How far is Royse City, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Royse City, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 377.6 miles (607.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.7 miles (517.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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
377.6 mi
05h 36m
Flight
321.68 mi
517.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.68 mi
Kilometers
517.69 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
377.6 mi
Kilometers
607.69 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM CDT
Return by in Royse City
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royse City
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royse City
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 Royse City
188.2 mi
02h 48m
To Lubbock
189.4 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°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 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 Royse City and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Royse City and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on South Elm Street

    2021 ft · 42 sec · South Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Interstate 30

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 30

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

    30.1 mi · 35 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30.9 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  8. 8

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  16. 16

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Royse City 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
198 mi · 52%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 20%
Tom Landry Freeway
30.9 mi · 8%
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
30.1 mi · 8%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
321.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baird
02h 48m from Royse City
Leave By
5:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Royse City 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 Royse City to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 377.6 miles (607.7 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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 188.2 miles from Royse City and 189.4 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 321.7 miles (517.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 5:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.34 one way or $100.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royse City and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 321.68 mi (517.69 km).

Royse City

#1 Royse City

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

Population14,702
Coordinates32.9751200, -96.3324800
Altitude169
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 Elm Street (-96.332481, 32.975136)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 608 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.32 gal
50.44 L · about $50.34
Round trip
$100.67
26.64 gal · 100.88 L
Estimated CO2
118.4 kg one way
Round trip: 236.7 kg / 522 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.34 $100.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.64 $113.27
Premium $4.59 $61.15 $122.30
Diesel $3.99 $53.19 $106.37

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 Royse City and Lubbock. The current time is 22:05:20.

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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.