How far is Lubbock, TX from Wilmer, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Wilmer, TX is about 356.9 miles (574.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307 miles (494 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m 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
356.88 mi
06h 08m
Flight
306.96 mi
494 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.96 mi
Kilometers
494 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.88 mi
Kilometers
574.34 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive Wilmer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 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
11:42 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
178.3 mi
03h 04m
To Wilmer
178.6 mi
03h 04m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Wilmer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston

    1607 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 75 Service Road West

    829 ft · 17 sec · US Highway 75 Service Road West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Belt Line Road

    1910 ft · 1 min · East Belt Line Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Dallas Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · South Dallas Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Dallas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 51%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 21%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
36.5 mi · 10%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 4%
Julius Schepps Freeway
5.2 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 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
307 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
03h 04m from Lubbock
Leave By
11:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.9 miles (574.3 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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 178.3 miles from Lubbock and 178.6 miles from Wilmer.

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

The direct path is about 307 miles (494 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 $47.58 one way or $95.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.9 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 Wilmer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Wilmer. Straight-line distance: 306.96 mi (494 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
Wilmer

#2 Wilmer

City in Texas, United States

Population5,444
Coordinates32.5890200, -96.6852700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Wilmer (-96.68527, 32.58902)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.59 gal
47.67 L · about $47.58
Round trip
$95.16
25.18 gal · 95.34 L
Estimated CO2
111.9 kg one way
Round trip: 223.8 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.58 $95.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.53 $107.07
Premium $4.59 $57.80 $115.60
Diesel $3.99 $50.27 $100.54

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 Wilmer. The current time is 05:51:38.

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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.