How far is Nacogdoches, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Nacogdoches, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 510.4 miles (821.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 440.6 miles (709.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
510.38 mi
07h 40m
Flight
440.65 mi
709.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
440.65 mi
Kilometers
709.15 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
510.38 mi
Kilometers
821.38 km
Drive Time
07h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM CDT
Return by in Nacogdoches
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nacogdoches
2026-04-22T21:47
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:41 PM to 3:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nacogdoches
8:00 PM CDT
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
Gordon
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Nacogdoches
253.6 mi
03h 50m
To Lubbock
256.8 mi
03h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Nacogdoches and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2942 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Douglass Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Douglass Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West State Highway 21

    22.9 mi · 34 min · West State Highway 21

  4. 4

    Continue on East San Antonio Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East San Antonio Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Marcus Street

    2809 ft · 36 sec · North Marcus Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South

  7. 7

    Continue on South Dickinson Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Dickinson Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North

  9. 9

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  16. 16

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    190.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  23. 23

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  31. 31

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  32. 32

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nacogdoches 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
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
219 mi · 43%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 15%
US Highway 175 West
68.5 mi · 13%
West State Highway 21
22.9 mi · 4%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 4%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

190 mi · 03h 13m

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
07h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.8 mi
440.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
03h 50m from Nacogdoches
Leave By
8:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 510.4 miles (821.4 km) and usually takes 07h 40m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 253.6 miles from Nacogdoches and 256.8 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 440.6 miles (709.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 $68.06 one way or $136.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

95 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

100 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nacogdoches and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 440.65 mi (709.15 km).

Nacogdoches

#1 Nacogdoches

Small city in Nacogdoches County, Texas

Population32,461
Coordinates31.6035100, -94.6554900
Altitude92
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: East Main Street (-94.655495, 31.603504)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 821 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.01 gal
68.17 L · about $68.06
Round trip
$136.12
36.02 gal · 136.34 L
Estimated CO2
160.1 kg one way
Round trip: 320.1 kg / 706 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $68.06 $136.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $76.58 $153.16
Premium $4.59 $82.68 $165.37
Diesel $3.99 $71.91 $143.83

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 Nacogdoches and Lubbock. The current time is 21:47:26.

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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.