Clarksville, TX to Lubbock, TX is 415 miles and takes about 7h 38m via US Highway 82 West, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape for much of the trip. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making it a fairly straightforward transit. With only two recommended stops and a duration under eight hours, this route is well-suited for a single-day adventure. Consider this option if you're looking for an efficient way to travel across Texas without extensive 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
207.5 miles from Clarksville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 82 West
166 mi
2h 56m
US 82
108.1 mi
2h
US Highway 82
33.5 mi
35m
West Highway 82
24.4 mi
25m
East Buck Owens Freeway
22.9 mi
24m
East US Highway 82
12.3 mi
14m
J M Lindsay Boulevard
12.1 mi
13m
Division Street
10 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 82 West
— 166 mi, about 2h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on US 82 Bus; TX 37 Bus
2.9 mi·4 min·West Main Street
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Continue on US 82
17 mi·18 min·US Highway 82 West
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Continue on US 82
2.0 mi·2 min·East Front Street
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Continue on US 82
2.9 mi·3 min·US Highway 82 East
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Continue on US 82
3.2 mi·3 min·Lamar Road
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Continue on US 82
2.8 mi·4 min·Lamar Avenue
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Continue on US 82 Business
3.4 mi·4 min·Bonham Street
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Continue on US 82
56 mi·59 min·US Highway 82 West
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Continue on US 82
23 mi·24 min·East Buck Owens Freeway
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Continue on US 82
12 mi·14 min·East US Highway 82
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Continue on US 82
12 mi·13 min·J M Lindsay Boulevard
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Continue on US 82
10 mi·11 min·Division Street
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Turn straight onto US 82
25 mi·27 min·US 82
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Merge onto US 82
34 mi·37 min·US 82
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Take the exit onto US 82
49 mi·54 min·US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
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Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi·52 sec·US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
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Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 82
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Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi·45 sec·North Main Street
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Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi·1 min·East California Street
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi·1 hr 38 min·US Highway 82 West
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi·25 min·West Highway 82
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·East Main Street
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi·7 min·US Highway 82
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·4th Street
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi·26 min·US Highway 82
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Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi·3 min·Idalou Road
Toward US 62, TX 114
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Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi·3 min·East 19th Street
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Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7h 38m drive, consider an early morning departure from Clarksville, TX, to maximize daylight hours. With 415 miles and a fuel cost around $60, planning for two stops is reasonable for stretching and refueling. The longest continuous stretch is 166 miles on US Highway 82 West, so be sure to fuel up before entering that segment. Given the relatively short duration, you have flexibility; however, a single day is easily achievable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the longer, more rural stretches of US Highway 82.
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 207.5 miles from Clarksville, TX, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166 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 91 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 207.5 miles or 3h 51m 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 31m
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 Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, TX
This is one driving day of about 415 miles and 7h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Clarksville, 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 Highway 82 West for about 166 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 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 172.3 and 257.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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172.3 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|US 82
Merge onto US 82
Merge point - match speed before joining
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206.1 mi into trip|~3h 50m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abile...
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254.9 mi into trip|~4h 45m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
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255.2 mi into trip|~4h 46m in|US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business / US Highway 82
Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business / US Highway 82
Navigation decision point
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257.3 mi into trip|~4h 48m in|US 82; TX 114 / East California Street
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114 / East California Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.84 one way
$113.68 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg145 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$63.49
$126.98
premium
$4.23
$69.03
$138.06
diesel
$4.80
$78.36
$156.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 145.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
124.5
1
$43.58
$19.92
Efficient EV
103.8
1
$36.31
$16.60
EV Truck/SUV
166
2
$58.10
$26.56
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
49 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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Clarksville, TX
Late night
in Clarksville on Monday
Local time
1:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:03PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:03PM CDT until July 17 at 4:46PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
1:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:03PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:03PM CDT until July 17 at 4:46PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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
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
7h 38m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 89% of the 415 miles on major roadways like US Highway 82 West. You'll experience a longest stretch of 166 miles on US Highway 82 West, which means extended periods of consistent speed. Expect the feel of rural cruising for the majority of the distance, with fewer exits and less frequent urban merging compared to routes with more surface road travel. The transition to surface roads, if any, will occur later in the drive.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 166 mi on US Highway 82 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 82 West and US 82. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 172.3 miles in near US 82.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 5 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 172.3 miles (US 82): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 206.1 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 254.9 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft412 ft
Total Climb
3,036 ft
Total Descent
245 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~415 mi in
Elevation Range
2,791 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clarksville, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Abilene along the way.
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
The longest stretch is about 166 miles on US Highway 82 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 172.3 miles (US 82): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 206.1 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 254.9 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.3 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.
