This 559.5-mile journey from Alvin, TX to Lubbock, TX is a long-distance drive that spans approximately 10 hours and 13 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 84 and TX 71, with a portion on North US Highway 183, this route is best tackled over two recommended days to avoid fatigue. With an estimated fuel cost of $85, it's a substantial trip across the Texas landscape. You'll traverse the Great Plains region for both your origin and destination, offering a consistent feel throughout the drive. This route is more suited for a planned overnight stop rather than a single-day marathon.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
279.8 miles from Alvin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
104.9 mi
1h 49m
TX 71
77.7 mi
1h 22m
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi
1h 18m
State Highway 153
69 mi
1h 14m
Katy Freeway
60.9 mi
1h 4m
East Commerce Street
22 mi
25m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
US 183
14.6 mi
16m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alvin, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on West Sealy Street
8 ft·7 sec·West Sealy Street
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Turn left onto TX 35 Bus
0.4 mi·39 sec·North Gordon Street
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Turn left onto TX 6
10 mi·15 min·West State Highway 6
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward TX 288 North
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Merge onto TX 288
1.9 mi·2 min·Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on TX 288
0.1 mi·7 sec·South Freeway
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Keep slight left at fork onto TX 288 Toll
5.1 mi·5 min·Brazoria County Expressway
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Take the exit onto Brazoria County Expressway
0.4 mi·30 sec·Brazoria County Expressway
Toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston TollwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward SHT West: Sam Houston TollwayUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto SHT
10 mi·11 min·South Sam Houston Tollway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on BW 8
1.9 mi·2 min·South Sam Houston Parkway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on SHT
7.0 mi·7 min·West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 10 West: San AntonioUse the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 10; US 90
61 mi·1 hr 4 min·Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit onto TX 71
0.5 mi·33 sec·TX 71
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
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Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi·2 min·Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi·2 min·East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: LampasasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi·26 sec·Bastrop Highway
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Continue on 183 Toll
6.2 mi·6 min·Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 183
15 mi·16 min·US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi·14 min·183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on US 183
36 mi·38 min·North US Highway 183
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Continue on US 183
2.3 mi·4 min·South Key Avenue
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Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi·14 sec·North US Highway 281
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi·40 min·North US Highway 183
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At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi·34 min·US 84; US 183; TX 16
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Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi·2 min·Early Boulevard
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Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi·25 min·East Commerce Street
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi·8 min·Wallis Avenue
33
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
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Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi·1 min·West Walnut Street
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Continue on TX 153
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·State Highway 153
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Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
37
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
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Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
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Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
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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
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Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
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Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
46
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
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Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
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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
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Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
53
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
54
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
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Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 10-hour duration, planning for two days is highly recommended. Aim to start your first day early to maximize daylight hours and cover a significant portion of the 559.5 miles. You'll want to make at least two planned stops for fuel and rest, especially considering the longest stretch without services could be up to 104.9 miles on US 84. Be mindful of the fuel cost, estimated at $85, and ensure your tank is sufficiently full before embarking on longer segments. Consider breaking the trip near the halfway point to ensure a comfortable pace.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 279.8 miles from Alvin, TX, or about 5h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 123 miles or 2h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 279.8 miles or 5h 11m 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 279.8 miles or 5h 11m
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 9h 9m
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 Alvin, 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 Alvin, TX
Aim for roughly 280 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 280 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 miles from Alvin, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 104.9 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 31
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.9 and 182.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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17.9 mi into trip|~24m in|Brazoria County Expressway
Take the exit onto Brazoria County Expressway toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway
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.
Toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway
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18.3 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
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38.4 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Downt...
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38.7 mi into trip|~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
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182.4 mi into trip|~3h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
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.
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$84.54 one way
$169.08 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg196 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$92.54
$185.08
premium
$4.54
$99.89
$199.79
diesel
$5.61
$123.53
$247.06
Estimated Tolls: $1.39
Sam Houston Tollway
(17.3 mi)$1.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 195.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
167.9
2
$58.75
$26.86
Efficient EV
139.9
1
$48.96
$22.38
EV Truck/SUV
223.8
2
$78.33
$35.81
Gas CO2
196 kg
EV CO2
65 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Alvin, TX
Late night
in Alvin on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
1:01 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.
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
3 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
10h 13m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 85% of this drive on highways, you'll experience mostly consistent travel speeds. The personality of this route is characterized by long stretches, including a notable 104.9-mile segment on US 84 where you can settle into a rhythm. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of TX 71 and North US Highway 183 may introduce slightly varied road conditions and speed limits. This isn't a winding, scenic byway but rather a direct path designed for covering distance efficiently.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
55 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.9 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and TX 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.9 miles in near Brazoria County Expressway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 31 significant decision points across 559.5 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 17.9 miles (Brazoria County Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles: 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.
Between Alvin, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Downtown, Austin and 183 Toll North: Lampasas.
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.
The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on US 84. 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 280 miles on day one.
Expect about $1.39 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Houston Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 17.9 miles (Brazoria County Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles: 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 10.2 hours each way, a round trip means 20.4 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.
