How far is Round Rock, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Round Rock, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 362.9 miles (584.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 323.7 miles (520.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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
362.96 mi
05h 45m
Flight
323.68 mi
520.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
323.68 mi
Kilometers
520.91 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.96 mi
Kilometers
584.12 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM CDT
Return by in Round Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Rock
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 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
5:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Round Rock
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
Novice
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Round Rock
180.9 mi
02h 52m
To Lubbock
182 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Round Rock and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Round Rock and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on South Mays Street

    142 m · 19 sec · South Mays Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Liberty Avenue

    573 ft · 17 sec · West Liberty Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Round Rock Avenue

    1498 ft · 37 sec · Round Rock Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1544 ft · 24 sec · North Interstate 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    1143 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 29: Burnet

    1541 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35

    2691 ft · 1 min · South Interstate 35

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West University Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West University Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on TX 29 West

    1.9 mi · 2 min · TX 29 West

  11. 11

    Continue on West State Highway 29

    6.4 mi · 8 min · West State Highway 29

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North US Highway 183

    36.1 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  13. 13

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  25. 25

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  38. 38

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  41. 41

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Round Rock 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
42 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 21%
North US Highway 183
73 mi · 20%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 19%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 6%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 3%
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

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
323.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novice
02h 52m from Round Rock
Leave By
5:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Round Rock 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 Round Rock to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 362.9 miles (584.1 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Novice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.9 miles from Round Rock and 182 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 323.7 miles (520.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 5:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.41 one way or $96.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Round Rock and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 323.68 mi (520.91 km).

Round Rock

#1 Round Rock

The fourth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population137,575
Coordinates30.5082600, -97.6789000
Altitude224
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: South Mays Street (-97.678712, 30.508316)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 584 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.81 gal
48.48 L · about $48.41
Round trip
$96.82
25.62 gal · 96.96 L
Estimated CO2
113.8 kg one way
Round trip: 227.7 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.41 $96.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.47 $108.94
Premium $4.59 $58.81 $117.62
Diesel $3.99 $51.15 $102.30

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 Round Rock and Lubbock. The current time is 21:55:59.

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.