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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Bridgeport, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
258.3 mi
416 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 55m
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6 AM
5h 8m
8 AM
5h 35m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 15m
3 PM
5h 19m
5 PM
5h 34m
8 PM
5h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubbock, TX
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Bridgeport, TX
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Trip Overview
Lubbock to Bridgeport is 258.3 miles and takes about 5h 8m via State Highway 114 and US Highway 82, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, beginning in the Great Plains and ending in the same region. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface roads as you make your way east. Given the relatively short duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.2 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| State Highway 114 | 31.8 mi | 47m |
| US Highway 82 | 31.6 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 114 East | 30.5 mi | 45m |
| Idalou Road | 24.7 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 380 East | 22.9 mi | 25m |
| TX 114 | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| West Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Bridgeport, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
5 sec
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19th Street
2
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Q
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
366 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 82 East
5
Merge onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
6
Continue on US 82
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Parkway Drive
7
Continue on US 62; US 82; TX 114
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Idalou Road
8
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
9
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
10
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 82
12
Continue on US 82; TX 114
94 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
5th Street
13
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West California Street
14
Turn right onto US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business; TX 114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn left onto TX 114
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ingram Street
16
Continue on TX 114
32 mi
·
47 min
·
State Highway 114
17
Continue on TX 114
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
18
Continue on TX 114
30 mi
·
45 min
·
State Highway 114 East
19
Take the ramp onto TX 114
10 mi
·
12 min
·
TX 114
20
Turn left onto US 380; TX 114
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 380 East
21
Turn right onto FM 1658
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Road
22
At end of road, turn right onto TX 114
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Chico Highway
23
Turn left onto Halsell Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Halsell Street
24
Turn right onto Loop 373
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
13th Street
25
Arrive at destination
Loop 373
Trip Plan
With a 5-hour drive time, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Consider leaving Lubbock in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid any potential fatigue. There's one recommended stop along the way, but with only a 5-hour duration, you have flexibility to add more if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $40, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially before longer stretches. Since you're staying in Texas, check local weather conditions before you depart.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129.2 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 57 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.2 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeport, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lubbock, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
This is one driving day of about 258.3 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on 5th Street for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.2 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before 5th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Crosby County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.2 mi from route
Rest Area Lilly Roadside Park
2.3 mi from route
Mackenzie Main City Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
Visit websiteAmerican Windmill Museum
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18067478734
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 258.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 84 / Avenue Q
Turn right onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Marsha Sharp Freeway
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
158.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
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US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business; TX 114 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business; TX 114 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
257.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 6m in
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TX 114 / Chico Highway
At end of road, turn right onto TX 114 / Chico Highway
Navigation decision point
4
258.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 8m in
|
Loop 373 / 13th Street
Turn right onto Loop 373 / 13th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.38 one way
$70.76 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $39.52 | $79.04 |
| premium | $4.23 | $42.97 | $85.93 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $48.77 | $97.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.12 | $12.40 |
| Efficient EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.60 | $10.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.3 | 1 | $36.16 | $16.53 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 mph
25% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:19AM CDT until July 22 at 7:46AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:19AM CDT until July 21 at 3:48AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
Bridgeport, TX
Afternoon in Bridgeport on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:19AM CDT until July 22 at 7:46AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:19AM CDT until July 21 at 3:48AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
101°F
Seymour, TX
129 mi in
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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 258.3-mile drive is on highways, with the other half on surface roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 93.5 miles on 5th Street before transitioning to State Highway 114. Be prepared for a mix of conditions, from higher-speed highway sections to more varied surface road driving. The shift between highway and surface roads will be noticeable as you progress.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.5 mi on 5th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / Avenue Q.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 158.2 miles (US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business; TX 114 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
799 ft
Total Climb
5 ft
Total Descent
2,409 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
2,404 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Lubbock, TX
Full guide →“Hub City” · Founded 1890
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
Arriving in Bridgeport, TX
Full guide →Bridgeport is a city of 6,000 people (2020) in the Cross Timbers region of Texas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 258.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.5 miles on 5th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 158.2 miles (US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business; TX 114 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bridgeport, TX before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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