How far is Lubbock, TX from Bellaire, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Bellaire, TX is about 522.8 miles (841.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 461.5 miles (742.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
522.83 mi
09h 38m
Flight
461.5 mi
742.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
461.5 mi
Kilometers
742.71 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
522.83 mi
Kilometers
841.42 km
Drive Time
09h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellaire
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 11:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T04:06
Arrive Bellaire
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:38 PM to 5:08 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mullin
TX

Town of the United States

From Lubbock
261.4 mi
04h 49m
To Bellaire
261.5 mi
04h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Bellaire.

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  24. 24

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  27. 27

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward TX Toll 290 East: Houston

    1.6 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Manor Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    41.5 mi · 48 min · East US Highway 290

  35. 35

    Continue on West Austin Street

    32.9 mi · 37 min · West Austin Street

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East, TX 36 South: Houston, Bellville

    1393 ft · 38 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 290 West

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US Highway 290 West

  38. 38

    Merge slight right onto West Loop North

    5.9 mi · 7 min · West Loop North

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Bellaire Boulevard, Evergreen Street

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto West Loop South Frontage Road

    591 ft · 15 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Bellaire Boulevard

    107 m · 21 sec · Bellaire Boulevard

  42. 42

    Turn left onto West Loop South Frontage Road

    8 m · 1 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 14%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 13%
US Highway 290 West
66.8 mi · 13%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 8%
East US Highway 290
41.5 mi · 8%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

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

73.9 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
461.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mullin
04h 49m from Lubbock
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellaire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Bellaire?

The road trip is about 522.8 miles (841.4 km) and usually takes 09h 38m 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 261.4 miles from Lubbock and 261.5 miles from Bellaire.

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

The direct path is about 461.5 miles (742.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 CDT. 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 $69.72 one way or $139.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellaire.

Stop Ideas Near Mullin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mullin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mullin.

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

97 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

101 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Bellaire. Straight-line distance: 461.5 mi (742.71 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
Bellaire

#2 Bellaire

Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States

Population18,906
Coordinates29.7057900, -95.4588300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Bellaire (-95.45883, 29.70579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 841 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.45 gal
69.84 L · about $69.72
Round trip
$139.45
36.9 gal · 139.68 L
Estimated CO2
164 kg one way
Round trip: 327.9 kg / 723 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $69.72 $139.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $78.45 $156.90
Premium $4.59 $84.70 $169.41
Diesel $3.99 $73.67 $147.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Bellaire. The current time is 04:06:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.