How far is Lubbock, TX from Aledo, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Aledo, TX is about 299.9 miles (482.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Aledo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Aledo.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue Q
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
181.2 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1187, FM 3325: Aledo
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
1465 ft · 32 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto North FM 1187
2.2 mi · 4 min · North FM 1187
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Continue on Aledo Trail
155 m · 14 sec · Aledo Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Aledo Trail
38 m · 4 sec · Aledo Trail
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Continue on Maverick Street
119 m · 11 sec · Maverick Street
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Turn slight left
52 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Bowie Street
135 m · 13 sec · Bowie Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Aledo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
181 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aledo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Aledo?
The road trip is about 299.9 miles (482.7 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 149.9 miles from Lubbock and 150.1 miles from Aledo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.98 one way or $79.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aledo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Aledo. Straight-line distance: 253.47 mi (407.92 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Aledo
City in Parker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,335 |
| Coordinates | 32.6959600, -97.6022500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aledo (-97.60225, 32.69596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $3.78 | $39.98 | $79.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.99 | $89.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.57 | $97.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.25 | $84.49 |
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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