Trip from Lubbock, TX to Bullard, TX

Drive Time

7h 54m

Distance

458.5 mi

738 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$70

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

7h 45m ★

6 AM

7h 54m

8 AM

8h 12m

10 AM

8h 0m

12 PM

7h 58m

3 PM

8h 1m

5 PM

8h 11m

8 PM

7h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lubbock, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Bullard, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

Spanning 458.5 miles across Texas, your journey from Lubbock to Bullard takes approximately 7 hours and 54 minutes of driving time. Because this is a significant distance, most travelers prefer to complete the trek in a single long day, though you should be prepared for a full day behind the wheel. You will primarily navigate via US 84 and the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, which together account for 68% of your total mileage. Expect to set aside about $70 for fuel to cover the trip. Since both your start and end points remain within the Great Plains region, the landscape maintains a consistent feel throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, highway-focused route that is best suited for those comfortable with steady, long-distance travel.

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

229.2 miles from Lubbock, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a drive defined by steady highway travel rather than technical, winding backroads. The route relies heavily on US 84, which serves as the backbone of your trip and provides a consistent rhythm for the majority of the 458.5 miles. You will encounter one particularly long stretch of 183 miles on US 84, requiring you to remain focused and well-rested for extended periods of cruising. Because 68% of the journey is highway-based, you can maintain a reliable pace, though the character of the road stays relatively uniform from start to finish. This is an ideal route for drivers who prefer predictable, high-speed transit over frequent turns or elevation changes.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 183 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.7 miles in near US 84.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 458.5 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 115.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 298.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 321.3 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

115.7 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | US 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

298.7 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport

321.3 mi into trip | ~5h 29m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 20 East: Dallas

357.2 mi into trip | ~6h 7m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Shreveport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / right lanes. Toward I 20 East: Shreveport

450.8 mi into trip | ~7h 44m in

Take the exit toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville

Towns Along This Route

Between Lubbock, TX and Bullard, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Loop 49 Toll.

Shreveport

298.7 mi in | ~5h 5m | via I 20

Loop 49 Toll

430 mi in | ~7h 22m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 84	183 mi	3h 5m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway	109.3 mi	1h 53m
US Highway 84	73.9 mi	1h 14m
East Highway 84	26.9 mi	26m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway	22 mi	23m
Toll 49	20 mi	21m
US Highway 69 North	6.4 mi	7m
Slaton Road	4.8 mi	6m

Longest stretch: US 84 — 183 mi, about 3h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Bullard, TX.

Start on US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 6 sec · 19th Street

Turn left onto US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q

Continue on US 84

4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

Continue on US 84

6.9 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Ralls Road

Turn straight onto TX 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

183 mi · 3 hr 5 min · US 84

Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 20

23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

14 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the none lane.

Continue on I 20

22 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

73 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Toward I 20 East: Shreveport Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward Loop 49 Toll

Turn right

0.4 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto Loop 49 Toll

20 mi · 21 min · Toll 49

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 69: Tyler, Jacksonville

Keep slight right at fork

200 ft · 6 sec

Merge onto US 69

0.3 mi · 24 sec · South Broadway Avenue

Continue on US 69

6.4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 69 North

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto FM 344

142 ft · 2 sec · South Henderson Street

Arrive at destination

FM 344

Trip Plan

To manage the nearly eight-hour duration effectively, you should plan for at least two dedicated stops to break up the drive. Leaving Lubbock early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential fatigue as you approach the final leg toward Bullard. Given the 183-mile longest stretch on US 84, ensure your fuel tank is topped off before entering these isolated sections to avoid any range anxiety. Since this trip is manageable as a single-day push, keep your departure time flexible to account for traffic fluctuations. A helpful tip for this specific route is to prioritize your rest stops during the long US 84 segments, as these areas offer fewer opportunities for quick diversions compared to the more populated sections of the highway.

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 229.2 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 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 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 229.2 miles or 3h 54m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bullard, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lubbock, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX

This is one driving day of about 458.5 miles and 7h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Lubbock, 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 US 84 for about 183 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 229.2 mi from Lubbock, TX · 3h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Burleson, TX

229 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

Rotan, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burleson, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 229.2 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183 miles.

Arriving in Bullard, TX

The final approach into Bullard, 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 Bullard, 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

$70.04 one way

$140.08 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 160 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$76.75	$153.51
premium	$4.59	$82.87	$165.75
diesel	$5.64	$101.86	$203.73

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: 160.4 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	137.5	1	$48.14	$22.01
Efficient EV	114.6	1	$40.12	$18.34
EV Truck/SUV	183.4	2	$64.19	$29.34

Gas CO2

160 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lubbock, TX

Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday

Local time

3:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bullard, TX

Afternoon in Bullard on Sunday

Local time

3:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 54m 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 Lubbock, TX to Bullard, TX covers 458.5 miles and takes about 7h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 84, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, US Highway 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 229.2 miles from Lubbock, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.04 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.