How far is Sunnyvale, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Sunnyvale, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 369.1 miles (594 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310.8 miles (500.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
369.07 mi
05h 42m
Flight
310.82 mi
500.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.82 mi
Kilometers
500.22 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.07 mi
Kilometers
593.96 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Fri, May 22, 6:54 PM CDT
Return by in Sunnyvale
Sat, May 23, 12:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunnyvale
2026-05-22T13:12
Arrive Lubbock
Fri, May 22, 6:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunnyvale
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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Sunnyvale
180.1 mi
02h 51m
To Lubbock
189 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sunnyvale and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    527 ft · 43 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Raider Drive

    139 m · 21 sec · Raider Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Collins Road

    1012 ft · 25 sec · North Collins Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Collins Road

    42 m · 4 sec · North Collins Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Collins Road

    3014 ft · 1 min · North Collins Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East US Highway 80

    1766 ft · 33 sec · East US Highway 80

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 80 West

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30.9 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  14. 14

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  22. 22

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  23. 23

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  24. 24

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunnyvale 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
198 mi · 54%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 20%
Tom Landry Freeway
30.9 mi · 8%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
East R L Thornton Freeway
7.64 mi · 2%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 mi · 03h 05m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.3 mi
310.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 51m from Sunnyvale
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 369.1 miles (594 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.1 miles from Sunnyvale and 189 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 310.8 miles (500.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.20 one way or $98.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyvale and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 310.82 mi (500.22 km).

Sunnyvale

#1 Sunnyvale

Town in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population7,066
Coordinates32.7965200, -96.5608200
Altitude148
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: (-96.560625, 32.796677)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.02 gal
49.3 L · about $49.20
Round trip
$98.41
26.04 gal · 98.6 L
Estimated CO2
115.7 kg one way
Round trip: 231.4 kg / 510 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.20 $98.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.36 $110.72
Premium $4.59 $59.77 $119.55
Diesel $3.99 $51.99 $103.98

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunnyvale and Lubbock. The current time is 13:12:27.

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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.