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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Quick Snapshot
Road
299.94 mi
05h 08m
Flight
253.47 mi
407.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.47 mi
Kilometers
407.92 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.94 mi
Kilometers
482.71 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aledo
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-18T13:32
Arrive Aledo
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
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 Lubbock
149.9 mi
02h 34m
To Aledo
150.1 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NNE
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue Q

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  6. 6

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  7. 7

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1187, FM 3325: Aledo

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    1465 ft · 32 sec · East Interstate 20

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North FM 1187

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North FM 1187

  16. 16

    Continue on Aledo Trail

    155 m · 14 sec · Aledo Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Aledo Trail

    38 m · 4 sec · Aledo Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on Maverick Street

    119 m · 11 sec · Maverick Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    52 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Bowie Street

    135 m · 13 sec · Bowie Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
181 mi · 60%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 25%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 9%
Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 2%
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.51 mi · 2%
Avenue Q
2.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
253.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
02h 34m from Lubbock
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Lubbock

#1 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
Aledo

#2 Aledo

City in Parker County, Texas, United States

Population5,335
Coordinates32.6959600, -97.6022500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Aledo (-97.60225, 32.69596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.58 gal
40.06 L · about $39.98
Round trip
$79.96
21.16 gal · 80.12 L
Estimated CO2
94 kg one way
Round trip: 188 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Aledo. The current time is 13:32:07.

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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.