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Trip from Baytown, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 8m
Distance
558.6 mi
899 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 59m
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6 AM
10h 8m
8 AM
10h 26m
10 AM
10h 15m
12 PM
10h 13m
3 PM
10h 16m
5 PM
10h 26m
8 PM
10h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baytown, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Baytown, TX to Lubbock, TX is 558.6 miles and takes about 10h 8m via US 84 and TX 71, with a fuel budget near $80 and an overnight recommendation. This long-haul drive spans across Texas, starting in the Great Plains region and ending in another part of the same region. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward trip for those looking to cover a significant distance efficiently. Given the 10-hour driving time, planning for an overnight stop is wise to avoid an excessively long day behind the wheel.
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
279.3 miles from Baytown, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| TX 71 | 77.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| Katy Freeway | 74.4 mi | 1h 21m |
| 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 |
| East Freeway | 18.9 mi | 23m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,891 veh/hr typical · worst 5,760
Quietest
2 AM
~593 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 98 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 Baytown, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Decker Drive
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Decker Drive
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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27 sec
Toward Spur 330 West
3
Merge onto Spur 330
4.7 mi
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5 min
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Decker Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 10
19 mi
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23 min
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East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 10; US 90
74 mi
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1 hr 21 min
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Katy Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto TX 71
0.5 mi
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33 sec
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TX 71
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
7
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
77 mi
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1 hr 22 min
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TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
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2 min
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East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi
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26 sec
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Bastrop Highway
12
Continue on 183 Toll
6.2 mi
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6 min
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Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 183
15 mi
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16 min
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US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi
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14 min
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183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 183
36 mi
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38 min
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North US Highway 183
16
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
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4 min
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South Key Avenue
17
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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North US Highway 281
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi
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40 min
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North US Highway 183
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi
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34 min
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US 84; US 183; TX 16
20
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Early Boulevard
21
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi
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8 min
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Wallis Avenue
23
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
24
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Walnut Street
25
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
26
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
27
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
28
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
29
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
30
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
31
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
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5 min
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I 20; US 84
32
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US 84
34
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
35
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
36
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
37
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
38
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
39
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
40
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
41
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
42
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
43
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
44
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
45
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Consider starting your drive early in the morning to make good progress before midday. With a total duration of over 10 hours, this route is best split over two days. A logical stopping point would be around the halfway mark to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 104.9-mile stretch on US 84, as services might be less frequent in those areas. Budgeting around $80 for fuel is a good estimate for this 558.6-mile trip.
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 279.3 miles from Baytown, TX, or about 5h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 123 miles or 2h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 279.3 miles or 5h 7m 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 279.3 miles or 5h 7m
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 9h 4m
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 Baytown, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 Baytown, TX
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 miles from Baytown, 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 US 84 for about 104.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
184 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
369 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 Brownwood, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
279 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 279 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 123 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 279.3 miles from Baytown, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 279 miles or 5.1 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
0 mi from route
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.5 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.7 mi from route
TA
0.9 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.9 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.5 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.6 mi from route
Buc-ee's
2 mi from route
Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Colorado County Westbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.4 mi from route
Bicentennial Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
Baytown, Texas
Hours: 5 am–10 pm
+12814206597
Visit websiteMackenzie 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 websiteARs Entertainment Hub Baytown
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Baytown, Texas
Hours: 4–10 pm
+18889999440
Visit websiteAllenbrook Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Baytown, Texas
Hours: 5 am–10 pm
+12814206597
Visit websiteW.L. Jenkins Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.7 mi from route
~9 min detour
Baytown, Texas
Hours: 5 am–10 pm
+12814206597
Visit websiteLakeline Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Early stretch
4.9 mi from route
~12 min detour
Cedar Park, Texas
+15124015500
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 442.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Spur 330 / Decker Drive
Merge onto Spur 330 / Decker Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
6.4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 10 / East Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / East Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
100.2 mi into trip
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~1h 52m in
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TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
181.4 mi into trip
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~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
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.
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
6
442.3 mi into trip
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~8h 8m in
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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
$85.53 one way
$171.05 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
195 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.29 | $94.39 | $188.78 |
| premium | $4.64 | $102.00 | $204.00 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $135.89 | $271.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 195.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 167.6 | 2 | $58.65 | $26.81 |
| Efficient EV | 139.7 | 1 | $48.88 | $22.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 223.4 | 2 | $78.20 | $35.75 |
Gas CO2
195 kg
EV CO2
65 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Baytown, TX
Morning in Baytown on Saturday
Local time
8:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
N 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:25AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
8:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Patchy Frost
N 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:25AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
62°F
Brownwood, TX
369 mi in
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
22 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
10h 8m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a high highway share, with 87% of the route on major roads like US 84 and TX 71. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 104.9 miles on US 84, indicating extended periods of open road cruising. Expect fewer frequent exits during these longer segments, allowing for steady progress. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur periodically, but the majority of your travel will be on high-speed routes.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and TX 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Spur 330 / Decker Drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 24 significant decision points across 558.6 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 1.7 miles (Spur 330 / Decker Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.2 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
23 ft
Total Climb
3,246 ft
Total Descent
66 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~563.7 mi in
Elevation Range
3,180 ft
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.
Between Baytown, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Austin and 183 Toll North: Lampasas.
Austin
99.7 mi in
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~1h 52m
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via TX 71
183 Toll North: Lampasas
181.4 mi in
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~3h 19m
About the Cities
Starting in Baytown, TX
Full guide →Baytown is a city in Texas. When you are in Baytown, you can rest assured you are in one of the most industrialized places of the world. With Exxon's Baytown Refinery on the west, Chevron's Cedar Bayou Plant on the northeast, the Covestro Baytown Industrial Plant on the east, and a smattering of other industries in between, you're likely to see flare stacks and storage tanks or tanker cars wherever you go, and might think you need a gas mask. But, in spite of this, there are still natural and cultural attractions to behold. And Garey Busey and Renee Zellweger used to call this place home.
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
The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on US 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 279 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 30 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 30 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Spur 330 / Decker Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.2 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.1 hours each way, a round trip means 20.3 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, 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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