How far is Wells Branch, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Wells Branch, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 365.3 miles (587.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 326.5 miles (525.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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
365.32 mi
05h 53m
Flight
326.55 mi
525.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
326.55 mi
Kilometers
525.53 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.32 mi
Kilometers
587.93 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM CDT
Return by in Wells Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wells Branch
2026-04-22T18:52
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wells Branch
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
Novice
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Wells Branch
182.6 mi
02h 56m
To Lubbock
182.7 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Wells Branch and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wells Branch and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Quiet Wood Drive

    95 m · 15 sec · Quiet Wood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alpha Collier Drive

    774 ft · 36 sec · Alpha Collier Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Great Willow Drive

    115 m · 20 sec · Great Willow Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spring Wagon Lane

    659 ft · 34 sec · Spring Wagon Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Plain Rock Pass

    100 m · 18 sec · Plain Rock Pass

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Merrilltown Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Merrilltown Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Burnet Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Burnet Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2501 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Louis Henna Boulevard

    729 ft · 12 sec · West Louis Henna Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 45 Toll West

    1374 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North

    5.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 45 North

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, US 183 South, 183A Toll North

    2004 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on 183A Toll North, US 183 North

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road

    13.9 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  17. 17

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  29. 29

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  40. 40

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  41. 41

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  42. 42

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  43. 43

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  45. 45

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells Branch 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
46 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 20%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 20%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 19%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 6%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
183A Toll Road
13.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 84 West

Keep slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 14m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
326.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novice
02h 56m from Wells Branch
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 365.3 miles (587.9 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Novice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.6 miles from Wells Branch and 182.7 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 326.5 miles (525.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.71 one way or $97.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wells Branch and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wells Branch and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 326.55 mi (525.53 km).

Wells Branch

#1 Wells Branch

Census designated place

Population12,120
Coordinates30.4460400, -97.6794500
Altitude250
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: Quiet Wood Drive (-97.67922, 30.446384)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 588 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.89 gal
48.8 L · about $48.71
Round trip
$97.42
25.78 gal · 97.6 L
Estimated CO2
114.6 kg one way
Round trip: 229.1 kg / 505 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.71 $97.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.81 $109.62
Premium $4.59 $59.18 $118.36
Diesel $3.99 $51.47 $102.94

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Wells Branch and Lubbock. The current time is 18:52:29.

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.