Origin
Bullard, TX
Afternoon in Bullard on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bullard, TX to Lubbock, TX
Drive Time
7h 55m
Distance
459.3 mi
739 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 47m
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6 AM
7h 56m
8 AM
8h 14m
10 AM
8h 2m
12 PM
8h 0m
3 PM
8h 3m
5 PM
8h 13m
8 PM
7h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bullard, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Spanning 459.3 miles across the Texas landscape, this journey from Bullard to Lubbock typically takes about 7 hours and 55 minutes of drive time. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, I-20, and US 84. While the trip is manageable as a single-day trek, it is a significant commitment that requires careful pacing. Expect to set aside roughly $70 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Great Plains locations. Since the route remains entirely within the state of Texas, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you head west. Whether you push through in one day or prefer a more relaxed pace, knowing the distance ahead is key to a smooth arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
229.6 miles from Bullard, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive offers a varied experience, characterized by a 44% highway share that transitions from faster interstate travel to more localized routes. You should be prepared for a substantial 219.1-mile stretch along the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. The road profile is a mixed drive, meaning your focus will shift as you move between high-speed arterial roads and secondary highways. Because the route balances these different road types, the personality of the drive changes significantly from start to finish. Staying alert is essential, as the rhythm of the drive fluctuates depending on whether you are cruising on the interstate or navigating the segments of US 84.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 219.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 459.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 82.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.9 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left toward Loop 49 Toll West
Navigation decision point
Toward Loop 49 Toll West
7
82.6 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
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I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
148.9 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 20 West
7
152.9 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
6
343 mi into trip
|
~5h 55m in
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US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Bullard, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Shreveport along the way.
Shreveport
28.1 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 219.1 mi | 3h 43m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 20 | 72.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 22 mi | 23m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| Toll 49 | 19.8 mi | 20m |
| East Highway 84 | 6.8 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 69 North | 6.4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 219.1 mi, about 3h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bullard, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on FM 344
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Henderson Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
3
Merge onto US 69
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 69 North
4
Continue on US 69
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Broadway Avenue
5
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Loop 49 Toll West
6
Merge onto Toll 49
20 mi
·
20 min
·
Toll 49
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Shreveport
8
Continue on Loop 49
411 ft
·
14 sec
·
Loop 49
9
Turn left onto Interstate 20 West
293 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate 20 West
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 20 West
11
Merge onto I 20
53 mi
·
53 min
·
I 20
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 20
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the none lane.
13
Merge onto I 20
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on I 20
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West
Use the none lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
190 mi
·
3 hr 12 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
19
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
20
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
21
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
22
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
23
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
Use the none lane.
25
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
27
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
28
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
29
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
30
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To tackle this 459.3-mile trip effectively, plan for at least two dedicated stops to break up the nearly eight-hour duration. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to ensure you reach Lubbock before nightfall, giving you time to settle in after the long haul. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that lengthy 219.1-mile stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, where service stations may be spaced further apart. Since the total drive time is nearly eight hours, don't hesitate to utilize your two planned breaks for a full stretch and a meal to maintain your focus. Taking advantage of these planned stops will make the transition between the different road types much more comfortable for both you and your passengers.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 229.6 miles from Bullard, TX, or about 4h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 101 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 229.6 miles or 4h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bullard, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bullard, TX
This is one driving day of about 459.3 miles and 7h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Bullard, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 219.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 229.6 mi from Bullard, TX · 4h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
230 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 229.6 miles from Bullard, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 219.1 miles.
Arriving in Lubbock, TX
The final approach into Lubbock, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lubbock, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.16 one way
$140.32 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
161 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $76.89 | $153.78 |
| premium | $4.59 | $83.02 | $166.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $102.04 | $204.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 137.8 | 1 | $48.23 | $22.05 |
| Efficient EV | 114.8 | 1 | $40.19 | $18.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 183.7 | 2 | $64.30 | $29.40 |
Gas CO2
161 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 55m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bullard, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 459.3 miles and takes about 7h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, US 84, I 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 229.6 miles from Bullard, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 459.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 82.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.9 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bullard, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Shreveport along the way.
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