Lubbock to The Colony: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288.8 miles 464.8 km · straight line
361 miles estimated 581 km · driving distance
7h 16min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from The Colony?

The distance from Lubbock to The Colony is 288.8 miles (464.8 km) as the crow flies. The Colony is located E of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361 miles, taking about 7h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lubbock and The Colony. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lubbock to The Colony

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 16min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 43min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 54min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & The Colony

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
The Colony
33.09°N, 96.89°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients