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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Quick Snapshot
Road
346.22 mi
05h 40m
Flight
291.68 mi
469.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.68 mi
Kilometers
469.42 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
346.22 mi
Kilometers
557.18 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 AM CDT
Return by in San Elizario
Sun, Apr 19, 5:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Elizario
2026-04-18T18:37
Arrive Lubbock
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:41 PM to 2:41 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
5:38 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Elizario
9:00 PM MDT
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
Dell City
TX

City in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States

From San Elizario
173.5 mi
02h 50m
To Lubbock
172.6 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
San Elizario Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Saturday
Using Clint as the closest live forecast in the El Paso County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NNE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on San Elizario Rd.

    134 m · 24 sec · San Elizario Rd.

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Socorro Road

    7 mi · 13 min · Socorro Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Americas Avenue

    1654 ft · 35 sec · South Americas Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on North Americas Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Americas Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 375 North

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Joe Battle Boulevard

    1015 ft · 20 sec · Joe Battle Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Montana Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 62

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62

  11. 11

    Continue on National Parks Highway

    33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Canal Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    39.6 mi · 45 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Marland Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Marland Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Marland Street

    3024 ft · 43 sec · East Marland Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Marland Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Marland Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Seminole Highway

    27.5 mi · 31 min · East Seminole Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Avenue A

    1394 ft · 26 sec · West Avenue A

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    40.4 mi · 43 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lubbock Road

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Lubbock Road

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    24.1 mi · 27 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Avenue Q

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    2698 ft · 55 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    1 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 62
102 mi · 30%
North Main Street
40.4 mi · 12%
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi · 11%
Lubbock Road
38.7 mi · 11%
National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 10%
East Seminole Highway
27.5 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.5 mi
291.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dell City
02h 50m from San Elizario
Leave By
5:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dell City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.2 mi away

City of Carlsbad Water System

Carlsbad , NM
101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Waste management service,Mining company
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Carlsbad Municipal Annex

Carlsbad , NM
114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Loving Village Hall

Loving , NM
415 W Cedar St, Loving, NM 88256
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dell City.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Elizario and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 291.68 mi (469.42 km).

San Elizario

#1 San Elizario

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population9,062
Coordinates31.5851100, -106.2727600
Altitude1110
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: Church Road (-106.272907, 31.585258)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 557 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.22 gal
46.25 L · about $46.18
Round trip
$92.36
24.44 gal · 92.5 L
Estimated CO2
108.6 kg one way
Round trip: 217.2 kg / 479 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between San Elizario, TX and Lubbock, TX. The current time in San Elizario is 18:37:18, although it is 19:37:18 in Lubbock.

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.