How far is San Elizario, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from San Elizario, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 346.2 miles (557.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.7 miles (469.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Elizario and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Elizario and Lubbock.
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Start on San Elizario Rd.
134 m · 24 sec · San Elizario Rd.
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Socorro Road
7 mi · 13 min · Socorro Road
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Turn right onto South Americas Avenue
1654 ft · 35 sec · South Americas Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Americas Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Americas Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 375 North
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Joe Battle Boulevard
1015 ft · 20 sec · Joe Battle Boulevard
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Turn right onto Montana Avenue
12.4 mi · 15 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Merge slight left onto South Canal Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto West Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Continue on West Marland Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Marland Street
3024 ft · 43 sec · East Marland Street
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Continue on South Marland Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Seminole Highway
27.5 mi · 31 min · East Seminole Highway
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Continue on West Avenue A
1394 ft · 26 sec · West Avenue A
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Turn left onto North Main Street
40.4 mi · 43 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
2668 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Lubbock Road
14.5 mi · 16 min · Lubbock Road
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Continue straight
24.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Avenue Q
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
2698 ft · 55 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway
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Turn right onto Avenue Q
1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q
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Turn left onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Elizario and Lubbock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving San Elizario and Sunny near Lubbock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Elizario to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 346.2 miles (557.2 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Dell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.5 miles from San Elizario and 172.6 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.7 miles (469.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.18 one way or $92.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between San Elizario and Lubbock, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Elizario and Sunny near Lubbock.
Stop Ideas Near Dell City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Carlsbad Water System
Carlsbad Municipal Annex
Loving Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dell City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Elizario and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 291.68 mi (469.42 km).
#1 San Elizario
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,062 |
| Coordinates | 31.5851100, -106.2727600 |
| Altitude | 1110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 557 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $46.18 | $92.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.96 | $103.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $56.10 | $112.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.79 | $97.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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