This 342.1-mile drive from Cedar Hill, TX, to Lubbock, TX, is a feasible one-day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 55 minutes. The route primarily utilizes Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and US 84, with about 31% of the journey on highways. You can expect a fuel cost of around $52 for this journey across the Great Plains. With only one recommended stop, this trip offers a straightforward passage through Texas. It's a good option if you're looking for a direct route with minimal detours.
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
171.1 miles from Cedar Hill, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
218.3 mi
3h 43m
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
East Highway 84
6.8 mi
6m
West FM 1382
4.9 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
— 218.3 mi, about 3h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hill, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on Cedar Street
171 ft·9 sec·Cedar Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
424 ft·14 sec·South Main Street
3
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·North Main Street
4
Turn right onto Straus Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Straus Road
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Turn left onto FM 1382
4.9 mi·6 min·West FM 1382
6
Continue on FM 1382
0.7 mi·1 min·South Belt Line Road
7
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
0.5 mi·47 sec·East Interstate 20
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 20 West
9
Merge onto I 20
24 mi·25 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 WestUse the straight lane.
11
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.
12
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
14
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
15
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
16
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
17
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
18
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
19
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
20
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
21
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
22
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
23
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
24
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
25
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 55-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Cedar Hill to maximize daylight and arrive in Lubbock with time to spare. While the drive is manageable in one day, with only one suggested stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 218.3-mile stretch on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, as services might be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $52 is a helpful budgeting tool for this trip.
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 171.1 miles from Cedar Hill, TX, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.3 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 75 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.1 miles or 2h 59m 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 51m
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 Cedar Hill, 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 Cedar Hill, TX
This is one driving day of about 342.1 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Cedar Hill, 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 218.3 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 225.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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6.9 mi into trip|~10m in|East Interstate 20
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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7.6 mi into trip|~11m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.8 mi into trip|~37m 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
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35.8 mi into trip|~42m 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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225.9 mi into trip|~3h 54m 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
$51.69 one way
$103.38 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg120 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$56.58
$113.16
premium
$4.54
$61.08
$122.16
diesel
$5.61
$75.53
$151.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
102.6
1
$35.92
$16.42
Efficient EV
85.5
0
$29.93
$13.68
EV Truck/SUV
136.8
1
$47.89
$21.89
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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 20, 2026
Origin
Cedar Hill, TX
Late night
in Cedar Hill on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 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
1 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 55m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with other road types. You'll spend a significant portion, the longest uninterrupted stretch being 218.3 miles, on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. With 31% of the drive on highways, the pace is generally consistent, but be prepared for variations as you transition between major roadways and other routes like US 84. This journey doesn't present a monotonous interstate experience but rather a practical progression across the Texas landscape.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 218.3 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near East Interstate 20.
Driving Effort6/10
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 342.1 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 6.9 miles (East Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 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.
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 5h 55m. Total distance: 342.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 218.3 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 6.9 miles (East Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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.
