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Trip from Arlington, 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

4h 50m

Distance

329.5 mi

530 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 37m ★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

This 329.5-mile drive from Arlington, TX, to Lubbock, TX, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 50 minutes. Designed as a turn-heavy local drive, it offers a more connected experience with the Texas landscape rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With an estimated fuel cost of around $50, it's an economical option for a quick trip. You'll be traversing within the Great Plains region for the entirety of your journey, experiencing consistent scenery. This route is best suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times without the need for an overnight stop.

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

164.8 miles from Arlington, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Cooper Street — —
West Lamar Boulevard — —
I 30 West — —
Tom Landry Freeway — —
West Freeway — —
US 84 West — —
South Avenue F — —
North Avenue F — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Cooper Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Lubbock, TX.

1

Start on West Abram Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Abram Street
2

Turn right onto South Cooper Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street
3

Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
4

Turn left onto I 30 West

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 30 West
5

Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
6

Continue on West Freeway

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
7

Merge slight right

182 mi · 3 hr 4 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

0.3 mi · 20 sec · US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
9

Keep slight left

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min
10

Turn right onto South Avenue F

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F
11

Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Avenue F
12

Turn straight onto Ralls Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Ralls Road
13

Turn left onto East 15th Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street
14

Turn right onto North US Highway 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
15

Continue on Highway 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84
16

Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
17

Continue on East Highway 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
18

Continue on Slaton Road

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
19

Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
20

Turn right onto 19th Street

33 ft · 1 sec · 19th Street
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour 50-minute duration, starting your drive from Arlington in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow ample time for any unscheduled stops. With only one recommended stop, you can be quite flexible with your pacing. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between local roads, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. The $50 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always have a little extra buffer. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for the numerous turns and potential for varying speed limits, so plan for the drive to potentially take slightly longer than the estimated 4 hours and 50 minutes if you encounter unexpected local traffic.

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 164.8 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 2h 25m into the drive.

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 72 miles or 1h 3m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 164.8 miles or 2h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 58m

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 Arlington, 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 Arlington, TX

This is one driving day of about 329.5 miles and 4h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Arlington, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Tye, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tye, TX

165 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

Mineral Wells, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tye, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.8 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Mackenzie Main City Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 329.5

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18067752673

Visit website

American Windmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 329.5

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18067478734

Visit website

White Settlement Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 23.5

White Settlement, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18172469719

Visit website

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 164.8

Abilene, Texas

Visit website

Paramount Theatre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 164.8

Abilene, Texas

+13256769620

Visit website

12th Armored Division Memorial

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 164.8

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13256776515

Visit website

The Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 164.8

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+13256735050

Visit website

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 23.5

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18179302577

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.79 one way

$99.58 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $54.50 $108.99
premium $4.54 $58.83 $117.66
diesel $5.61 $72.75 $145.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98.9 1 $34.60 $15.82
Efficient EV 82.4 0 $28.83 $13.18
EV Truck/SUV 131.8 1 $46.13 $21.09

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 14, 2026

Origin

Arlington, TX

Late night in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

2:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Late night in Lubbock on Sunday

Local time

2:44 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.

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

25 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

4h 50m 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?

Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, with a 0% highway share. While there isn't a designated longest uninterrupted stretch provided, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests a route that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings. This means you'll likely be experiencing a variety of road conditions and speeds as you make your way across the state, rather than settling into a long, monotonous highway pace. The journey will feel more like exploring communities than simply covering distance.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Cooper Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

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 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Starting in Arlington, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1876

Arlington is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex metropolitan area, in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of almost 400,000 (2019), it is Texas' seventh largest, and the third largest in the Metroplex. Arlington is south of the sprawling DFW International Airport.

Top landmarks

  • • Six Flags Over Texas — amusement park
  • • Mini Mine Train — Steel roller coaster
  • • Arlington Museum of Art — art museum in Texas, United States

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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 329.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Lubbock, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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