How far is Hudson, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Hudson, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 511.9 miles (823.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 451.3 miles (726.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Lubbock.
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Start on Blacksmith Court
11 m · 4 sec · Blacksmith Court
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Turn right onto Blacksmith Drive
1489 ft · 1 min · Blacksmith Drive
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Turn left onto West Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Road
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Turn right onto Fairbanks North Houston Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Fairbanks North Houston Road
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Turn right onto North Sam Houston Parkway West
1.3 km · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Turn sharp left onto Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
2018 ft · 43 sec · Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 249 North
947 ft · 23 sec · Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
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Merge slight left onto Tomball Parkway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on State Highway 105
5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight left
755 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Memorial Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Loop 340
8.4 mi · 11 min · East Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right
638 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto West Loop 340
734 ft · 16 sec · West Loop 340
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Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340
1 km · 1 min · West Loop 340
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Turn left onto West Waco Drive
65 m · 4 sec · West Waco Drive
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Continue on Woodway Drive
1109 ft · 26 sec · Woodway Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 84
956 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto George W Bush Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway
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Continue on West US Highway 84
5.2 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on East McGregor Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · East McGregor Drive
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Continue on West US Highway 84
98.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on Garmon Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garmon Drive
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on Lamar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
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Turn right onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson and Lubbock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West US Highway 84
Continue on West US Highway 84
98.3 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hudson and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 511.9 miles (823.8 km) and usually takes 08h 25m 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?
Mullin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 260 miles from Hudson and 252 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 451.3 miles (726.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 CST. 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 $64.06 one way or $128.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hudson and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.
Stop Ideas Near Mullin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mullin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 451.32 mi (726.33 km).
#1 Hudson
Hudson is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9024500, -95.5024400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 824 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.55 | $64.06 | $128.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $73.34 | $146.68 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $80.17 | $160.34 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $102.06 | $204.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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