How far is Parker, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Parker, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 426.6 miles (686.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 373.6 miles (601.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
426.56 mi
06h 50m
Flight
373.62 mi
601.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
373.62 mi
Kilometers
601.29 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
426.56 mi
Kilometers
686.49 km
Drive Time
06h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM CDT
Return by in Parker
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parker
2026-04-23T02:31
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:20 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
10:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parker
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
Santa Anna
TX

Texas

From Parker
212.3 mi
03h 25m
To Lubbock
214.2 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farm to Market Road 50

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Farm to Market Road 50

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight

    545 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Green Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Green Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 36 North

    14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 36 North

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Travis Avenue

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Travis Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 485

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Farm-to-Market Road 485

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Road

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 36 Business

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 36 Business

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto East Main Street

    51.3 mi · 54 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  24. 24

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  35. 35

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  37. 37

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  38. 38

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  40. 40

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker 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
41 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
81.2 mi · 19%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 17%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 16%
Airport Road
32.4 mi · 8%
State Highway 36 North
27.3 mi · 6%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 84 West

Keep slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 14m

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
06h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
373.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Anna
03h 25m from Parker
Leave By
10:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Parker 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 Parker to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 426.6 miles (686.5 km) and usually takes 06h 50m 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?

Santa Anna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.3 miles from Parker and 214.2 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 373.6 miles (601.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 $56.87 one way or $113.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Parker and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 373.62 mi (601.29 km).

Parker

#1 Parker

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population5,442
Coordinates30.6049200, -96.5216300
Altitude73
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: Farm-to-Market Road 50 (-96.521675, 30.604911)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 686 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.05 gal
56.98 L · about $56.87
Round trip
$113.75
30.1 gal · 113.96 L
Estimated CO2
133.7 kg one way
Round trip: 267.5 kg / 590 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $56.87 $113.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.99 $127.99
Premium $4.59 $69.09 $138.19
Diesel $3.99 $60.09 $120.19

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 Parker and Lubbock. The current time is 02:31:43.

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.