How far is West Lake Hills, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from West Lake Hills, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 374.1 miles (602.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 328.3 miles (528.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m 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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Road
374.11 mi
06h 03m
Flight
328.33 mi
528.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
328.33 mi
Kilometers
528.39 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.11 mi
Kilometers
602.07 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in West Lake Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lake Hills
2026-04-22T18:58
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 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
11:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lake Hills
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
Novice
TX

City in Texas, USA

From West Lake Hills
186.7 mi
03h 01m
To Lubbock
187.4 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 West Lake Hills and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lake Hills and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Redbud Trail

    1.6 mi · 5 min · Redbud Trail

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Austin Boulevard

    1673 ft · 44 sec · Lake Austin Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Enfield Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Enfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Newfield Lane

    17 m · 1 sec · Newfield Lane

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 North: North Mopac

    658 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · North Mopac Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Research Boulevard

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 North: Research Boulevard North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 183 North: Research Boulevard

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  13. 13

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  25. 25

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  38. 38

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  41. 41

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lake Hills 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
42 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 20%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 19%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 18%
US 183 North
22.5 mi · 6%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 6%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
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

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
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
328.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novice
03h 01m from West Lake Hills
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lake Hills 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 West Lake Hills to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 374.1 miles (602.1 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?

Novice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.7 miles from West Lake Hills and 187.4 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 328.3 miles (528.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 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 $49.88 one way or $99.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lake Hills and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 328.33 mi (528.39 km).

West Lake Hills

#1 West Lake Hills

City in Texas, United States

Population3,254
Coordinates30.2979800, -97.8019500
Altitude238
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: Redbud Trail (-97.802201, 30.297898)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 602 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.2 gal
49.97 L · about $49.88
Round trip
$99.77
26.4 gal · 99.94 L
Estimated CO2
117.3 kg one way
Round trip: 234.6 kg / 517 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.88 $99.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.13 $112.25
Premium $4.59 $60.60 $121.20
Diesel $3.99 $52.71 $105.42

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 West Lake Hills and Lubbock. The current time is 18:58:40.

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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.