How far is Benbrook, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Benbrook, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 308.8 miles (497 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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
308.83 mi
04h 27m
Flight
261.83 mi
421.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.83 mi
Kilometers
421.38 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.83 mi
Kilometers
497.01 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM CDT
Return by in Benbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benbrook
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benbrook
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
Tye
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Benbrook
153.9 mi
02h 13m
To Lubbock
155 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°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 Benbrook and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wade Hampton Street

    2092 ft · 2 min · Wade Hampton Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mercedes Street

    880 ft · 24 sec · Mercedes Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    39 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Benbrook Boulevard

    2878 ft · 1 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest Loop 820

    139 m · 11 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West, I 820 North

    1525 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    805 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Abilene

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    189.3 mi · 3 hr 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  20. 20

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benbrook 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
189 mi · 61%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 24%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 2%
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

189 mi · 03h 12m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
261.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tye
02h 13m from Benbrook
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 308.8 miles (497 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Benbrook and 155 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.19 one way or $82.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benbrook and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 261.83 mi (421.38 km).

Benbrook

#1 Benbrook

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population23,312
Coordinates32.6731900, -97.4605800
Altitude210
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: Wade Hampton Street (-97.460779, 32.673189)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.9 gal
41.25 L · about $41.19
Round trip
$82.38
21.8 gal · 82.5 L
Estimated CO2
96.9 kg one way
Round trip: 193.7 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.19 $82.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.35 $92.69
Premium $4.59 $50.04 $100.08
Diesel $3.99 $43.52 $87.05

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 Benbrook and Lubbock. The current time is 02:14:45.

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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.