How far is Muleshoe, TX from Bula, TX?

The driving distance from Muleshoe, TX to Bula, TX is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.62 mi
00h 29m
Flight
22.31 mi
35.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.31 mi
Kilometers
35.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.62 mi
Kilometers
44.45 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bula
Thu, Oct 15, 2:09 PM CDT
Return by in Muleshoe
Thu, Oct 15, 2:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muleshoe
2026-10-15T13:39
Arrive Bula
Thu, Oct 15, 2:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Muleshoe
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sudan
TX

City in Texas, U.

From Muleshoe
13.9 mi
00h 14m
To Bula
13.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Muleshoe and Bula.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muleshoe and Bula.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    13.5 mi · 15 min · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muleshoe and Bula.

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 1st Street
13.5 mi · 49%
Longest Stretch

North 1st Street

Start on North 1st Street

13.5 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sudan
00h 14m from Muleshoe
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Muleshoe and Mostly Sunny near Bula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muleshoe to Bula?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sudan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Muleshoe and 13.8 miles from Bula.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Muleshoe and Mostly Sunny near Bula.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muleshoe and Bula. Straight-line distance: 22.31 mi (35.91 km).

Muleshoe

#1 Muleshoe

City in Texas, USA

Population4,822
Coordinates34.2264700, -102.7238300
Altitude1156
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bula

Located in southeastern Bailey County on the semi-arid high plains of the Llano Estacado, this rural community sits at an elevation of 3,793 feet.

Population0
Coordinates33.9114800, -102.6379800
Altitude1156
CountryUnited States
Start: Muleshoe (-102.72383, 34.22647)
End: Bula (-102.63798, 33.91148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.45
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $3.72 $7.45
Mid-grade $4.35 $4.22 $8.43
Premium $4.72 $4.58 $9.16
Diesel $5.78 $5.60 $11.21

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Muleshoe and Bula. The current time is 13:39:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.