How far is Lubbock, TX from Willis, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Willis, TX is about 525.6 miles (845.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 432.3 miles (695.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 07m 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
525.61 mi
09h 03m
Flight
432.29 mi
695.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
432.29 mi
Kilometers
695.71 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
525.61 mi
Kilometers
845.88 km
Drive Time
09h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Willis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:04 PM to 4:34 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
5:52 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
Lipan
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Lubbock
262.8 mi
04h 31m
To Willis
262.8 mi
04h 31m

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
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    149.8 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Calvary Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2957 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Calvary Road

    1223 ft · 36 sec · Calvary Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75

    2 mi · 3 min · North State Highway 75

  21. 21

    Continue on North Danville Street

    1064 ft · 25 sec · North Danville Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Stewart Street

    11 m · 1 sec · East Stewart Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Stewart Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 35%
I 45 South
150 mi · 29%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 14%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 10%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 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
09h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.3 mi
432.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lipan
04h 31m from Lubbock
Leave By
5:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Willis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 525.6 miles (845.9 km) and usually takes 09h 03m 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?

Lipan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 262.8 miles from Lubbock and 262.8 miles from Willis.

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

The direct path is about 432.3 miles (695.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.3 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 $70.10 one way or $140.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lipan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lipan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lipan.

RAIL

Cleburne

65 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

72 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Willis. Straight-line distance: 432.29 mi (695.71 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
Willis

#2 Willis

City in Texas, USA

Population7,122
Coordinates30.4249300, -95.4799400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Willis (-95.47994, 30.42493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 846 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.55 gal
70.21 L · about $70.10
Round trip
$140.20
37.1 gal · 140.42 L
Estimated CO2
164.9 kg one way
Round trip: 329.7 kg / 727 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.10 $140.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $78.87 $157.75
Premium $4.59 $85.16 $170.33
Diesel $3.99 $74.07 $148.14

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 Willis. The current time is 22:59:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.