How far is Lubbock, TX from Waxahachie, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Waxahachie, TX is about 352.6 miles (567.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
352.66 mi
06h 07m
Flight
301.6 mi
485.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.6 mi
Kilometers
485.38 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.66 mi
Kilometers
567.55 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waxahachie
Sun, Apr 19, 11:29 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sun, Apr 19, 5:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-19T05:22
Arrive Waxahachie
Sun, Apr 19, 11:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 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
11:46 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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
176.2 mi
03h 03m
To Waxahachie
176.5 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business

    2191 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West US Highway 287 Business

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 287 Business

  17. 17

    Continue on West US 287 Business

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West US 287 Business

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    39 m · 4 sec · North Elm Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 52%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 21%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
US 287 South
26.7 mi · 8%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 1%
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
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
301.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
03h 03m from Lubbock
Leave By
11:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Waxahachie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 352.6 miles (567.5 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.2 miles from Lubbock and 176.5 miles from Waxahachie.

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

The direct path is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 $47.05 one way or $94.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Waxahachie. Straight-line distance: 301.6 mi (485.38 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
Waxahachie

#2 Waxahachie

A city in Ellis County, Texas.

Population39,797
Coordinates32.3865300, -96.8483300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Waxahachie (-96.84833, 32.38653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 568 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.45 gal
47.11 L · about $47.05
Round trip
$94.10
24.9 gal · 94.22 L
Estimated CO2
110.6 kg one way
Round trip: 221.3 kg / 488 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.05 $94.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.94 $105.87
Premium $4.59 $57.16 $114.32
Diesel $3.99 $49.71 $99.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Waxahachie. The current time is 05:22:41.

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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.