How far is Lubbock, TX from Bulverde, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Bulverde, TX is about 374.9 miles (603.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 331.9 miles (534.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 26m 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
374.87 mi
06h 43m
Flight
331.92 mi
534.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
331.92 mi
Kilometers
534.17 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.87 mi
Kilometers
603.3 km
Drive Time
06h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bulverde
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Bulverde
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:13 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
10:34 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
Ballinger
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
187.6 mi
03h 21m
To Bulverde
187.3 mi
03h 21m

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
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    41.3 mi · 41 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business: Boerne

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto River Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · River Road

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 46 East

    15.2 mi · 18 min · State Highway 46 East

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Bulverde Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Bulverde Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bulverde Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
81.3 mi · 22%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 20%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 8%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 8%
East Highway 84
26.9 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
06h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
331.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballinger
03h 21m from Lubbock
Leave By
10:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Bulverde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 374.9 miles (603.3 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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?

Ballinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.6 miles from Lubbock and 187.3 miles from Bulverde.

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

The direct path is about 331.9 miles (534.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 $50.00 one way or $99.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Bulverde.

Stop Ideas Near Ballinger

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ballinger and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Ballinger City Administrator
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Ballinger City Administrator

Ballinger , TX
700 Railroad Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Bulverde. Straight-line distance: 331.92 mi (534.17 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
Bulverde

#2 Bulverde

City in Comal County, Texas, United States

Population5,509
Coordinates29.7438300, -98.4530700
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Bulverde (-98.45307, 29.74383)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.23 gal
50.07 L · about $50.00
Round trip
$99.99
26.46 gal · 100.14 L
Estimated CO2
117.6 kg one way
Round trip: 235.2 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.00 $99.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.25 $112.51
Premium $4.59 $60.74 $121.48
Diesel $3.99 $52.83 $105.65

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 Bulverde. The current time is 00:11:04.

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.