How far is Bula, TX from Muleshoe, TX?

The driving distance from Bula, TX to Muleshoe, TX is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.72 mi
00h 30m
Flight
22.31 mi
35.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.31 mi
Kilometers
35.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.72 mi
Kilometers
46.22 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muleshoe
Thu, Oct 15, 5:12 PM CDT
Return by in Bula
Thu, Oct 15, 5:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bula
2026-10-15T16:42
Arrive Muleshoe
Thu, Oct 15, 5:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bula
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sudan
TX

City in Texas, U.

From Bula
13.9 mi
00h 15m
To Muleshoe
14.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph NNW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bula and Muleshoe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bula and Muleshoe.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bula and Muleshoe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

13.5 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sudan
00h 15m from Bula
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bula and Patchy Fog near Muleshoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bula to Muleshoe?

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sudan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Bula and 14.9 miles from Muleshoe.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bula and Patchy Fog near Muleshoe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bula and Muleshoe. Straight-line distance: 22.31 mi (35.91 km).

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#1 Bula

Located in southeastern Bailey County on the semi-arid high plains of the Llano Estacado, this rural community sits at an elevation of 3,793 feet.

Population0
Coordinates33.9114800, -102.6379800
Altitude1156
CountryUnited States
Muleshoe

#2 Muleshoe

City in Texas, USA

Population4,822
Coordinates34.2264700, -102.7238300
Altitude1156
CountryUnited States
Start: FM 37 (-102.637979, 33.911633)
End: North 1st Street (-102.723764, 34.226431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.75
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $3.88 $7.75
Mid-grade $4.35 $4.39 $8.78
Premium $4.72 $4.77 $9.54
Diesel $5.78 $5.83 $11.67

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bula and Muleshoe. The current time is 16:42:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.