How far is Lubbock, TX from Mission Bend, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Mission Bend, TX is about 521.2 miles (838.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 452.2 miles (727.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 26m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Mission Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Mission Bend.
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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
29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East
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Turn right
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 183
35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183
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Continue straight
2151 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road
14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
2541 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
125.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
4.8 mi · 6 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1093
2003 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road
48 m · 10 sec · West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Farm to Market 1093 Road
656 ft · 15 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East
1247 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
4.2 mi · 4 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 6, FM 1093, FM 1464: Westheimer Road
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road
1652 ft · 28 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Continue on Alief Clodine Road
1289 ft · 30 sec · Alief Clodine Road
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Turn right
2257 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Bellaire Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bellaire Boulevard
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Turn right onto Addicks Clodine Road
1539 ft · 33 sec · Addicks Clodine Road
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Turn right onto Los Altos Drive
84 m · 18 sec · Los Altos Drive
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Turn left onto Marisol Drive
622 ft · 27 sec · Marisol Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marisol Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Mission Bend.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Texas State Highway 71
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
126 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mission Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Mission Bend?
The road trip is about 521.2 miles (838.8 km) and usually takes 09h 26m 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 260.6 miles from Lubbock and 260.6 miles from Mission Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 452.2 miles (727.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 69 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 $69.50 one way or $138.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mission Bend.
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 Mission Bend. Straight-line distance: 452.19 mi (727.73 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 Mission Bend
Census designated place
| Population | 36,501 |
| Coordinates | 29.6938400, -95.6649500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mission Bend (-95.66495, 29.69384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 839 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 30m |
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 | $69.50 | $138.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $78.19 | $156.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $84.43 | $168.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $73.43 | $146.86 |
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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