Barton Creek, TX to Lubbock, TX is 375.1 miles and takes about 6h 53m via US 84 and US 183, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, traversing mostly Great Plains terrain. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on highways, making it a relatively straightforward trip. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is ideal if you want to cover ground efficiently between Central Texas and the South Plains.
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
187.6 miles from Barton Creek, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
104.9 mi
1h 49m
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi
1h 18m
State Highway 153
69 mi
1h 14m
East Commerce Street
22 mi
25m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
183A Toll
14.6 mi
14m
State Highway 70
10.4 mi
10m
Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m
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
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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 Barton Creek, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Mendocino Drive
183 ft·14 sec·Mendocino Drive
2
Turn left onto Navidad Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Navidad Drive
3
Turn right onto Barton Creek Boulevard
2.3 mi·4 min·Barton Creek Boulevard
4
At end of road, turn right onto RM 2244
1.1 mi·2 min·Bee Caves Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left
302 ft·8 sec
Toward Loop 360 NorthUse the left lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·27 sec·this road
Toward North Loop 360
7
Merge onto Loop 360
3.2 mi·4 min·South Capital of Texas Highway
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·32 sec·this road
9
Continue on Loop 360
5.2 mi·7 min·North Capital of Texas Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Research Boulevard
243 ft·8 sec·Research Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward US 183 NorthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto US 183
6.7 mi·7 min·US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi·14 min·183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 183
36 mi·38 min·North US Highway 183
15
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi·4 min·South Key Avenue
16
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi·14 sec·North US Highway 281
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi·40 min·North US Highway 183
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi·34 min·US 84; US 183; TX 16
19
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi·2 min·Early Boulevard
20
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi·25 min·East Commerce Street
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi·8 min·Wallis Avenue
22
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
23
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi·1 min·West Walnut Street
24
Continue on TX 153
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·State Highway 153
25
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
26
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
27
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
28
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
29
Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
30
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
31
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
32
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
33
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
34
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
35
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
36
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
37
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
38
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
39
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
40
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
41
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
42
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
43
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
44
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 53m estimated duration, leaving Barton Creek in the early morning is advisable to make the most of daylight. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel; the longest stretch without a break is nearly 105 miles on US 84. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway segments where services might be spaced out. Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have flexibility to depart a bit later if needed, but it's best to aim for an early start to ensure a relaxed arrival in Lubbock.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.6 miles from Barton Creek, TX, or about 3h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 83 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.6 miles or 3h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 49m
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 Barton Creek, 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 Barton Creek, TX
This is one driving day of about 375.1 miles and 6h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Barton Creek, 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 84 for about 104.9 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 258.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.6 mi into trip|~5m in|RM 2244 / Bee Caves Road
At end of road, turn right onto RM 2244 / Bee Caves Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
3.7 mi into trip|~7m in
Turn left toward Loop 360 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Loop 360 North
6
12.7 mi into trip|~20m in|Research Boulevard
Turn left onto Research Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.8 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the ramp toward US 183 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 183 North
6
258.9 mi into trip|~4h 52m 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
$51.38 one way
$102.75 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg131 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$57.39
$114.77
premium
$4.23
$62.39
$124.79
diesel
$4.80
$70.83
$141.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
112.5
1
$39.39
$18.00
Efficient EV
93.8
1
$32.82
$15.00
EV Truck/SUV
150
1
$52.51
$24.01
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Barton Creek, TX
Evening
in Barton Creek on Monday
Local time
7:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 5 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 17 at 1:35AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:00AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Evening
in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
7:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 17 at 1:35AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:00AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 53m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 79% of the route on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 104.9 miles on US 84 before transitioning to State Highway 153 and then US 183. Expect a good amount of rural cruising on these highways, with fewer exits and services compared to interstates. The majority of the drive will be on surface roads after leaving the main highway segments.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.9 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and North US Highway 183. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near RM 2244 / Bee Caves Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 375.1 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 2.6 miles (RM 2244 / Bee Caves Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (Research Boulevard): 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
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 53m. Total distance: 375.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 53m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on US 84. 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (RM 2244 / Bee Caves Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (Research Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.8 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.
