3 mi
03h 08m
To Van Alstyne
170.8 mi
03h 08m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Van Alstyne.

  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

    14.4 mi · 15 min · Central East Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville

    96.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75: Denison, Dallas

    760 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Highway 82

    1059 ft · 21 sec · East Highway 82

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

    2097 ft · 42 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left

    837 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

    8.7 mi · 9 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on North Collins Freeway

    7.6 mi · 8 min · North Collins Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 121: Van Alstyne Parkway

    896 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on North Henry Hynds Expressway Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Henry Hynds Expressway Frontage Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Van Alstyne Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Van Alstyne Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Waco Street

    719 ft · 14 sec · North Waco Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Waco Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 82 East
146 mi · 43%
5th Street
93.5 mi · 27%
US Highway 82
33.2 mi · 10%
Idalou Road
24.7 mi · 7%
Central East Freeway
16.4 mi · 5%
North Sam Rayburn Freeway
9.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 82 East

Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville

96.3 mi · 01h 49m

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
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
304.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
03h 08m from Lubbock
Leave By
11:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Alstyne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Van Alstyne?

The road trip is about 341.1 miles (548.9 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Lubbock and 170.8 miles from Van Alstyne.

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

The direct path is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 $45.50 one way or $91.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 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 Van Alstyne.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Van Alstyne. Straight-line distance: 304.25 mi (489.65 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
Van Alstyne

#2 Van Alstyne

City in Texas, USA

Population4,633
Coordinates33.4215000, -96.5772100
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Van Alstyne (-96.57721, 33.4215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 549 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.04 gal
45.56 L · about $45.50
Round trip
$91.00
24.08 gal · 91.12 L
Estimated CO2
107 kg one way
Round trip: 214 kg / 472 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.50 $91.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.19 $102.39
Premium $4.59 $55.28 $110.55
Diesel $3.99 $48.08 $96.15

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 Van Alstyne. The current time is 09:31:14.

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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.