Trip from Atascocita, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 53m
Distance
539.3 mi
868 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atascocita, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
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 |
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,210 veh/hr typical · worst 1,594
Quietest
3 AM
~203 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 31 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 Atascocita, TX and Lubbock, TX.
Start on FM 1960
Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 69; US 59
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto BW 8
Continue on SHT
Keep slight left at fork onto SHT
Take the exit
Turn straight onto BW 8
Turn right onto Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
Take the ramp onto Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
Merge onto TX 249
Continue on TBT
Continue on TX 249 Toll
Continue on TX 249 Toll
Continue on TX 105
Turn right onto TX 105
Take the ramp
Merge onto TX 6
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
Continue on TX 6
Continue on TX 6
Continue on TX 6
Continue on TX 6
Take the exit onto TX 6
Turn left onto TX 6; Loop 340
Take the exit
Turn straight onto West Loop 340
Keep slight left at fork onto West Loop 340
Turn left onto West Waco Drive
Continue on Woodway Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84; US 183
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
Turn right onto TX 153
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
Continue on TX 153
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
Turn right onto TX 70
Continue on TX 70
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 20; US 84
Take the exit onto US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
Turn right onto Loop 46
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
Turn straight onto TX 207
Turn left onto Spur 575
Turn right onto US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
178 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
356 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 Mount Pleasant, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
270 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Springtown, TX after about 270 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
A short stop after about 119 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 269.7 miles from Atascocita, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 270 miles or 4.9 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.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
Love's Travel Stop
Picnic Area
Service Plaza
Love's Travel Stop
TA
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
QuikTrip
Flying J Travel Center
QuikTrip
Flying J Travel Center
Service Plaza
Rest Area
Mackenzie Main City Park
Near the end, short detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
Visit websiteAmerican Windmill Museum
Near the end, short detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18067478734
Visit websiteThe Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256436376
Visit websiteBrown County Museum of History
Around the midpoint, short detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256411926
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 395 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.
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
Keep slight right at fork toward BW 8 West: Sam Houston Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward TX 249 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp onto Tomball Parkway Frontage Road toward TX 249 North
Lane positioning matters here
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$73.87 one way
$147.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $82.51 | $165.02 |
| premium | $4.23 | $89.71 | $179.41 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $101.83 | $203.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.11
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
$74
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$205–$315
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Origin
Atascocita, TX
Late night in Atascocita on Monday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 4:33PM CDT until July 16 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:29PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 4:33PM CDT until July 16 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:29PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth 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
10 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.
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.
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.
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.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
3,306 ft
Total Descent
172 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~539.3 mi in
Elevation Range
3,134 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Atascocita, TX
Full guide →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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
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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