How far is Brady, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Brady, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
253.87 mi
03h 55m
Flight
223.86 mi
360.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.86 mi
Kilometers
360.26 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.87 mi
Kilometers
408.57 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM CDT
Return by in Brady
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brady
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brady
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
Sweetwater
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Brady
125.6 mi
01h 57m
To Lubbock
128.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    67 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    86 m · 8 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    1076 ft · 14 sec · Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto United States Highway 87

    32 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 87

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    20.4 mi · 21 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  13. 13

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  25. 25

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  26. 26

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  27. 27

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brady and Lubbock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 29%
United States Highway 87
32 mi · 13%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 12%
North Main Street
20.4 mi · 8%
Highway 84
20 mi · 8%
Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 84 West

Keep slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 14m

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
223.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
01h 57m from Brady
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brady 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 Brady to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Brady and 128.3 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brady and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sweetwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brady and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 223.86 mi (360.26 km).

Brady

#1 Brady

City in Texas

Population5,178
Coordinates31.1351700, -99.3350600
Altitude511
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: Main Street (-99.335051, 31.135546)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.96 gal
33.91 L · about $33.86
Round trip
$67.72
17.92 gal · 67.82 L
Estimated CO2
79.6 kg one way
Round trip: 159.3 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.86 $67.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.10 $76.20
Premium $4.59 $41.14 $82.27
Diesel $3.99 $35.78 $71.55

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 Brady and Lubbock. The current time is 20:24:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.