Atascocita, TX to Lubbock, TX is 539.3 miles and takes about 9h 53m via West US Highway 84 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $81 and a recommendation for 2 days. This long-haul drive stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. Given the nearly 10-hour estimated drive time, it's best planned as an overnight trip. You'll cover a significant distance, so prepare for a full day or two on the road.
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
269.7 miles from Atascocita, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 4m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West US Highway 84
103.5 mi
1h 54m
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
State Highway 153
69 mi
1h 14m
TX 6
50 mi
53m
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi
43m
Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi
27m
East Commerce Street
22 mi
25m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
Longest stretch:
West US Highway 84
— 103.5 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atascocita, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on FM 1960
5.6 mi·8 min·FM 1960
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
0.4 mi·39 sec·Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 69 South, US 59 South
4
Merge onto I 69; US 59
3.4 mi·3 min·Eastex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 144AToward BW 8 East, BW 8 West: Sam Houston ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward BW 8 West: Sam Houston ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto BW 8
7.2 mi·8 min·North Sam Houston Parkway East
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on SHT
2.3 mi·2 min·North Sam Houston Tollway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto SHT
2.1 mi·2 min·North Sam Houston Tollway West
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward TX 249 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto BW 8
0.7 mi·1 min·North Sam Houston Parkway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
0.3 mi·26 sec·Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the ramp onto Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
0.2 mi·23 sec·Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
Toward TX 249 NorthUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto TX 249
7.4 mi·8 min·Tomball Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on TBT
7.3 mi·8 min·Tomball Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on TX 249 Toll
3.6 mi·4 min·MCTRA 249 Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on TX 249 Toll
25 mi·27 min·Aggie Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on TX 105
5.8 mi·6 min·State Highway 105
19
Turn right onto TX 105
0.2 mi·16 sec·State Highway 6
20
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
21
Merge onto TX 6
50 mi·53 min·TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
5.8 mi·5 min·North State Highway 6
23
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
24
Continue on TX 6
37 mi·37 min·North State Highway 6
25
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi·2 min·South Memorial Street
26
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi·9 min·East State Highway 6
27
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi·35 sec·TX 6
28
Turn left onto TX 6; Loop 340
8.4 mi·10 min·East Loop 340
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
30
Turn straight onto West Loop 340
0.1 mi·15 sec·West Loop 340
31
Keep slight left at fork onto West Loop 340
0.6 mi·1 min·West Loop 340
32
Turn left onto West Waco Drive
212 ft·4 sec·West Waco Drive
33
Continue on Woodway Drive
0.2 mi·25 sec·Woodway Drive
34
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 84
35
Merge onto US 84
6.6 mi·8 min·George W Bush Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on US 84
5.2 mi·5 min·West US Highway 84
37
Continue on US 84
2.8 mi·4 min·East McGregor Drive
38
Continue on US 84
98 mi·1 hr 48 min·West US Highway 84
Use the straight lane.
39
Continue on US 84; US 183
1.2 mi·1 min·Garmon Drive
40
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi·2 min·Early Boulevard
41
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi·25 min·East Commerce Street
42
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi·8 min·Wallis Avenue
43
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
44
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi·1 min·West Walnut Street
45
Continue on TX 153
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·State Highway 153
46
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
47
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
48
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
49
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
50
Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
51
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
52
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
53
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
54
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
55
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
56
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
57
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
58
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
59
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
60
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
61
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
62
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
63
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
64
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
65
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 539.3-mile drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Plan to leave Atascocita in the morning to make good progress, aiming for a stop around the halfway point. With 2 planned stops, you'll have opportunities to refuel and stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 103.5-mile stretch on West US Highway 84, as services might be less frequent. Your estimated fuel cost is around $81.
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 269.7 miles from Atascocita, TX, or about 5h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.5 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 119 miles or 2h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 269.7 miles or 5h 4m 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 269.7 miles or 5h 4m
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 8h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Atascocita, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
+
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 Atascocita, TX
Aim for roughly 270 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 270 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 119 miles from Atascocita, 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 West US Highway 84 for about 103.5 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 39
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 423.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
9.9 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward BW 8 East, BW 8 West: Sam Houston Parkway
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 144A
Toward BW 8 East, BW 8 West: Sam Houston Parkwa...
7
10.2 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward BW 8 West: Sam Houston Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward BW 8 West: Sam Houston Parkway
6
22.5 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward TX 249 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 249 South
6
23.9 mi into trip|~32m in|Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
Take the ramp onto Tomball Parkway Frontage Road toward TX 249 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward TX 249 North
6
423.1 mi into trip|~7h 53m in|US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$81.49 one way
$162.98 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg189 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$89.20
$178.39
premium
$4.54
$96.29
$192.58
diesel
$5.61
$119.07
$238.14
Estimated Tolls: $1.11
Tomball Tollway
(7.3 mi)$0.51
Sam Houston Tollway
(4.3 mi)$0.35
MCTRA 249 Tollway
(3.6 mi)$0.25
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
$81
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$213–$323
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 188.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
33 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
H-E-B - Tesla Supercharger
Bryan, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Ramada by Wyndham Houston Intercontinental Airport East - Tesla Supercharger
Humble, TX
Tesla
15 DCFC
Shops at the Vintage - Tesla Supercharger
Houston, TX
Tesla
14 DCFC
Navasota Circle T - Tesla Supercharger
Navasota, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $57 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
161.8
1
$56.63
$25.89
Efficient EV
134.8
1
$47.19
$21.57
EV Truck/SUV
215.7
2
$75.50
$34.52
Gas CO2
189 kg
EV CO2
63 kg (67% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Atascocita, TX
Late night
in Atascocita on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 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
6 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
9h 53m 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.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway cruising, with 85% of the drive on main roads like West US Highway 84 and US 84. Expect a longest stretch of 103.5 miles on West US Highway 84, offering extended periods of consistent speed. You'll transition from highway to surface roads, indicated by State Highway 153 appearing later in the itinerary. The extensive highway share suggests fewer urban merges and more open-road driving.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
65 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.5 mi on West US Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 84 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in.
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 39 significant decision points across 539.3 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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
The longest stretch is about 103.5 miles on West US Highway 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 270 miles on day one.
Expect about $1.11 in tolls one way, starting with Tomball 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.9 hours each way, a round trip means 19.8 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.
