How far is Marlin, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Marlin, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 376.1 miles (605.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 328.8 miles (529.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
376.13 mi
06h 00m
Flight
328.85 mi
529.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
328.85 mi
Kilometers
529.24 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
376.13 mi
Kilometers
605.32 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, May 21, 12:44 AM CDT
Return by in Marlin
Thu, May 21, 6:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlin
2026-05-20T18:43
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, May 21, 12:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marlin
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
Novice
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Marlin
186 mi
03h 00m
To Lubbock
190.1 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Live Oak Street

    124 m · 9 sec · Live Oak Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bridge Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road 493

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 493

  5. 5

    Turn right

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue on 3rd Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 8th Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 8th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 107

    17 mi · 22 min · Farm-to-Market Road 107

  9. 9

    Turn right

    39 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1829

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1829

  11. 11

    Turn left

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  20. 20

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  32. 32

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  34. 34

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  36. 36

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 20%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 18%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 6%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
Farm-to-Market Road 107
17 mi · 5%
State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

88.7 mi · 01h 38m

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
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
328.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novice
03h 00m from Marlin
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marlin and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 376.1 miles (605.3 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Novice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186 miles from Marlin and 190.1 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 328.8 miles (529.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.15 one way or $100.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marlin and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marlin and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 328.85 mi (529.24 km).

Marlin

#1 Marlin

City in Texas, USA

Population5,551
Coordinates31.3062900, -96.8980400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Lubbock

#2 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
Start: Live Oak Street (-96.897992, 31.306295)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 605 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.27 gal
50.24 L · about $50.15
Round trip
$100.29
26.54 gal · 100.48 L
Estimated CO2
117.9 kg one way
Round trip: 235.9 kg / 520 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.15 $100.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.42 $112.85
Premium $4.59 $60.92 $121.85
Diesel $3.99 $52.99 $105.97

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Marlin and Lubbock. The current time is 18:43:48.

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.