How far is Saginaw, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Saginaw, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 317.7 miles (511.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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
317.69 mi
04h 35m
Flight
264.28 mi
425.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.28 mi
Kilometers
425.31 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.69 mi
Kilometers
511.28 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Wed, May 13, 9:32 PM CDT
Return by in Saginaw
Thu, May 14, 2:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saginaw
2026-05-13T16:57
Arrive Lubbock
Wed, May 13, 9:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saginaw
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
Tye
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Saginaw
158.3 mi
02h 17m
To Lubbock
159.4 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
96°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saginaw and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Saginaw Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Saginaw Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    2715 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 820 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 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 Saginaw 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
188 mi · 59%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 23%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
Jim Wright Freeway
9.92 mi · 3%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.89 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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.4 mi
264.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tye
02h 17m from Saginaw
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saginaw and Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saginaw to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 317.7 miles (511.3 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Saginaw and 159.4 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.36 one way or $84.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saginaw and Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saginaw and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 264.28 mi (425.31 km).

Saginaw

#1 Saginaw

City in Texas

Population24,860
Coordinates32.8601300, -97.3639100
Altitude222
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 Saginaw Boulevard (-97.363868, 32.860157)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.21 gal
42.44 L · about $42.36
Round trip
$84.73
22.42 gal · 84.88 L
Estimated CO2
99.6 kg one way
Round trip: 199.2 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.36 $84.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.66 $95.33
Premium $4.59 $51.47 $102.93
Diesel $3.99 $44.76 $89.52

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saginaw and Lubbock. The current time is 16:57:39.

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.