How far is Port Aransas, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Port Aransas, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 567.1 miles (912.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 488.3 miles (785.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Aransas and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Aransas and Lubbock.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Church Street
19 m · 5 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Beach Street
86 m · 10 sec · Beach Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Alister Street
682 ft · 21 sec · North Alister Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue A
2562 ft · 1 min · West Avenue A
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Turn slight right
1155 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
1593 ft · 5 min · Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard
2313 ft · 46 sec · Harrison Boulevard
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Continue on West Wheeler Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Wheeler Avenue
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Turn right onto FM 1069 North
1294 ft · 30 sec · FM 1069 North
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Take the ramp left
2308 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 35 Bypass
5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 181, TX 361, North
1979 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp straight
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 181
5.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 181
6 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on State Highway 89
2.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89
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Take the exit left
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Texas 188: Sinton
2309 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
15 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto I-37 Access Road
1127 ft · 23 sec · I-37 Access Road
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Take the ramp slight left
939 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
109.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue
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Continue on Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue
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Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on Lamar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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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 Port Aransas and Lubbock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-37 Access Road
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Aransas and Mostly Clear near Lubbock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Aransas to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 567.1 miles (912.7 km) and usually takes 08h 37m 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?
Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 274 miles from Port Aransas and 293.2 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 488.3 miles (785.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.8 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 $75.62 one way or $151.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Aransas and Mostly Clear near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Aransas and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 488.32 mi (785.88 km).
#1 Port Aransas
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 27.8339200, -97.0611000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 913 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 04m |
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 | $75.62 | $151.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $85.08 | $170.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $91.87 | $183.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $79.90 | $159.80 |
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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