Spanning 459.3 miles across the Texas landscape, this journey from Bullard to Lubbock typically takes about 7 hours and 55 minutes of drive time. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, I-20, and US 84. While the trip is manageable as a single-day trek, it is a significant commitment that requires careful pacing. Expect to set aside roughly $70 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Great Plains locations. Since the route remains entirely within the state of Texas, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you head west. Whether you push through in one day or prefer a more relaxed pace, knowing the distance ahead is key to a smooth arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
229.6 miles from Bullard, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
219.1 mi
3h 43m
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
I 20
72.7 mi
1h 14m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi
23m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
Toll 49
19.8 mi
20m
East Highway 84
6.8 mi
6m
US Highway 69 North
6.4 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 219.1 mi, about 3h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bullard, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on FM 344
0.6 mi·1 min·South Henderson Street
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
3
Merge onto US 69
6.4 mi·7 min·US Highway 69 North
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Continue on US 69
0.4 mi·42 sec·South Broadway Avenue
5
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Loop 49 Toll West
6
Merge onto Toll 49
20 mi·20 min·Toll 49
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·53 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Shreveport
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Continue on Loop 49
411 ft·14 sec·Loop 49
9
Turn left onto Interstate 20 West
293 ft·10 sec·Interstate 20 West
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 20 West
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Merge onto I 20
53 mi·53 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
19 mi·20 min·I 20
Toward I 20 West: Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 20
22 mi·23 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 20
25 mi·26 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 WestUse the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
190 mi·3 hr 12 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: AbileneUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
19
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
20
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
21
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
22
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
23
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
25
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
27
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
28
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
29
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
30
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To tackle this 459.3-mile trip effectively, plan for at least two dedicated stops to break up the nearly eight-hour duration. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to ensure you reach Lubbock before nightfall, giving you time to settle in after the long haul. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that lengthy 219.1-mile stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, where service stations may be spaced further apart. Since the total drive time is nearly eight hours, don't hesitate to utilize your two planned breaks for a full stretch and a meal to maintain your focus. Taking advantage of these planned stops will make the transition between the different road types much more comfortable for both you and your passengers.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 229.6 miles from Bullard, TX, or about 4h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 101 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 229.6 miles or 4h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bullard, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bullard, TX
This is one driving day of about 459.3 miles and 7h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Bullard, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 219.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 343 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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7.8 mi into trip|~9m in
Turn left toward Loop 49 Toll West
Navigation decision point
Toward Loop 49 Toll West
7
82.6 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
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148.9 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
7
152.9 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
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343 mi into trip|~5h 55m in|US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.40 one way
$138.80 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg161 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$75.97
$151.93
premium
$4.54
$82.00
$164.01
diesel
$5.61
$101.41
$202.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
137.8
1
$48.23
$22.05
Efficient EV
114.8
1
$40.19
$18.37
EV Truck/SUV
183.7
2
$64.30
$29.40
Gas CO2
161 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Bullard, TX
Late night
in Bullard on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 55m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a varied experience, characterized by a 44% highway share that transitions from faster interstate travel to more localized routes. You should be prepared for a substantial 219.1-mile stretch along the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. The road profile is a mixed drive, meaning your focus will shift as you move between high-speed arterial roads and secondary highways. Because the route balances these different road types, the personality of the drive changes significantly from start to finish. Staying alert is essential, as the rhythm of the drive fluctuates depending on whether you are cruising on the interstate or navigating the segments of US 84.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 219.1 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 459.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 82.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.9 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bullard, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Shreveport along the way.
Lubbock is the largest city in the Panhandle of Texas and serves as the area's agricultural and economic hub. Lubbock, commonly known as the Hub City, is in the center of the South Plains, an expansive cotton-growing region.
Top landmarks
•Buddy Holly Center — music museum and art gallery in Lubbock, Texas
•Holden Properties Historic District — historic district in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
•Cactus Theater — building in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 55m. Total distance: 459.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 219.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lubbock, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 82.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.9 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lubbock, TX before the return drive.
