How far is Hudson Oaks, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Hudson Oaks, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 291.2 miles (468.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
291.25 mi
04h 21m
Flight
246.52 mi
396.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.52 mi
Kilometers
396.74 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.25 mi
Kilometers
468.72 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Wed, May 13, 1:22 AM CDT
Return by in Hudson Oaks
Wed, May 13, 5:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson Oaks
2026-05-12T21:01
Arrive Lubbock
Wed, May 13, 1:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson Oaks
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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Hudson Oaks
145.5 mi
02h 10m
To Lubbock
145.8 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson Oaks and Lubbock.

  1. 1

    Start on Fort Worth Highway

    1234 ft · 29 sec · Fort Worth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Oakridge Drive

    1683 ft · 50 sec · South Oakridge Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    2551 ft · 51 sec · East Interstate 20

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West

    975 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    173.6 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  6. 6

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  14. 14

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  16. 16

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 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 Hudson Oaks 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
174 mi · 60%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 26%
Highway 84
20 mi · 7%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 2%
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

174 mi · 02h 55m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
246.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
02h 10m from Hudson Oaks
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hudson Oaks and Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hudson Oaks to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 291.2 miles (468.7 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Hudson Oaks and 145.8 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.85 one way or $77.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson Oaks and Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson Oaks and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 246.52 mi (396.74 km).

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#1 Hudson Oaks

City in Parker County, Texas, United States

Population3,564
Coordinates32.7570700, -97.7067000
Altitude318
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: US 180 (-97.7067, 32.757079)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.28 gal
38.9 L · about $38.85
Round trip
$77.70
20.56 gal · 77.8 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.7 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.85 $77.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.71 $87.42
Premium $4.59 $47.20 $94.39
Diesel $3.99 $41.05 $82.10

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson Oaks and Lubbock. The current time is 21:01:18.

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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.