How far is Lubbock, TX from Wimberley, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Wimberley, TX is about 398.8 miles (641.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 331.4 miles (533.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 27m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Wimberley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Wimberley.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue Q
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Lamar Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street
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Continue on Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
26.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 North, US 87 Business: Comfort, San Angelo
780 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
1 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 West
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Turn right onto US Highway 87
3177 ft · 1 min · US Highway 87
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 473
4.8 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 473
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Sisterdale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sisterdale Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 473
20.7 mi · 26 min · Ranch Road 473
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 281
2.7 mi · 3 min · US Highway 281
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Turn sharp left onto FM 306
12.2 mi · 16 min · FM 306
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Turn left onto FM 3424
1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3424
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Road 32
7.4 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 32
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left onto Ranch Road 12
904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ranch Road 12
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Wimberley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 84
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Wimberley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Wimberley?
The road trip is about 398.8 miles (641.8 km) and usually takes 07h 13m 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?
Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.5 miles from Lubbock and 199.3 miles from Wimberley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 331.4 miles (533.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 $53.17 one way or $106.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Wimberley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Wimberley. Straight-line distance: 331.41 mi (533.35 km).
#1 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wimberley
City in Texas
| Population | 3,422 |
| Coordinates | 29.9974400, -98.0986200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wimberley (-98.09862, 29.99744)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 642 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $53.17 | $106.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.83 | $119.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $64.60 | $129.19 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.18 | $112.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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