Burleson, TX to Lubbock, TX is 324.4 miles and takes about 5h 35m via Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and US 84, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across the heart of the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive with a mixed profile. It's a practical choice for a single-day journey, especially if you're looking to cover ground efficiently within the state. Plan for a steady pace, as the route is designed for direct travel between these two Texas cities.
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
162.2 miles from Burleson, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
198.4 mi
3h 21m
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
I 35W
7.5 mi
7m
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:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 198.4 mi, about 3h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burleson, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on East Ellison Street
48 ft·2 sec·East Ellison Street
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Continue on East Ellison Street
174 ft·13 sec·East Ellison Street
3
Turn left onto South Commerce Street
315 ft·15 sec·South Commerce Street
4
Turn right onto Spur 50
0.4 mi·46 sec·West Renfro Street
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Turn left onto North Burleson Boulevard
0.4 mi·44 sec·North Burleson Boulevard
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward I 35W North
7
Merge onto I 35W
7.5 mi·7 min·I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 45AToward I 20 West: AbileneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 20 West: AbileneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 20
4.3 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 WestUse the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
190 mi·3 hr 12 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: AbileneUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
15
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
16
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
17
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
18
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
19
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
20
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
21
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
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Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
25
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
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Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 35m estimated drive time, departing from Burleson in the morning allows ample time to reach Lubbock before evening. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of nearly 200 miles, consider your fuel and rest needs carefully. The $49 fuel cost is a helpful estimate, but it’s always wise to top off your tank before departing Burleson, especially before tackling that 198.4-mile segment. Since this is a comfortable one-day trip, you have flexibility in your schedule, but aim to start early to maximize daylight driving.
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 162.2 miles from Burleson, TX, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.4 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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.2 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 32m
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 Burleson, 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 Burleson, TX
This is one driving day of about 324.4 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Burleson, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 198.4 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 208.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.5 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Abilene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45A
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
7
9.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
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14 mi into trip|~17m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
7
18 mi into trip|~21m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
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208.1 mi into trip|~3h 34m 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
$49.02 one way
$98.04 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$53.65
$107.31
premium
$4.54
$57.92
$115.84
diesel
$5.61
$71.62
$143.25
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: 113.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
97.3
1
$34.06
$15.57
Efficient EV
81.1
0
$28.38
$12.98
EV Truck/SUV
129.8
1
$45.42
$20.76
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Burleson, TX
Late night
in Burleson on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
1:03 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
21 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 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a significant portion on major highways, with 34% of the journey utilizing high-speed roads. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning between faster highway sections and potentially more local road segments. The Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 198.4 miles, meaning you can cover a substantial distance before needing to make a significant change in direction or road type. Expect a consistent driving experience, largely characterized by open Texas landscapes.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 198.4 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in.
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 17 significant decision points across 324.4 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 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 35m. Total distance: 324.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 198.4 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. 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 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 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.
