How far is Rowlett, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Rowlett, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 365.4 miles (588.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.3 miles (497.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
365.44 mi
05h 24m
Flight
309.27 mi
497.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.27 mi
Kilometers
497.73 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.44 mi
Kilometers
588.12 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM CDT
Return by in Rowlett
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rowlett
2026-04-22T18:55
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rowlett
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
Baird
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Rowlett
182.1 mi
02h 42m
To Lubbock
183.3 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

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 Rowlett and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rowlett Street

    10 m · 3 sec · Rowlett Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    79 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1966 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto President George Bush Highway

    2325 ft · 46 sec · President George Bush Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll South

    1780 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas

    921 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    46.5 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  13. 13

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  21. 21

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  22. 22

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  23. 23

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rowlett 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
198 mi · 54%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 20%
I 30 West
47.3 mi · 13%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 mi · 03h 05m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
309.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baird
02h 42m from Rowlett
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rowlett 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 Rowlett to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 365.4 miles (588.1 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.1 miles from Rowlett and 183.3 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 309.3 miles (497.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 6:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.71 one way or $97.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rowlett and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 309.27 mi (497.73 km).

Rowlett

#1 Rowlett

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population68,388
Coordinates32.9029000, -96.5638800
Altitude154
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: Rowlett Street (-96.563897, 32.9029)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 588 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.89 gal
48.81 L · about $48.71
Round trip
$97.42
25.78 gal · 97.62 L
Estimated CO2
114.6 kg one way
Round trip: 229.1 kg / 505 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.71 $97.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.81 $109.62
Premium $4.59 $59.18 $118.36
Diesel $3.99 $51.47 $102.94

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rowlett and Lubbock. The current time is 18:55:37.

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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.