How far is Medina, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Medina, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 559.2 miles (900 km), with a travel time of about 09h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 485.3 miles (781 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
559.26 mi
09h 09m
Flight
485.27 mi
780.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
485.27 mi
Kilometers
780.96 km
Flight Time
00h 58m

Driving Distance

Road route
559.26 mi
Kilometers
900.04 km
Drive Time
09h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sat, Nov 7, 8:57 PM CST
Return by in Medina
Sun, Nov 8, 6:06 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medina
2026-11-07T11:48
Arrive Lubbock
Sat, Nov 7, 8:57 PM CST
Route Timing
09h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:09 PM to 4:39 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medina
8:00 PM CST
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
Ingram
TX

City in Kerr County, Texas, USA

From Medina
293.1 mi
04h 34m
To Lubbock
266.2 mi
04h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM CST
Wind
2 mph NNE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    1692 ft · 49 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 13th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 13th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto United States Highway 83

    25.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 83

  4. 4

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Houston Street

    1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto San Dario Avenue

    85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    139.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate 35 South

    626 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    8 mi · 11 min · Anderson Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Anderson Loop

    16.2 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Valero Way

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop 1604 West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 West

    1823 ft · 33 sec · Interstate 10 West

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  31. 31

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  35. 35

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  42. 42

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  43. 43

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  44. 44

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  45. 45

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  47. 47

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medina 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
48 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
140 mi · 25%
I 10 West
100 mi · 18%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 13%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 7%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 5%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

140 mi · 02h 22m

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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.9 mi
485.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ingram
04h 34m from Medina
Leave By
5:42 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Medina and Chance Rain Showers near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 559.2 miles (900 km) and usually takes 09h 09m 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?

Ingram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 293.1 miles from Medina and 266.2 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 485.3 miles (781 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.9 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 CST. 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 $69.98 one way or $139.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 175.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Medina and Chance Rain Showers near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Ingram

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ingram, 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 Ingram.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 485.27 mi (780.96 km).

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#1 Medina

Medina is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.9211500, -99.2594800
Altitude121
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: 10th Street (-99.259438, 26.921177)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 900 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.73 gal
74.7 L · about $69.98
Round trip
$139.96
39.46 gal · 149.4 L
Estimated CO2
175.3 kg one way
Round trip: 350.7 kg / 773 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $69.98 $139.96
Mid-grade $4.06 $80.12 $160.25
Premium $4.44 $87.58 $175.16
Diesel $5.65 $111.49 $222.99

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Medina and Lubbock. The current time is 11:48:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.