How far is University Park, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from University Park, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 332.9 miles (535.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.5 miles (477.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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
332.91 mi
05h 29m
Flight
296.46 mi
477.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.46 mi
Kilometers
477.11 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.91 mi
Kilometers
535.76 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Tue, May 5, 12:59 AM CDT
Return by in University Park
Tue, May 5, 6:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave University Park
2026-05-04T19:29
Arrive Lubbock
Tue, May 5, 12:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in University Park
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 University Park
176.1 mi
02h 44m
To Lubbock
156.8 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Lovers Lane

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lovers Lane

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward DNT South

    908 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    3 mi · 3 min · Dallas North Tollway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

    1253 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1184 ft · 26 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1774 ft · 43 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North

    747 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  17. 17

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  21. 21

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  29. 29

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  30. 30

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  31. 31

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between University Park 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
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
188 mi · 57%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 22%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
SH 183 TEXpress
16.5 mi · 5%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 4%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
296.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 44m from University Park
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving University Park and Partly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from University Park to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 332.9 miles (535.8 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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 176.1 miles from University Park and 156.8 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 296.5 miles (477.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.40 one way or $88.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around University Park and Partly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between University Park and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 296.46 mi (477.11 km).

University Park

#1 University Park

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population24,885
Coordinates32.8501300, -96.8002800
Altitude167
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: (-96.799675, 32.850607)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.75 gal
44.47 L · about $44.40
Round trip
$88.81
23.5 gal · 88.94 L
Estimated CO2
104.4 kg one way
Round trip: 208.8 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.40 $88.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.96 $99.92
Premium $4.59 $53.94 $107.89
Diesel $3.99 $46.92 $93.84

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between University Park and Lubbock. The current time is 19:29:42.

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.