How far is Hereford, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Hereford, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 110 miles (177.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.03 mi
01h 43m
Flight
90.97 mi
146.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.97 mi
Kilometers
146.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.03 mi
Kilometers
177.08 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sun, Apr 12, 2:45 PM CDT
Return by in Hereford
Sun, Apr 12, 4:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hereford
2026-04-12T13:02
Arrive Lubbock
Sun, Apr 12, 2:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hereford
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Springlake
TX

Town of the United States

From Hereford
50.6 mi
00h 51m
To Lubbock
59.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    74 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    2460 ft · 35 sec · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 25 Mile Avenue

    21.1 mi · 31 min · South 25 Mile Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    21 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    684 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    15.6 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Delano Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Delano Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Avenue Q

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Avenue Q

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 25 Mile Avenue
21.1 mi · 19%
North Main Street
5.93 mi · 5%
East Delano Avenue
2.31 mi · 2%
Avenue Q
1.12 mi · 1%
West 1st Street
0.47 mi
19th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33.5 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springlake
00h 51m from Hereford
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hereford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hereford to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 110 miles (177.1 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Hereford and 59.3 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hereford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hereford and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 90.97 mi (146.41 km).

Hereford

#1 Hereford

City in Texas, United States

Population14,389
Coordinates34.8152100, -102.3993200
Altitude1163
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: (-102.399111, 34.815309)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.7 L · about $14.66
Round trip
$29.33
7.76 gal · 29.4 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.66 $29.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $4.59 $17.81 $35.63
Diesel $3.99 $15.49 $30.99

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hereford and Lubbock. The current time is 13:02:19.

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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.