How far is Weslaco, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Weslaco, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 637.3 miles (1025.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 562.3 miles (904.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 58m 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
637.35 mi
09h 29m
Flight
562.29 mi
904.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
562.29 mi
Kilometers
904.92 km
Flight Time
01h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
637.35 mi
Kilometers
1025.72 km
Drive Time
09h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM CDT
Return by in Weslaco
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weslaco
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:29 PM to 4:59 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
5:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weslaco
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
Ingram
TX

City in Kerr County, Texas, USA

From Weslaco
316.3 mi
04h 44m
To Lubbock
321.1 mi
04h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Weslaco and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Texas Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Texas Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Expressway 83

    2799 ft · 56 sec · West Expressway 83

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto McAllen

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 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 Weslaco 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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 24%
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 18%
Nueces Street
83.2 mi · 13%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 12%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 7%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Keep slight right

98.7 mi · 01h 37m

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
09h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75 mi
562.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ingram
04h 44m from Weslaco
Leave By
5:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Weslaco 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 Weslaco to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 637.3 miles (1025.7 km) and usually takes 09h 29m 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?

Ingram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 316.3 miles from Weslaco and 321.1 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 562.3 miles (904.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 75 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 $84.99 one way or $169.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ingram

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ingram, 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 Ingram.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weslaco and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 562.29 mi (904.92 km).

Weslaco

#1 Weslaco

The largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Population43,273
Coordinates26.1595200, -97.9908400
Altitude24
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: 83-S (-97.990834, 26.159542)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1026 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.49 gal
85.13 L · about $84.99
Round trip
$169.98
44.98 gal · 170.26 L
Estimated CO2
199.9 kg one way
Round trip: 399.7 kg / 881 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $84.99 $169.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $95.63 $191.25
Premium $4.59 $103.25 $206.50
Diesel $3.99 $89.80 $179.61

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 Weslaco and Lubbock. The current time is 22:39:04.

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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.