How far is Lubbock, TX from Hudson, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Hudson, TX is about 520 miles (836.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 451.3 miles (726.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Hudson.
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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
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Lamar Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
21.5 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
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Continue on US Highway 84 East
98.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · US Highway 84 East
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Continue on West McGregor Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · West McGregor Drive
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Continue on West US Highway 84
5.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on George W Bush Parkway
6.7 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian
767 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodway Drive
796 ft · 20 sec · Woodway Drive
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Turn right onto West Loop 340
151 m · 11 sec · West Loop 340
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Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340
1303 ft · 28 sec · West Loop 340
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Take the ramp slight left
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1317 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Memorial Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on State Highway 6
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 6
854 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 6
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Turn left onto State Highway 105
5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Tomball Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
1240 ft · 21 sec · Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
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Turn slight right onto BW 8: North Sam Houston Parkway West
102 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Sam Houston Parkway West
1.1 km · 1 min · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Turn left onto Fairbanks North Houston Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Fairbanks North Houston Road
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Turn left onto West Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blacksmith Drive
1489 ft · 1 min · Blacksmith Drive
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Turn left onto Blacksmith Court
11 m · 2 sec · Blacksmith Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blacksmith Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Hudson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 84 East
Continue on US Highway 84 East
98.3 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Hudson?
The road trip is about 520 miles (836.9 km) and usually takes 09h 31m 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 259.7 miles from Lubbock and 260.3 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 451.3 miles (726.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 CST. 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 $65.09 one way or $130.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Mullin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mullin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 451.32 mi (726.33 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 Hudson
Hudson is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9024500, -95.5024400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-95.50244, 29.90245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 837 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 29m |
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 | $3.55 | $65.09 | $130.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $74.52 | $149.04 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $81.46 | $162.91 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $103.70 | $207.39 |
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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