How far is Lubbock, TX from Bedford, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Bedford, TX is about 328.6 miles (528.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.1 miles (445.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.
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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Bedford.
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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
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.5 km · 57 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on Airport Freeway TEXpress
2957 ft · 34 sec · Airport Freeway TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward Bedford Road, Forest Ridge Drive, Central Drive
675 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bedford Road, Forest Ridge Drive
1709 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Airport Freeway
715 ft · 16 sec · Airport Freeway
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Turn left onto Bedford Road
3196 ft · 1 min · Bedford Road
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Turn right onto Forest Ridge Drive
29 m · 3 sec · Forest Ridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Ridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Bedford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 03h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Bedford?
The road trip is about 328.6 miles (528.8 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.1 miles from Lubbock and 164.4 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.1 miles (445.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 5:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.80 one way or $87.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 277.04 mi (445.86 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 Bedford
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 48,352 |
| Coordinates | 32.8440200, -97.1430700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford (-97.14307, 32.84402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 529 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $43.80 | $87.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.28 | $98.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.21 | $106.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.28 | $92.56 |
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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