How far is Bridgeport, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
258.54 mi
04h 04m
Flight
237.88 mi
382.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.88 mi
Kilometers
382.83 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.54 mi
Kilometers
416.08 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
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
Benjamin
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Bridgeport
128.7 mi
02h 02m
To Lubbock
129.9 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
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 Bridgeport and Lubbock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 13th Street

    31 m · 9 sec · 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Halsell Street

    2577 ft · 51 sec · Halsell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chico Highway

    2120 ft · 45 sec · Chico Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lake Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    22.9 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West

  12. 12

    Continue on West Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  15. 15

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82

  17. 17

    Continue on Idalou Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Idalou Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 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 Bridgeport 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 380
97.7 mi · 38%
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 36%
US Highway 82
32 mi · 12%
West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 9%
East 19th Street
2.14 mi · 1%
Idalou Road
2.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 82 West

Continue on US Highway 82 West

93.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
237.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benjamin
02h 02m from Bridgeport
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Benjamin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Bridgeport and 129.9 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.46 one way or $68.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benjamin

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 Benjamin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Munday City Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Munday City Hall

Munday , TX
121 E Main St, Munday, TX 76371
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Museum
Knox City City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Knox City City Hall

Knox City , TX
902 E Main St, Knox City, TX 79529
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Knox City Housing Authority

Knox City , TX
203 S W 4th St, Knox City, TX 79529
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 237.88 mi (382.83 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

City in Wise County, Texas, US

Population6,637
Coordinates33.2101200, -97.7547600
Altitude244
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: 13th Street (-97.754539, 33.210118)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.53 L · about $34.46
Round trip
$68.93
18.24 gal · 69.06 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.46 $68.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.78 $77.56
Premium $4.59 $41.87 $83.74
Diesel $3.99 $36.42 $72.83

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 Bridgeport and Lubbock. The current time is 20:20:51.

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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.