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

The driving distance from Willow Park, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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
297.1 mi
04h 19m
Flight
249.59 mi
401.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.59 mi
Kilometers
401.67 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.1 mi
Kilometers
478.14 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sun, Apr 19, 9:47 AM CDT
Return by in Willow Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Park
2026-04-19T05:27
Arrive Lubbock
Sun, Apr 19, 9:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow 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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Willow Park
148 mi
02h 09m
To Lubbock
149.1 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
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 Willow Park and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Squaw Creek Road

    1071 ft · 52 sec · Squaw Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ranch House Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Ranch House Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Lake Drive

    3240 ft · 2 min · East Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mikus Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Mikus Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto East Interstate 20

    881 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West, US 180 West

    700 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    176.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  8. 8

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  16. 16

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow Park and Lubbock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
176 mi · 59%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 25%
Highway 84
20 mi · 7%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 2%
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

176 mi · 02h 58m

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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
249.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
02h 09m from Willow Park
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Willow Park 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 Willow Park to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148 miles from Willow Park and 149.1 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.60 one way or $79.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Park and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 249.59 mi (401.67 km).

Willow Park

#1 Willow Park

City in Texas, United States

Population5,994
Coordinates32.7626300, -97.6505800
Altitude284
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: Squaw Creek Road (-97.651026, 32.762766)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.69 L · about $39.60
Round trip
$79.21
20.96 gal · 79.38 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.60 $79.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.56 $89.12
Premium $4.59 $48.11 $96.23
Diesel $3.99 $41.85 $83.69

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 Willow Park and Lubbock. The current time is 05:27:49.

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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.