Rest Area
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Trip from Alamo, TX to Lubbock, 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
11h 7m
Distance
622.8 mi
1,002 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$85
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 57m
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6 AM
11h 7m
8 AM
11h 27m
10 AM
11h 14m
12 PM
11h 12m
3 PM
11h 15m
5 PM
11h 26m
8 PM
11h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alamo, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This 622.8-mile drive from Alamo, TX to Lubbock, TX spans approximately 11 hours and 7 minutes, making it a substantial journey best split over two days. You'll primarily navigate US 281, I-10, and I-69C, with about 80% of the route on highways. Expect a fuel cost around $94 for this long-distance trip. As you travel from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains, this route offers a practical way to cover significant ground within the state of Texas. With 3 planned stops, it’s designed for a steady pace rather than a quick dash.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
311.4 miles from Alamo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 281 | 125.7 mi | 2h 11m |
| I 10 | 98.7 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 69C | 92 mi | 1h 43m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Frisco Avenue | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| North Main Street | 29.3 mi | 30m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
US 281
— 125.7 mi, about 2h 11m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~537 veh/hr typical · worst 948
Quietest
3 AM
~95 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on US 83 Bus
48 ft
·
4 sec
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US 83 Bus
2
Turn right onto FM 907
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Alamo Road
3
Turn left onto West Expressway 83
0.4 mi
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43 sec
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West Expressway 83
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 2 West, US 83 West
5
Merge onto I 2; US 83
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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I 2; US 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 146A
Toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 69C
22 mi
·
23 min
·
I 69C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 281
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
US 281
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69C; US 281
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 69C; US 281
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
15 mi
·
18 min
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Nueces Street
11
Continue on US 281
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 281
12
Take the exit onto US 281
68 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North
16
Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pan Am Expressway
17
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McDermott Freeway
Exit 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87
15 mi
·
17 min
·
McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
99 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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US 83
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
21
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi
·
30 min
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North Main Street
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on US 83
42 mi
·
44 min
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Frisco Avenue
23
Continue on US 83
17 mi
·
18 min
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Roberts Avenue
24
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
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7 min
·
North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
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FM 2111
27
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 153
28
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 153
29
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
30
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
31
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
32
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
33
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 20; US 84
34
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
36
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
37
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
38
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
39
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
40
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
41
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
42
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
43
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
44
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
45
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
46
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
47
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 11-hour duration, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving and make your first day's travel manageable. With 3 planned stops, consider breaking the journey around the halfway point, perhaps after 5-6 hours of driving. Keep a close eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 125.7-mile stretch on US 281, to ensure you don't run low between services. This approach will make the $94 fuel cost more predictable.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 311.4 miles from Alamo, TX, or about 5h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 137 miles or 2h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 311.4 miles or 5h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 311.4 miles or 5h 39m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10h 3m
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 Alamo, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alamo, TX
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 137 miles from Alamo, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 281 for about 125.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
206 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
411 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Live Oak, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
311 mi · about 5.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 311 miles or 5.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 137 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 311.4 miles from Alamo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 281 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 311 miles or 5.6 hours on the road.
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.
Rest Area
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Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
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Brooks County Rest Area
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Llano Estacado Picnic Area
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TA
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Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
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Picnic Area
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Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Live Oak County Southbound Rest Area
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Service Plaza
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Scenic View
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Picnic Area
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Love's Travel Stop
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Flying J Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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TA
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Service Plaza
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Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
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QuikTrip
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Picnic Area
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Pilot Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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Picnic Area
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Live Oak County Northbound Rest Area
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Pilot Travel Center
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Service Plaza
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Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Mackenzie Main City Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
Visit websiteAmerican Windmill Museum
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18067478734
Visit websiteCascade Caverns
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Boerne, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+18307558080
Visit websiteBasilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
San Juan, Texas
+19567870033
Visit websiteSchreiner Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Halfway reset
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Junction, Texas
+13254463880
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 335 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 254.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
Take the exit toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 146A
Toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
8
237 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m in
Take the exit toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodom...
8
238.9 mi into trip
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~4h 24m in
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I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
6
239.8 mi into trip
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~4h 26m in
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I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
254.4 mi into trip
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~4h 43m in
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I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$85.30 one way
$170.61 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
218 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $95.28 | $190.57 |
| premium | $4.23 | $103.60 | $207.19 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $117.60 | $235.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 217.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 186.8 | 2 | $65.39 | $29.89 |
| Efficient EV | 155.7 | 1 | $54.50 | $24.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 249.1 | 3 | $87.19 | $39.86 |
Gas CO2
218 kg
EV CO2
73 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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
Alamo, TX
Morning in Alamo on Sunday
Local time
10:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 17 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
10:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
40% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
14 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
11h 7m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
7 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 236.2
View on nps.gov
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 279.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a significant portion of highway driving, with 80% of the 622.8 miles on major roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 125.7 miles on US 281, indicating some extended periods on a single highway. While much of the drive is on highways, the transitions between US 281, I-10, and I-69C suggest a varied highway experience rather than a single, continuous interstate path. This road's personality leans towards efficient travel, suitable for covering distance steadily.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.7 mi on US 281.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 281 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 33 significant decision points across 622.8 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 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.9 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
65 ft
Total Climb
3,819 ft
Total Descent
715 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~622.8 mi in
Elevation Range
3,138 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alamo, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome and Menard.
Alamodome
237 mi in
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~4h 20m
Menard
353 mi in
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~6h 20m
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via US 83
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Sugar Browns Coffee Co.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop;pastry;kolache
Visit websiteThe Coffee Shop
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteBurkhart Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: sandwich;pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr 11:00-17:00
Visit websiteWest Straw's Boba Tea
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: bubble_tea
Hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30; Su...
Visit websiteBurrito King
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Tu-Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Visit websiteThe Original Willie's Bar-B-Q
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Alamo
Cuisine: barbecue
Claraboya Scratch Kitchen Bar
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Hours: Su 06:00-14:00; Mo-Th 06:00-10:00,11:00-...
Visit websiteThe West Table
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: american;brunch;dessert
Cha Cha's
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: american;mexican
Burger King
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Alamo, TX
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-24:00
Visit websiteSanta Land
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lubbock, TX
The Buddy Holly Center
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Visit websiteLubbock High School
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Site of San Augustine Church
Memorial
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bacon Home
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Lubbock Tornado Memorial
Monument
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Pioneer Pocket Hotel
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Villa Town
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Alamo, TX
Full guide →Founded 1924
Arriving 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 125.7 miles on US 281. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 311 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 47 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.
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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 47 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.9 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.1 hours each way, a round trip means 22.2 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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