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Trip from Cameron, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 6m
Distance
382.5 mi
616 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 56m
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6 AM
7h 7m
8 AM
7h 29m
10 AM
7h 15m
12 PM
7h 12m
3 PM
7h 16m
5 PM
7h 28m
8 PM
7h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cameron, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Cameron, TX to Lubbock, TX is 382.5 miles and takes about 7 hours 6 minutes via US 84 and State Highway 153, with a fuel budget near $58 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you across the heart of Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on highways, making it a solid choice for a single-day drive. You'll find it's a practical option for getting between these two points without much 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
191.3 miles from Cameron, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 104.4 mi | 1h 48m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| East Main Street | 51.3 mi | 54m |
| TX 36 | 22.3 mi | 30m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 485 | 14.5 mi | 18m |
| TX 53 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 104.4 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cameron, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on US 77; US 190; TX 36
100 ft
·
5 sec
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East 4th Street
2
Turn right onto US 77
4.6 mi
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5 min
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North Travis Avenue
3
Turn left onto FM 485
15 mi
·
18 min
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Farm-to-Market Road 485
4
At end of road, turn left onto TX 53
13 mi
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16 min
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TX 53
5
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 53
10 mi
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14 min
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Airport Road
6
Continue on TX 36
22 mi
·
30 min
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TX 36
7
Continue on TX 36 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Highway 36 Business
8
Merge onto US 84; TX 36 Business
51 mi
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54 min
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East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi
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34 min
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US 84; US 183; TX 16
10
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
11
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
12
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
13
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Walnut Street
14
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West Walnut Street
15
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
16
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
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State Highway 153
17
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
18
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Lamar Street
19
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
20
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
21
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
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I 20; US 84
22
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
24
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
25
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
26
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
27
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East 15th Street
28
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North US Highway 84
29
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
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Highway 84
30
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
31
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
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East Highway 84
32
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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Slaton Road
33
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
34
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
35
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Cameron, TX, around 7 AM, to ensure you have ample daylight for the 382.5 miles. With two planned stops, you can break up the drive effectively, perhaps stopping around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 104.4-mile stretch on US 84 where services might be more spaced out. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have flexibility, but sticking to the main roads like US 84 will keep you on track efficiently.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 191.3 miles from Cameron, TX, or about 3h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.4 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 84 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.3 miles or 3h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 3m
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 Cameron, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cameron, TX
This is one driving day of about 382.5 miles and 7h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Cameron, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 104.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
191 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 191.3 miles from Cameron, 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 104.4 miles.
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
Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
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
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Staging Area
1.5 mi from route
Staging Area
1.7 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Mackenzie 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 websiteCultural Activities Center
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~11 min detour
First break
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Temple, Texas
Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm
+12547739926
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 266.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 77 / North Travis Avenue
Turn right onto US 77 / North Travis Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
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TX 53
At end of road, turn left onto TX 53
Navigation decision point
4
32.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
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TX 53 / Airport Road
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 53 / Airport Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
65.9 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
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US 84; TX 36 Business / East Main Street
Merge onto US 84; TX 36 Business / East Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
266.3 mi into trip
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~5h 6m 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
$57.80 one way
$115.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $63.26 | $126.53 |
| premium | $4.54 | $68.29 | $136.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $84.45 | $168.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.8 | 1 | $40.16 | $18.36 |
| Efficient EV | 95.6 | 1 | $33.47 | $15.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153 | 1 | $53.55 | $24.48 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Origin
Cameron, TX
Late night in Cameron on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
7h 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 66% of the 382.5 miles on faster roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 104.4 miles on US 84, offering extended periods of consistent cruising. The transition from highway to surface roads will likely occur around mile 252. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of this trip, with fewer urban merging situations.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.4 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and State Highway 153. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 77 / North Travis Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 382.5 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (TX 53): Navigation decision point; at 32.3 miles (TX 53 / Airport Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Cameron, TX
Full guide →Founded 1846
Cameron is a city in the Post Oak Savannah region of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Dr. Nathan and Lula Cass House — building in Cameron, Milam County, Texas
- • Milam County Courthouse and Jail — building in Cameron, Milam County, Texas
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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 6m. Total distance: 382.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.4 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (TX 53): Navigation decision point; at 32.3 miles (TX 53 / Airport Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 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.
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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