How far is Sugar Land, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Sugar Land, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 529.7 miles (852.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 456.8 miles (735.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
529.71 mi
08h 15m
Flight
456.77 mi
735.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
456.77 mi
Kilometers
735.1 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
529.71 mi
Kilometers
852.49 km
Drive Time
08h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in Sugar Land
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Land
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:15 PM to 3:45 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Land
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Goldthwaite
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Sugar Land
263.3 mi
04h 07m
To Lubbock
266.4 mi
04h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Sugar Land and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Land and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on US Highway 90A

    659 ft · 20 sec · US Highway 90A

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    3.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 90A

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Grand Parkway South

    2767 ft · 1 min · West Grand Parkway South

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    14.2 mi · 16 min · West Grand Parkway South

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Houston

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    48.2 mi · 49 min · Katy Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  18. 18

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  30. 30

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  34. 34

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  41. 41

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  42. 42

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  43. 43

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  44. 44

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  46. 46

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Land 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
47 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 15%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 14%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 14%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 13%
Katy Freeway
48.2 mi · 9%
Bergstrom Expressway
35.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.9 mi
456.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldthwaite
04h 07m from Sugar Land
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 529.7 miles (852.5 km) and usually takes 08h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goldthwaite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 263.3 miles from Sugar Land and 266.4 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 456.8 miles (735.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.63 one way or $141.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Goldthwaite

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goldthwaite, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldthwaite.

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

84 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

88 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

111 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Land and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 456.77 mi (735.1 km).

Sugar Land

#1 Sugar Land

The fifth most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Population117,875
Coordinates29.6196800, -95.6349500
Altitude23
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: US 90 ALT (-95.634988, 29.619828)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 852 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.69 gal
70.76 L · about $70.63
Round trip
$141.26
37.38 gal · 141.52 L
Estimated CO2
166.1 kg one way
Round trip: 332.2 kg / 732 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.63 $141.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $79.47 $158.94
Premium $4.59 $85.81 $171.61
Diesel $3.99 $74.63 $149.26

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 Sugar Land and Lubbock. The current time is 20:20:02.

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.