How far is Bellmead, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Bellmead, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 361.1 miles (581.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.4 miles (496.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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
361.1 mi
05h 40m
Flight
308.39 mi
496.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.39 mi
Kilometers
496.31 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.1 mi
Kilometers
581.14 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM CDT
Return by in Bellmead
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellmead
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
5:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellmead
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
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From Bellmead
179.3 mi
02h 50m
To Lubbock
181.8 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Bellmead and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Interstate 35

    90 m · 6 sec · North Interstate 35

  2. 2

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  3. 3

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1320 ft · 30 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    130 m · 12 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Valley Mills Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1307 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Valley Mills Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    1381 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 84

    1092 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    114.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  23. 23

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  34. 34

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  35. 35

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  36. 36

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellmead 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
40 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84
115 mi · 32%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 21%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 19%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 6%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 84

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 09m

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
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
308.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
02h 50m from Bellmead
Leave By
5:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bellmead 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 Bellmead to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 361.1 miles (581.1 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.3 miles from Bellmead and 181.8 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 308.4 miles (496.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 5:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.14 one way or $96.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bellmead and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellmead and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 308.39 mi (496.31 km).

Bellmead

#1 Bellmead

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population10,835
Coordinates31.5940500, -97.1088900
Altitude133
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 Interstate 35 (-97.108739, 31.594038)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 581 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.74 gal
48.23 L · about $48.14
Round trip
$96.29
25.48 gal · 96.46 L
Estimated CO2
113.2 kg one way
Round trip: 226.4 kg / 499 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.14 $96.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.17 $108.34
Premium $4.59 $58.49 $116.98
Diesel $3.99 $50.87 $101.74

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 Bellmead and Lubbock. The current time is 04:29:14.

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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.