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Trip from Comanche, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 38m
Distance
259 mi
417 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 25m
★
6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Comanche, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Comanche to Lubbock is 259 miles and takes about 4 hours 38 minutes via US 84 and State Highway 153, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive across the state. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making it a relatively easy day trip. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without extensive planning.
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
129.5 miles from Comanche, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| US Highway 67 | 19 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 70 | 10.4 mi | 10m |
| Wallis Avenue | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| East Highway 84 | 6.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 74.5 mi, about 1h 14m
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 Comanche, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on US 67; US 377; TX 36
1.8 mi
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2 min
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East Central Avenue
2
Continue on US 67; US 377
19 mi
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21 min
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US Highway 67
3
Continue on US 67; US 377
4.5 mi
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5 min
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Early Boulevard
4
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
5
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
6
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Walnut Street
7
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West Walnut Street
8
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
9
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
10
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
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State Highway 70
11
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Lamar Street
12
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
13
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
14
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 20; US 84
15
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
17
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
18
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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North Avenue F
19
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Ralls Road
20
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East 15th Street
21
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North US Highway 84
22
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
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Highway 84
23
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
24
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
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East Highway 84
25
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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Slaton Road
26
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
27
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
28
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour 38 minute drive time, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Aim to leave Comanche in the morning to maximize daylight and arrive in Lubbock with ample time. The route has only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks strategically, perhaps midway. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, keep an eye on gas prices as you travel across the Great Plains. Ensure you have a full tank before leaving Comanche, as the longest stretch without a town is 74.5 miles on US 84.
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 129.5 miles from Comanche, TX, or about 2h 23m 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 57 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.5 miles or 2h 23m 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 47m
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 Comanche, 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 Comanche, TX
This is one driving day of about 259 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Comanche, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.5 miles from Comanche, 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 74.5 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
0.1 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
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 websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 47.3 and 142.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
47.3 mi into trip
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~54m in
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US 84; US 283 / Wallis Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283 / Wallis Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
125.4 mi into trip
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~2h 19m in
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TX 153 / State Highway 153
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153 / State Highway 153
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
136.6 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
136.7 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 West: Midland
Navigation decision point
Toward I 20 West: Midland
6
142.7 mi into trip
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~2h 37m 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
$37.58 one way
$75.15 round trip
$3.69/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $41.63 | $83.27 |
| premium | $4.43 | $45.19 | $90.38 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $57.09 | $114.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.20 | $12.43 |
| Efficient EV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.66 | $10.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.6 | 1 | $36.26 | $16.58 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Comanche, TX
Late night in Comanche on Friday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Clear
S 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 12 at 8:39PM CDT until August 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 12 at 8:39PM CDT until August 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Friday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
S 15 to 20 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 12 at 8:39PM CDT until August 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 12 at 8:39PM CDT until August 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
74°F
Roscoe, TX
130 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 38m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 80% of the 259 miles on major roads. You'll encounter a stretch of 74.5 miles on US 84 before transitioning to other routes. The driving will feel like typical rural cruising for much of the way, with fewer exits and more open road. Expect to transition from highway to surface streets like East Commerce Street as you approach your destination.
80% 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: 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 47.3 miles in near US 84; US 283 / Wallis Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 259 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 47.3 miles (US 84; US 283 / Wallis Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 125.4 miles (TX 153 / State Highway 153): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 136.6 miles (Northwest Georgia Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
1,381 ft
Total Climb
2,309 ft
Total Descent
487 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~248.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,822 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Comanche, TX
Full guide →Founded 1858
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 4h 38m. Total distance: 259 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). 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.
Yes — we found about 10 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.
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 47.3 miles (US 84; US 283 / Wallis Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 125.4 miles (TX 153 / State Highway 153): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 136.6 miles (Northwest Georgia Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Lubbock, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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