How far is Selma, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Selma, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 393.3 miles (633 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 346 miles (556.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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
393.35 mi
05h 57m
Flight
346.03 mi
556.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
346.03 mi
Kilometers
556.88 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
393.35 mi
Kilometers
633.04 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM CDT
Return by in Selma
Thu, Apr 23, 10:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selma
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selma
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
Paint Rock
TX

Town of the United States

From Selma
194.9 mi
02h 58m
To Lubbock
198.5 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

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 Selma and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Evans Road

    9 m · 7 sec · North Evans Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Interstate 35 North

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    154 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop

    726 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 West

    554 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  25. 25

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  38. 38

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  41. 41

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Selma 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
42 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
100 mi · 25%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 19%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 7%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 7%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

98.7 mi · 01h 37m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
346 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
02h 58m from Selma
Leave By
5:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Selma 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 Selma to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 393.3 miles (633 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.9 miles from Selma and 198.5 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 346 miles (556.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 5:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.45 one way or $104.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Selma and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Paint Rock

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 Paint Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Ballinger City Administrator
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Ballinger City Administrator

Ballinger , TX
700 Railroad Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paint Rock.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selma and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 346.03 mi (556.88 km).

Selma

#1 Selma

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population13,130
Coordinates29.5843900, -98.3058500
Altitude230
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: North Evans Road (-98.305872, 29.584379)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 633 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.88 gal
52.54 L · about $52.45
Round trip
$104.91
27.76 gal · 105.08 L
Estimated CO2
123.4 kg one way
Round trip: 246.7 kg / 544 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.45 $104.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.02 $118.04
Premium $4.59 $63.72 $127.45
Diesel $3.99 $55.42 $110.85

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 Selma and Lubbock. The current time is 22:32:39.

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.