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Trip from Azle, 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

5h 25m

Distance

306.7 mi

494 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 12m ★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 33m
3 PM
5h 37m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 18m

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

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Downtown Azle, TX, TX

Azle, TX

Sheng-lu Wu

county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

This 306.7-mile drive from Azle, Texas, to Lubbock, Texas, is a straightforward journey that can comfortably be accomplished in about 5 hours and 25 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-20 and US 84, this route is almost entirely highway driving, making it an efficient option for a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $46, it's a budget-friendly excursion. The drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a direct and no-fuss connection between these two Texas cities, allowing you to reach your destination with minimal fuss.

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

153.3 miles from Azle, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 172.5 mi 2h 54m
US 84 74.5 mi 1h 14m
Highway 84 20 mi 19m
Azle Highway 11.4 mi 20m
East Highway 84 6.8 mi 6m
Slaton Road 4.9 mi 6m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway 4.6 mi 4m
Avenue Q South Drive 2.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 172.5 mi, about 2h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Locust Street

141 ft · 8 sec · Locust Street
2

Turn right onto Loop 344

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto FM 730

2.5 mi · 4 min · Farm to Market Road 730
4

Continue on FM 730

11 mi · 20 min · Azle Highway
5

Turn left onto Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
6

Continue on Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Northeast Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
7

Continue on Center Point Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Center Point Road
8

Turn right onto East Interstate 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Interstate 20
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 20 West
10

Merge onto I 20

172 mi · 2 hr 54 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84
13

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F
14

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F
15

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road
16

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street
17

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
18

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84
19

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
20

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
21

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
22

Continue on US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
23

Turn right onto US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 0 sec · 19th Street
24

Arrive at destination

US 62; TX 114

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 25-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider an early morning start to maximize daylight and have ample time for any brief stops you might need. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 172.5 miles, plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or where you anticipate needing fuel. The estimated fuel cost is $46, so ensure your tank is topped off before you depart Azle. Keep an eye on the road signs for the transition from I-20 to US 84, as this is the primary road change you'll experience on this efficient Texas 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 153.3 miles from Azle, TX, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.5 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 67 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 153.3 miles or 2h 48m 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 26m

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 Azle, 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 Azle, TX

This is one driving day of about 306.7 miles and 5h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Azle, 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 I 20 for about 172.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Merkel, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Merkel, TX

153 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

Stephenville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Merkel, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.3 miles from Azle, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 172.5 miles.

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 306.7

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 306.7

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18067478734

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 190.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Loop 344 / Main Street

Turn right onto Loop 344 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
14.5 mi into trip | ~25m in | Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

Turn left onto Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

Navigation decision point

5
18 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
190.4 mi into trip | ~3h 25m 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
4
190.8 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in | US 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.34 one way

$92.69 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $50.73 $101.45
premium $4.54 $54.76 $109.52
diesel $5.61 $67.72 $135.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 92 1 $32.20 $14.72
Efficient EV 76.7 0 $26.84 $12.27
EV Truck/SUV 122.7 1 $42.94 $19.63

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 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 15, 2026

Origin

Azle, TX

Morning in Azle on Sunday

Local time

9:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Morning in Lubbock on Sunday

Local time

9:17 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

8 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 25m 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 highway-focused experience for 90% of this 306.7-mile trip. The main arteries, I-20 and US 84, are designed for steady progress, meaning you'll likely encounter consistent speeds for most of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is a significant 172.5 miles on I-20, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving. While the route is primarily utilitarian, it offers a predictable and efficient path across the Texas landscape. The transition from I-20 to US 84 is smooth, maintaining the highway feel as you approach Lubbock.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 172.5 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loop 344 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 25m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 344 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (Ric Williamson Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Azle, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1846

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 5h 25m. Total distance: 306.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 172.5 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 344 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (Ric Williamson Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 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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