How far is Waxahachie, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Waxahachie, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 353.8 miles (569.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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
353.78 mi
05h 12m
Flight
301.6 mi
485.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.6 mi
Kilometers
485.38 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.78 mi
Kilometers
569.35 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM CDT
Return by in Waxahachie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waxahachie
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Lubbock
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waxahachie
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 Waxahachie
176.3 mi
02h 36m
To Lubbock
177.5 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Rogers Street

    40 m · 10 sec · North Rogers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West US 287 Business

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West US 287 Business

  5. 5

    Continue on West US Highway 287 Business

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 287 Business

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 287 Business North

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    37.9 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    190.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  20. 20

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waxahachie 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
194 mi · 55%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 21%
US 287 Business North
38.2 mi · 11%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

190 mi · 03h 13m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
301.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 36m from Waxahachie
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 353.8 miles (569.4 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 176.3 miles from Waxahachie and 177.5 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.16 one way or $94.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waxahachie and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waxahachie and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 301.6 mi (485.38 km).

Waxahachie

#1 Waxahachie

A city in Ellis County, Texas.

Population39,797
Coordinates32.3865300, -96.8483300
Altitude170
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: (-96.848357, 32.386486)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 569 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.48 gal
47.26 L · about $47.16
Round trip
$94.32
24.96 gal · 94.52 L
Estimated CO2
110.9 kg one way
Round trip: 221.8 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.16 $94.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.06 $106.13
Premium $4.59 $57.30 $114.59
Diesel $3.99 $49.83 $99.67

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

There is no time difference between Waxahachie and Lubbock. The current time is 04:01:37.

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.