How far is Lubbock, TX from Weatherford, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Weatherford, TX is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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
287.17 mi
04h 55m
Flight
241.39 mi
388.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.39 mi
Kilometers
388.48 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.17 mi
Kilometers
462.16 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weatherford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-22T21:41
Arrive Weatherford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Lubbock
143.5 mi
02h 27m
To Weatherford
143.7 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    168.2 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1467 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 20

    84 m · 6 sec · West Interstate 20

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on West Interstate 20

    2518 ft · 56 sec · West Interstate 20

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bethel Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    87 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
168 mi · 59%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 26%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 9%
Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 2%
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.51 mi · 2%
Avenue Q
2.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

168 mi · 02h 50m

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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
241.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
02h 27m from Lubbock
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Weatherford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Lubbock and 143.7 miles from Weatherford.

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

The direct path is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.28 one way or $76.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Weatherford. Straight-line distance: 241.39 mi (388.48 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
Weatherford

#2 Weatherford

City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States

Population34,698
Coordinates32.7593000, -97.7972500
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Weatherford (-97.79725, 32.7593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.36 L · about $38.28
Round trip
$76.56
20.26 gal · 76.72 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.28 $76.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.07 $86.15
Premium $4.59 $46.51 $93.01
Diesel $3.99 $40.45 $80.90

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 Weatherford. The current time is 21:41:21.

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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.