How far is Lubbock, TX from Hereford, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Hereford, TX is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.2 mi
01h 57m
Flight
90.97 mi
146.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.97 mi
Kilometers
146.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.2 mi
Kilometers
162.87 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hereford
Sun, Apr 12, 4:46 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sun, Apr 12, 6:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-12T14:48
Arrive Hereford
Sun, Apr 12, 4:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Springlake
TX

Town of the United States

From Lubbock
50.6 mi
00h 58m
To Hereford
50.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clovis Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 84

    11.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 84

    16.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 84

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Delano Avenue

    98 m · 9 sec · Delano Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delano Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Delano Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Eastside Avenue

    21.4 mi · 22 min · North Eastside Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    684 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    21 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    21.1 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    2460 ft · 37 sec · West 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    74 m · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastside Avenue
21.4 mi · 21%
US Highway 84
16.1 mi · 16%
Highway 84
11.4 mi · 11%
Clovis Road
5.99 mi · 6%
Delano Avenue
2.29 mi · 2%
Avenue Q
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Eastside Avenue

Turn right onto North Eastside Avenue

21.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springlake
00h 58m from Lubbock
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lubbock and Chance Rain Showers near Hereford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Lubbock and 50.5 miles from Hereford.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.49 one way or $26.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lubbock and Chance Rain Showers near Hereford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Hereford. Straight-line distance: 90.97 mi (146.41 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
Hereford

#2 Hereford

City in Texas, United States

Population14,389
Coordinates34.8152100, -102.3993200
Altitude1163
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Hereford (-102.39932, 34.81521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $13.49
Round trip
$26.98
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.49 $26.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.36
Premium $4.59 $16.39 $32.78
Diesel $3.99 $14.26 $28.51

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Hereford. The current time is 14:48:47.

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.