Trip from Bunker Hill Village, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 27m
Distance
523.9 mi
843 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$79
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.
Bunker Hill Village, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Bunker Hill Village to Lubbock is 523.9 miles and takes about 9h 27m via US 84, TX 71, and North US Highway 183, with a fuel budget near $79 and best completed over two days. This long-distance drive transitions you across the Great Plains region within Texas. With a recommended two-day itinerary, you can break up the nearly 10-hour journey into more manageable segments. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive across the state with minimal complexity.
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
261.9 miles from Bunker Hill Village, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| TX 71 | 77.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| North US Highway 183 | 72.6 mi | 1h 18m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| Katy Freeway | 63 mi | 1h 7m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| US 183 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
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 Bunker Hill Village, TX and Lubbock, TX.
Start on Bunker Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto Taylorcrest Road
Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road
Turn left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10; US 90
Take the exit onto TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
Continue on 71 Toll
Continue on TX 71
Take the exit
Merge onto US 183
Continue on 183 Toll
Continue on US 183
Continue on 183A Toll
Continue on US 183
Continue on US 183
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
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
Given the 9h 27m estimated drive time, this trip is best split over two days to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight for your first leg. With two recommended stops, plan to break up the journey roughly in half. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially during the longer 104.9-mile stretch on US 84, as services can be spaced out in this region. A practical tip is to top off your tank whenever you see a fuel station, just to be safe.
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 115 miles or 2h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 261.9 miles or 4h 46m 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 261.9 miles or 4h 46m
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 24m
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 Bunker Hill Village, 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 Bunker Hill Village, TX
Aim for roughly 262 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 262 miles and 4.7 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
173 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
346 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
262 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kempner, TX after about 262 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
A short stop after about 115 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 261.9 miles from Bunker Hill Village, 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 262 miles or 4.7 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
San Saba Picnic Area
Flying J Travel Center
Buc-ee's
Picnic Area
Service Plaza
Buc-ee's
QuikTrip
Road Ranger
Love's Travel Stop
TA
Service Plaza
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
Love's Travel Stop
TA
Flying J Travel Center
Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area
Colorado County Westbound Rest Area
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 websiteExitusVR
Near the start, ~11 min detour
Houston, Texas
+17133440525
Visit websiteThe Escape Game Houston (Galleria)
Near the start, ~11 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+17136365541
Visit websiteAustin Bat Tours
Early in the drive, ~10 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 407.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Taylorcrest Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 10 West
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
$78.65 one way
$157.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $87.02 | $174.04 |
| premium | $4.57 | $94.16 | $188.32 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $129.45 | $258.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 183.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 157.2 | 1 | $55.01 | $25.15 |
| Efficient EV | 131 | 1 | $45.84 | $20.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 209.6 | 2 | $73.35 | $33.53 |
Gas CO2
183 kg
EV CO2
61 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
Bunker Hill Village, TX
Late night in Bunker Hill Village on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Sunny
60°F
Brownwood, TX
346 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
7 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 27m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with an 87% highway share, making it largely efficient for covering distance. You'll encounter stretches of US 84, including one notable segment of 104.9 miles without interruption, offering a consistent pace. The drive primarily follows major highways, suggesting a generally well-maintained and direct path. While not overly technical, the character is that of a long-distance haul across the Texas landscape.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.4 miles in near Taylorcrest Road.
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 26 significant decision points across 523.9 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 0.4 miles (Taylorcrest Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
3,125 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~523.9 mi in
Elevation Range
3,125 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 Bunker Hill Village, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Austin and 183 Toll North: Lampasas.
Austin
183 Toll North: Lampasas
About the Cities
Starting in Bunker Hill Village, TX
Full guide →Founded 1954
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.
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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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