How far is San Angelo, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from San Angelo, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
198.2 mi
03h 01m
Flight
167.81 mi
270.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.81 mi
Kilometers
270.07 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.2 mi
Kilometers
318.98 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM CDT
Return by in San Angelo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Angelo
2026-04-22T18:51
Arrive Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Angelo
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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From San Angelo
98.9 mi
01h 30m
To Lubbock
99.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 San Angelo and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Angelo and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on East Harris Avenue

    1855 ft · 1 min · East Harris Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Koenigheim Street

    1164 ft · 20 sec · North Koenigheim Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Bryant Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 87 North

    23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    52 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87 North

  7. 7

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  8. 8

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  10. 10

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Lynn Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lynn Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Lubbock Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    51.2 mi · 52 min · North US Highway 87

  14. 14

    Continue on Tahoka Highway

    4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 50th Street

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Interstate 27

    72 m · 7 sec · Interstate 27

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 50th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 50th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    2 mi · 2 min · Avenue Q

  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 San Angelo and Lubbock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 North
91.1 mi · 46%
North US Highway 87
66.4 mi · 33%
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 9%
Tahoka Highway
4.41 mi · 2%
William Crooker Highway
4.33 mi · 2%
North Bryant Boulevard
4.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87 North

Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

52 mi · 00h 52m

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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
167.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
01h 30m from San Angelo
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Angelo 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 San Angelo to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from San Angelo and 99.4 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.45 one way or $52.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Angelo and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Angelo and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 167.81 mi (270.07 km).

San Angelo

#1 San Angelo

The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.

Population101,612
Coordinates31.4637700, -100.4370400
Altitude562
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 Harris Avenue (-100.437096, 31.463902)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.48 L · about $26.45
Round trip
$52.91
14 gal · 52.96 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.45 $52.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.76 $59.53
Premium $4.59 $32.14 $64.27
Diesel $3.99 $27.95 $55.90

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 San Angelo and Lubbock. The current time is 18:51:38.

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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.