How far is Paris, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Paris, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 384.6 miles (619 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 362.4 miles (583.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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
384.6 mi
05h 59m
Flight
362.45 mi
583.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
362.45 mi
Kilometers
583.3 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
384.6 mi
Kilometers
618.96 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in Paris
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paris
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
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 Paris
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
Holliday
TX

City in Archer County, Texas, United States

From Paris
192 mi
02h 59m
To Lubbock
192.6 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight 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 Paris and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Southeast

    46 m · 12 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lamar Avenue

    545 ft · 13 sec · Lamar Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Bonham Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bonham Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    55.9 mi · 1 hr · US Highway 82 West

  5. 5

    Continue on East Buck Owens Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · East Buck Owens Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on East US Highway 82

    12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82

  7. 7

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 14 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Division Street

    10 mi · 11 min · Division Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    23.4 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

    48.8 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock

    2000 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West

  18. 18

    Continue on West Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  21. 21

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82

  23. 23

    Continue on Idalou Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Idalou Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 19th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paris 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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
149 mi · 39%
US 82 West
48.8 mi · 13%
Division Street
45.5 mi · 12%
US Highway 82
33.5 mi · 9%
West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 6%
East Buck Owens Freeway
22.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 82 West

Continue on US Highway 82 West

93.5 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
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
362.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holliday
02h 59m from Paris
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paris 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 Paris to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 384.6 miles (619 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Holliday is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192 miles from Paris and 192.6 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 362.4 miles (583.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 $51.28 one way or $102.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 362.45 mi (583.3 km).

Paris

#1 Paris

County seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States

Population24,872
Coordinates33.6609400, -95.5555100
Altitude183
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: 1st Street Southeast (-95.55539, 33.660938)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 619 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.57 gal
51.37 L · about $51.28
Round trip
$102.56
27.14 gal · 102.74 L
Estimated CO2
120.6 kg one way
Round trip: 241.2 kg / 532 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.28 $102.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.70 $115.40
Premium $4.59 $62.30 $124.60
Diesel $3.99 $54.19 $108.37

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 Paris and Lubbock. The current time is 21:51:26.

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.