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Trip from Aubrey, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
321.1 mi
517 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 42m
★
6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aubrey, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Aubrey, TX to Lubbock, TX is 321.1 miles and takes about 5h 55m via US Highway 82 West and US 287, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey across Texas. With over 90% of the drive on highways, it's a focused trip designed for efficient travel. This route is ideal if you're looking for a direct path between these two Texas locations without extensive detours, making it a solid choice for a single-day drive.
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
160.5 miles from Aubrey, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 82 West | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| North US Highway 287 | 71.8 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 82 | 49.1 mi | 55m |
| US Highway 82 | 33.5 mi | 35m |
| West Highway 82 | 24.4 mi | 25m |
| US Highway 380 West | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| West Sherman Drive | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| West University Drive | 3.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 82 West
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aubrey, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on East Elm Street
49 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Elm Street
2
Turn right onto FM 428
146 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto FM 428
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
West Sherman Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward Loop 288 West
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto Loop 288; US 380 Truck
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Loop 288
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 77
7
Turn right onto Spur 77
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
8
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Interstate 35
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35 South
10
Merge onto I 35; US 77
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35; US 77
11
Take the exit
491 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 469
Toward US 380: Decatur, McKinney
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto North Interstate 35
471 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Interstate 35
13
Take the ramp
217 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto US 380
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Drive
15
Continue on US 380
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 380 West
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
17
Merge onto US 81; US 287
72 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
North US Highway 287
18
Take the exit onto US 82
49 mi
·
54 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
19
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
20
Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
21
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East California Street
23
Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 82 West
24
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
·
25 min
·
West Highway 82
25
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
26
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
27
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
28
Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 82
29
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Idalou Road
Toward US 62, TX 114
30
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 19th Street
31
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5h 55m drive, consider an early morning departure from Aubrey to avoid any potential traffic and maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and 92% highway travel, you can comfortably complete this 321.1-mile journey in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 93.5-mile stretch on US Highway 82 West, as services might be spaced out. A $49 fuel budget is estimated, so plan accordingly. This route is quite direct, so your main planning focus will be ensuring you have enough fuel and perhaps a good playlist for the drive.
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 160.5 miles from Aubrey, TX, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 miles.
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 71 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.5 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 50m
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 Aubrey, 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 Aubrey, TX
This is one driving day of about 321.1 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Aubrey, 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.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 82 West for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160.5 miles from Aubrey, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 82 West if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 miles.
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.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Crosby County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Wise County Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.1 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Wichita Falls
2.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
Mackenzie Main City Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
Visit websiteAmerican Windmill Museum
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18067478734
Visit websiteManiac’s Mansion (TAG’s)
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Wichita Falls, Texas
Hours: 5–9 pm
+19402575543
Visit websiteMuseum of North Texas History
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Wichita Falls, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+19403227628
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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FM 428 / South Main Street
Turn right onto FM 428 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 428 / West Sherman Drive
Turn left onto FM 428 / West Sherman Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward Loop 288 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Loop 288 West
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 380: Decatur, McKinney
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 469
Toward US 380: Decatur, McKinney
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.52 one way
$97.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $53.11 | $106.22 |
| premium | $4.54 | $57.33 | $114.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.89 | $141.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.3 | 1 | $33.72 | $15.41 |
| Efficient EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.10 | $12.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.4 | 1 | $44.95 | $20.55 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Origin
Aubrey, TX
Late night in Aubrey on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 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
2 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
5h 55m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll spend most of your time on US Highway 82 West and North US Highway 287. Expect long stretches of open road; the longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 93.5 miles on US Highway 82 West. The landscape is generally consistent, characteristic of the Great Plains, so the road's personality is one of steady progress rather than dramatic shifts. It’s a drive built for covering ground efficiently.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.5 mi on US Highway 82 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 82 West and North US Highway 287. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 428 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 321.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 428 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (FM 428 / West Sherman Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Aubrey, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Abilene along the way.
Abilene
112.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
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via US 82
About the Cities
Starting in Aubrey, 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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 321.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.5 miles on US Highway 82 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 428 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (FM 428 / West Sherman Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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.
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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