Origin
Alamo, TX
Night in Alamo on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alamo, TX to Lubbock, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
$94
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 57m
★
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
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
·
1 min
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North Alamo Road
3
Turn left onto West Expressway 83
0.4 mi
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 83
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
21
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi
·
30 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on US 83
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Frisco Avenue
23
Continue on US 83
17 mi
·
18 min
·
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
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
·
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.
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
|
~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
|
~4h 24m in
|
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
|
~4h 26m in
|
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
|
~4h 43m in
|
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
$94.11 one way
$188.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
218 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $103.01 | $206.01 |
| premium | $4.54 | $111.20 | $222.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $137.51 | $275.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$94
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
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, 2026-04-13.
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 | $54.49 | $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.
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Night in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
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.
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
11 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.
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.
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
|
~4h 20m
Menard
353 mi in
|
~6h 20m
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via US 83
About the Cities
Arriving in Lubbock, TX
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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