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Trip from Clute, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 40m
Distance
558.1 mi
898 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$85
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 31m
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6 AM
10h 40m
8 AM
10h 59m
10 AM
10h 47m
12 PM
10h 45m
3 PM
10h 48m
5 PM
10h 58m
8 PM
10h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clute, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Clute, TX to Lubbock, TX is 558.1 miles and takes about 10h 40m via US 84, TX 71, and North US Highway 183, with a fuel budget near $82 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though an overnight is recommended. This long-haul drive spans across Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in the same landscape. You'll cover a significant distance, so plan for a full day or consider breaking it up to make the most of the drive. It's a straightforward trip across the state, ideal for those looking to cover ground efficiently.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
279 miles from Clute, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| TX 71 | 78 mi | 1h 23m |
| North US Highway 183 | 72.6 mi | 1h 18m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| North Brooks Street | 29.4 mi | 44m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| US Highway 90A | 21.9 mi | 27m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,210 veh/hr typical · worst 1,594
Quietest
3 AM
~203 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 31 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clute, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.4 mi
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51 sec
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East Main Street
2
Continue on South Main Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto State Highway 332 West
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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State Highway 332 West
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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18 sec
5
Merge onto TX 288; TX 332
3.7 mi
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4 min
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Nolan Ryan Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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14 sec
Toward TX 332
7
Continue on TX 332
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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State Highway 228
8
Turn left onto TX 332
7.5 mi
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11 min
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State Highway 332 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto TX 36
29 mi
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44 min
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North Brooks Street
10
Turn left onto FM 360
8.9 mi
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15 min
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Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto Loop 540
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Loop 540
12
Turn left onto FM 1875
4.6 mi
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8 min
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FM 1875
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 90 Alt
5.0 mi
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7 min
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US Highway 90A West
14
Continue on US 90 Alt
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Main Street
15
Continue on US 90 Alt
9.1 mi
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13 min
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US Highway 90A
16
Continue on US 90 Alt
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
17
Continue on US 90 Alt
5.4 mi
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5 min
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US Highway 90A
18
Continue on US 90 Alt
0.8 mi
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1 min
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East Main Street
19
Turn slight left onto US 90 Alt
0.3 mi
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52 sec
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Boothe Drive
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 90 Alt
0.8 mi
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1 min
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South McCarty Avenue
21
Continue on US 90 Alt
7.4 mi
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8 min
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US Highway 90A
22
Turn right onto TX 71
9.8 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 71
23
Turn left onto TX 71
446 ft
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8 sec
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I-10 Service Road
24
Take the ramp onto TX 71
0.3 mi
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32 sec
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TX 71
25
Merge onto I 10; TX 71
1.3 mi
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1 min
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I 10; TX 71
26
Take the exit onto TX 71
0.5 mi
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33 sec
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TX 71
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
27
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
77 mi
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1 hr 22 min
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TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
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2 min
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East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi
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26 sec
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Bastrop Highway
32
Continue on 183 Toll
6.2 mi
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6 min
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Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on US 183
15 mi
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16 min
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US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi
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14 min
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183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Continue on US 183
36 mi
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38 min
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North US Highway 183
36
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
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4 min
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South Key Avenue
37
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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North US Highway 281
38
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi
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40 min
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North US Highway 183
39
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi
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34 min
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US 84; US 183; TX 16
40
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Early Boulevard
41
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
42
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
43
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
44
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Walnut Street
45
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
46
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
47
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
48
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
49
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
50
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
51
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
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5 min
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I 20; US 84
52
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
53
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US 84
54
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
55
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
56
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
57
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
58
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North US Highway 84
59
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
60
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
61
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
62
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
63
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
64
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
65
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 10h 40m duration, it's best to plan for two days of driving. Aim to leave early in the morning to maximize daylight. With 3 recommended stops, you can comfortably pace yourself, ensuring you don't push too hard on either day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 104.9-mile stretch on US 84, as services might be more spread out. Splitting the drive makes it more manageable and allows for a more relaxed experience across Texas.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 279 miles from Clute, TX, or about 5h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 123 miles or 2h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 279 miles or 5h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 279 miles or 5h 39m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 36m
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 Clute, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clute, TX
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 miles from Clute, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 104.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
184 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
368 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Brownwood, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
279 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 279 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 123 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 279 miles from Clute, 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 104.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 279 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
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
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Colorado County Westbound Rest Area
2.1 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 websiteBrazosport Museum of Natural Science
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Clute, Texas
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+19792657661
Visit websiteThe Center for the Arts & Sciences
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Clute, Texas
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+19792657661
Visit websiteKids Party Planet
4.1
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lake Jackson, Texas
Hours: Closed
+19795292076
Visit websiteSea Center Texas
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Lake Jackson, Texas
Hours: 9 am–4 pm
+19792920100
Visit websiteLake Jackson Historical Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Lake Jackson, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+19792971570
Visit websiteMorrison Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
Lake Jackson, Texas
+19792974533
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 375 decision points cluster between mile 42.5 and 441.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
42.5 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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FM 360 / Main Street
Turn left onto FM 360 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
56.6 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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US 90 Alt / US Highway 90A West
At end of road, turn left onto US 90 Alt / US Highway 90A West
Navigation decision point
6
99.7 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
180.9 mi into trip
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~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
6
441.8 mi into trip
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~8h 39m in
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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
$85.45 one way
$170.90 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
195 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.29 | $94.31 | $188.61 |
| premium | $4.64 | $101.91 | $203.82 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $135.77 | $271.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 195.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 167.4 | 2 | $58.60 | $26.79 |
| Efficient EV | 139.5 | 1 | $48.83 | $22.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 223.2 | 2 | $78.13 | $35.72 |
Gas CO2
195 kg
EV CO2
65 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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.
Origin
Clute, TX
Afternoon in Clute on Saturday
Local time
1:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
N 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:25AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
1:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Patchy Frost
N 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:25AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
62°F
Brownwood, TX
368 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 40m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 largely highway cruising, with 80% of the drive on major roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 104.9 miles on US 84, offering uninterrupted driving. Expect to transition from highway to surface roads as you progress, particularly as you approach your destination. The extensive highway mileage means you'll notice a steady flow of traffic and fewer frequent exits for much of the trip.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
65 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.9 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and TX 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.5 miles in near FM 360 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 37 significant decision points across 558.1 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 42.5 miles (FM 360 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.6 miles (US 90 Alt / US Highway 90A West): Navigation decision point; at 99.7 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
15 ft
Total Climb
3,243 ft
Total Descent
55 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~593.1 mi in
Elevation Range
3,188 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clute, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Austin and 183 Toll North: Lampasas.
Austin
99.2 mi in
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~2h 23m
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via TX 71
183 Toll North: Lampasas
180.9 mi in
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~3h 51m
About the Cities
Starting in Clute, TX
Full guide →Founded 1952
Clute is a city on the North Barrier Coast of Texas. If you have never seen an industrial plant, you are in for a treat, as Dow tanks and stacks and whatever else seem to overshadow everything around here.
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 279 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 17 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 42.5 miles (FM 360 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.6 miles (US 90 Alt / US Highway 90A West): Navigation decision point; at 99.7 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.7 hours each way, a round trip means 21.3 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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