How far is Bridge City, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Bridge City, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 651.6 miles (1048.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 530.5 miles (853.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
651.61 mi
09h 48m
Flight
530.44 mi
853.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
530.44 mi
Kilometers
853.66 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
651.61 mi
Kilometers
1048.67 km
Drive Time
09h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sun, Apr 26, 11:19 PM CDT
Return by in Bridge City
Mon, Apr 27, 9:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridge City
2026-04-26T13:31
Arrive Lubbock
Sun, Apr 26, 11:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:49 PM to 5:19 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridge City
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kempner
TX

City in Lampasas County, Texas, United States

From Bridge City
315.8 mi
04h 54m
To Lubbock
335.9 mi
04h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridge City and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Ferry Road

    68 m · 16 sec · Old Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Texas Avenue

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Texas Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 73 West: Winnie, Houston

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    133.2 mi · 2 hr 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  16. 16

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  28. 28

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  32. 32

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  39. 39

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  40. 40

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  41. 41

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  42. 42

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  44. 44

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridge City 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
45 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 73 West
156 mi · 24%
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 12%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 11%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 11%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 11%
Bergstrom Expressway
35.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

TX 73 West

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+121.1 mi
530.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kempner
04h 54m from Bridge City
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bridge City and Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridge City to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 651.6 miles (1048.7 km) and usually takes 09h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kempner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 315.8 miles from Bridge City and 335.9 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 530.5 miles (853.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $86.88 one way or $173.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 204.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bridge City and Sunny then Areas Of Blowing Dust near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Kempner

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kempner, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

24 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

26 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Temple

63 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

70 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridge City and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 530.44 mi (853.66 km).

Bridge City

#1 Bridge City

City in Orange County, Texas, United States

Population7,862
Coordinates30.0207700, -93.8457300
Altitude3
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: Old Ferry Road (-93.845745, 30.02077)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1049 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.99 gal
87.04 L · about $86.88
Round trip
$173.76
45.98 gal · 174.08 L
Estimated CO2
204.3 kg one way
Round trip: 408.6 kg / 901 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $86.88 $173.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $97.75 $195.51
Premium $4.59 $105.55 $211.09
Diesel $3.99 $91.80 $183.60

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridge City and Lubbock. The current time is 13:31:11.

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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.