Road Trips from Lubbock, TX
Looking for a road trip from Lubbock? You've got options ranging from manageable day trips to longer weekend getaways. Several routes offer a mostly highway experience with gently rolling terrain, perfect for a straightforward drive. If you want to incorporate nature, multiple destinations are near significant historical parks. For those willing to drive longer, there are also options with more varied terrain and the recommendation to stay overnight.
Total Routes
112
Shortest
3.8h
With Parks Nearby
111
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
59 total in this range
Burkburnett, TX
4h 1m219.2 mi one way
Sherman, TX
5h 58m324.6 mi one way
Lantana, TX
5h 52m316.3 mi one way
Homestead Meadows South, TX
5h 57m323.8 mi one way
Kerrville, TX
5h 41m322.7 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
50 total in this range
Atlanta, TX
9h 11m526 mi one way
Garland, TX
8h 13m443.3 mi one way
Center, TX
9h 25m532.6 mi one way
This 9.4-hour, 532.6-mile drive to Center, TX is a long-haul option with a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, and an overnight stay is recommended. It's a significantly longer drive than the day trip options like Wimberley.
Rio Bravo, TX
9h 41m548 mi one way
Rio Bravo, TX is a 9.7-hour, 548-mile long-haul drive with a drive score of 9. This route is recommended for an overnight stay and passes near San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, offering more than just highway driving.
Port Lavaca, TX
9h 30m528 mi one way
Consider Port Lavaca, TX for a 9.5-hour, 528-mile long-haul trip. With a drive score of 9, it features hilly terrain and requires an overnight stay. It's one of the longer drives, offering a change in elevation compared to the mostly highway routes.
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Burkburnett, TX
4h 1m219.2 mi one way
Sherman, TX
5h 58m324.6 mi one way
Lantana, TX
5h 52m316.3 mi one way
Homestead Meadows South, TX
5h 57m323.8 mi one way
Sherman, TX
5h 58m324.6 mi one way
Kerrville, TX
5h 41m322.7 mi one way
Perryton, TX
4h 16m239.8 mi one way
Wimberley, TX
7h 13m398.8 mi one way
Sherman, TX
5h 58m324.6 mi one way
Lantana, TX
5h 52m316.3 mi one way
Homestead Meadows South, TX
5h 57m323.8 mi one way
Perryton, TX
4h 16m239.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild weather for drives through gently rolling and hilly terrain, with parks like Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park being pleasant stops.
Summer
Summer drives can be hot, but the mostly highway routes and proximity to parks like San Antonio Missions National Historical Park remain accessible.
Fall
Fall provides cooler temperatures ideal for longer drives, including those with hilly terrain and recommended overnight stays.
Winter
Winter driving conditions are generally good on these Texas routes, with parks remaining open for visits on longer trips.
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