Spanning 220.9 miles across the Texas Great Plains, this journey from Cleveland to Lubbock typically takes about 3 hours and 27 minutes of active drive time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for a single-day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You should budget approximately $33 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this path requires your full attention, as it relies on local roads like Farm-to-Market Road 1176, Bowie Avenue, and 1st Street rather than major interstates. Since both your origin and destination sit within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout the trip. It is a straightforward trek for those who prefer local roads over high-speed highway travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
110 miles from Cleveland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
State Highway 153
69 mi
1h 14m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
State Highway 70
10.4 mi
10m
Wallis Avenue
8 mi
9m
East Highway 84
6.8 mi
6m
Farm-to-Market Road 1176
6.6 mi
11m
I 20
6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 74.5 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on FM 1176
1.8 mi·3 min·Farm-to-Market Road 1176
2
Keep slight left at fork onto FM 1176
4.8 mi·8 min·Farm-to-Market Road 1176
3
Continue on FM 1176
0.5 mi·50 sec·Bowie Avenue
4
Turn right onto FM 1176
0.3 mi·41 sec·1st Street
5
Turn left onto US 67; US 84
0.8 mi·55 sec·Wallis Avenue
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi·8 min·Wallis Avenue
7
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
8
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi·1 min·West Walnut Street
9
Continue on TX 153
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·State Highway 153
10
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
11
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
12
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
13
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
14
Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
15
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
16
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
18
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
19
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
20
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
21
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
22
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
23
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
24
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
25
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
26
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
27
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
28
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
29
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 220.9-mile route, plan to leave early in the day to ensure you reach Lubbock before fatigue sets in. You will likely need at least one scheduled stop during your 3-hour and 27-minute transit to maintain focus. Since you are relying exclusively on local roads, check your navigation frequently, as the lack of highway signage means you will be making more frequent turns than on a typical interstate trip. Keep your $33 fuel budget in mind and fill up before you depart Cleveland, as local roads can sometimes have fewer service stations than major thoroughfares. Embrace the flexibility of the route by taking your time, as the absence of highway speed limits allows you to adjust your pace to the local traffic flow.
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 110 miles from Cleveland, TX, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.5 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 48 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, TX
This is one driving day of about 220 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Cleveland, 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 US 84 for about 74.5 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 1.8 and 103.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|FM 1176 / Farm-to-Market Road 1176
Keep slight left at fork onto FM 1176 / Farm-to-Market Road 1176
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.1 mi into trip|~12m in|FM 1176 / 1st Street
Turn right onto FM 1176 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip|~13m in|US 67; US 84 / Wallis Avenue
Turn left onto US 67; US 84 / Wallis Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip|~14m in|US 84; US 283 / Wallis Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283 / Wallis Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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103.7 mi into trip|~1h 57m 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
$33.24 one way
$66.49 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$36.39
$72.77
premium
$4.54
$39.28
$78.56
diesel
$5.61
$48.57
$97.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66
0
$23.10
$10.56
Efficient EV
55
0
$19.25
$8.80
EV Truck/SUV
88
1
$30.80
$14.08
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 16, 2026
Origin
Cleveland, TX
Morning
in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
9:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning
in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
9:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Snyder, TX
110 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.
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
18 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
3h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 highly technical experience behind the wheel, as this route features zero highway miles and relies entirely on local corridors. The character of the drive is defined by constant turns, requiring you to stay alert and engaged with the road surface at all times. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on Farm-to-Market Road 1176, you will find yourself frequently navigating intersections and changes in road geometry. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this journey offers a continuous, hands-on driving environment from start to finish. You should be prepared for a slower, more deliberate pace that prioritizes local connectivity over rapid transit.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.5 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and State Highway 153. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near FM 1176 / Farm-to-Market Road 1176.
Driving Effort5/10
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 220 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.8 miles (FM 1176 / Farm-to-Market Road 1176): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.1 miles (FM 1176 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (US 67; US 84 / Wallis Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 3h 58m. Total distance: 220 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.5 miles on US 84. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (FM 1176 / Farm-to-Market Road 1176): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.1 miles (FM 1176 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (US 67; US 84 / Wallis Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Lubbock, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
