How far is Murphy, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Murphy, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 305.2 miles (491.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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
357.19 mi
05h 28m
Flight
305.19 mi
491.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305.19 mi
Kilometers
491.16 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.19 mi
Kilometers
574.84 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Murphy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murphy
2026-04-22T20:10
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murphy
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
Baird
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Murphy
183.6 mi
02h 44m
To Lubbock
173.6 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Murphy Road

    1259 ft · 29 sec · North Murphy Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West FM 544

    1.1 km · 1 min · West FM 544

  3. 3

    Continue on 14th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 14th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Plano Parkway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Plano Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jupiter Road

    1430 ft · 34 sec · Jupiter Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway

    2594 ft · 44 sec · President George Bush Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll West

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    1435 ft · 18 sec · President George Bush Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South: Dallas

    2959 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas

    2224 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    604 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress

    13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  23. 23

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  24. 24

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  25. 25

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  26. 26

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  28. 28

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  31. 31

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  32. 32

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  40. 40

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  41. 41

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  42. 42

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  44. 44

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murphy 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
45 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
9 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
188 mi · 53%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 21%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
SH 183 TEXpress
13.6 mi · 4%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 4%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 mi · 03h 05m

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
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
305.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baird
02h 44m from Murphy
Leave By
6:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murphy and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.6 miles from Murphy and 173.6 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 305.2 miles (491.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 6:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.62 one way or $95.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Murphy and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murphy and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 305.19 mi (491.16 km).

Murphy

#1 Murphy

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population20,844
Coordinates33.0151200, -96.6130500
Altitude177
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: North Murphy Road (-96.612796, 33.015114)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.6 gal
47.71 L · about $47.62
Round trip
$95.23
25.2 gal · 95.42 L
Estimated CO2
112 kg one way
Round trip: 224 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.62 $95.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.58 $107.15
Premium $4.59 $57.85 $115.69
Diesel $3.99 $50.31 $100.62

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 Murphy and Lubbock. The current time is 20:10:54.

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.