How far is Mineral Wells, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Mineral Wells, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Wells and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Wells and Lubbock.
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Start on Southeast 1st Street
75 m · 8 sec · Southeast 1st Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 1st Avenue
79 m · 13 sec · Southeast 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast 2nd Street
85 m · 18 sec · Southeast 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Oak Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Oak Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 281
12.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 281
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Turn right onto I-20 Service Road
1500 ft · 41 sec · I-20 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
687 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-20
147.9 mi · 2 hr 28 min · I-20
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
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Turn right onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Wells and Lubbock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-20
Merge slight left onto I-20
148 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mineral Wells and Sunny near Lubbock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mineral Wells to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Trent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Mineral Wells and 118 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.31 one way or $68.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mineral Wells and Sunny near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Wells and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 222.8 mi (358.56 km).
#1 Mineral Wells
City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States
| Population | 15,219 |
| Coordinates | 32.8084600, -98.1128200 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.31 | $68.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.61 | $77.22 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.69 | $83.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.26 | $72.51 |
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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