How far is Port Lavaca, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Port Lavaca, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 535.9 miles (862.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 461.7 miles (743 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 46m 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
535.86 mi
08h 23m
Flight
461.68 mi
743.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
461.68 mi
Kilometers
743.01 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
535.86 mi
Kilometers
862.38 km
Drive Time
08h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM CDT
Return by in Port Lavaca
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Lavaca
2026-04-22T19:47
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:23 PM to 3:53 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
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Lavaca
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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Port Lavaca
264 mi
04h 11m
To Lubbock
271.9 mi
04h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 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 Port Lavaca and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Lavaca and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    20.9 mi · 25 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Navarro Street

    2462 ft · 51 sec · North Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Rio Grande Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · East Rio Grande Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 87 North

    22.1 mi · 25 min · US Highway 87 North

  7. 7

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Esplanade Street

    1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Heaton Street

    3.9 mi · 4 min · West Heaton Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    129 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    543 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Anderson Loop

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  30. 30

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  34. 34

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  41. 41

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  42. 42

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  43. 43

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  44. 44

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  46. 46

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Lavaca 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
47 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
100 mi · 19%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 14%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 8%
North Main Street
33.2 mi · 6%
Anderson Loop
32.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

98.7 mi · 01h 37m

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
08h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.2 mi
461.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
04h 11m from Port Lavaca
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 535.9 miles (862.4 km) and usually takes 08h 23m 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 264 miles from Port Lavaca and 271.9 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 461.7 miles (743 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 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 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 $71.46 one way or $142.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Lavaca and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Lavaca and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 461.68 mi (743.01 km).

Port Lavaca

#1 Port Lavaca

City in Texas, United States

Population11,671
Coordinates28.6150000, -96.6260900
Altitude4
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 (-96.626036, 28.614939)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 862 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.91 gal
71.58 L · about $71.46
Round trip
$142.92
37.82 gal · 143.16 L
Estimated CO2
168.1 kg one way
Round trip: 336.1 kg / 741 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $71.46 $142.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $80.41 $160.81
Premium $4.59 $86.82 $173.63
Diesel $3.99 $75.51 $151.02

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 Port Lavaca and Lubbock. The current time is 19:47:41.

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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.