How far is Aledo, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Aledo, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 300.1 miles (483 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.15 mi
04h 31m
Flight
253.47 mi
407.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.47 mi
Kilometers
407.92 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.15 mi
Kilometers
483.04 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Aledo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aledo
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aledo
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 Aledo
149.8 mi
02h 15m
To Lubbock
150.3 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aledo and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aledo and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    118 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on North FM 1187

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North FM 1187

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    97 m · 6 sec · East Interstate 20

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Weatherford

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    180.8 mi · 3 hr 3 min

  6. 6

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  14. 14

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  16. 16

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aledo 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
181 mi · 60%
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

181 mi · 03h 03m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
253.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
02h 15m from Aledo
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aledo 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 Aledo to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 300.1 miles (483 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 149.8 miles from Aledo and 150.3 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.02 one way or $80.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aledo and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aledo and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 253.47 mi (407.92 km).

Aledo

#1 Aledo

City in Parker County, Texas, United States

Population5,335
Coordinates32.6959600, -97.6022500
Altitude269
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: North Front Street (-97.602257, 32.696098)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.09 L · about $40.02
Round trip
$80.04
21.18 gal · 80.18 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.02 $80.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.03 $90.06
Premium $4.59 $48.62 $97.24
Diesel $3.99 $42.29 $84.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aledo and Lubbock. The current time is 00:56:33.

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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.