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Trip from Copperas Cove, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 53m
Distance
323.6 mi
521 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 40m
★
6 AM
5h 54m
8 AM
6h 20m
10 AM
6h 3m
12 PM
6h 0m
3 PM
6h 4m
5 PM
6h 18m
8 PM
5h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copperas Cove, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This 323.6-mile drive from Copperas Cove, TX to Lubbock, TX is designed as a single-day adventure, taking approximately 5 hours and 53 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing US 84, State Highway 153, and North US Highway 183, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region of Texas. With an estimated fuel cost of $49, it's an economical option for a quick trip. The direct nature of this highway-focused drive makes it well-suited for a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
161.8 miles from Copperas Cove, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| North US Highway 183 | 36.9 mi | 40m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 70 | 10.4 mi | 10m |
| Central Texas Expressway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Wallis Avenue | 7.2 mi | 8m |
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 Copperas Cove, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on FM 1113
195 ft
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5 sec
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West Avenue D
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
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18 sec
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South Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto FM 116
148 ft
·
4 sec
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East Avenue F
4
Turn right onto FM 116
0.5 mi
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57 sec
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South Main Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto FM 116
52 ft
·
8 sec
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South Main Street;Highway Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 190 Bus; FM 116
1.8 mi
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2 min
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West Highway 190
7
Turn right onto US 190
7.6 mi
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8 min
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Central Texas Expressway
8
Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi
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8 min
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FM 1715
9
At end of road, turn left onto FM 580
2.6 mi
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2 min
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East FM 580
10
Continue on FM 580
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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East Avenue J
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 183; US 190; US 281
0.4 mi
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32 sec
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North Key Avenue
12
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
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi
·
40 min
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North US Highway 183
14
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
15
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
16
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
17
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
18
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Walnut Street
19
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West Walnut Street
20
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
21
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
22
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
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State Highway 70
23
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Lamar Street
24
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
25
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
26
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
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I 20; US 84
27
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
28
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
29
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
30
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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North Avenue F
31
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Ralls Road
32
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East 15th Street
33
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
34
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
35
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
36
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
37
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
38
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
39
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
40
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 53-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Copperas Cove to maximize daylight and avoid any potential traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break, though planning around fuel is advisable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 104.9-mile stretch on US 84. This is a straightforward drive, so focus on maintaining a steady pace and enjoying the efficient journey to Lubbock.
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 161.8 miles from Copperas Cove, TX, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 71 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.8 miles or 3h 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 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 Copperas Cove, 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 Copperas Cove, TX
This is one driving day of about 323.6 miles and 5h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Copperas Cove, 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 104.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 161.8 miles from Copperas Cove, 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.
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
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 websiteThe Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256436376
Visit websiteBrown County Museum of History
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256411926
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 207.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 116 / East Avenue F
At end of road, turn left onto FM 116 / East Avenue F
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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FM 116 / South Main Street;Highway Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto FM 116 / South Main Street;Highway Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 190 Bus; FM 116 / West Highway 190
Turn right onto US 190 Bus; FM 116 / West Highway 190
Navigation decision point
6
207.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m 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
$44.32 one way
$88.65 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $49.51 | $99.02 |
| premium | $4.23 | $53.83 | $107.65 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $61.10 | $122.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.1 | 1 | $33.98 | $15.53 |
| Efficient EV | 80.9 | 0 | $28.32 | $12.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.4 | 1 | $45.30 | $20.71 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Origin
Copperas Cove, TX
Morning in Copperas Cove on Monday
Local time
9:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 to 15 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:03AM CDT until July 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:01AM CDT until July 17 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
9:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 15 mph
29% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:03AM CDT until July 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:01AM CDT until July 17 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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
4 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
5h 53m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 85% of your travel on main roads. The majority of your time will be spent on US 84, which includes the longest uninterrupted stretch of 104.9 miles. While largely a highway drive, you'll navigate segments on State Highway 153 and North US Highway 183, offering a consistent pace. This route is characterized by its efficiency, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal detours and a predictable driving rhythm.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and State Highway 153. You will hit about 26 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
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 323.6 miles you will encounter 26 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (FM 116 / East Avenue F): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (FM 116 / South Main Street;Highway Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
1,088 ft
Total Climb
2,351 ft
Total Descent
236 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~323.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,115 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Copperas Cove, TX
Full guide →“City of Five Hills” · Founded 1913
Top landmarks
- • Copperas Cove Stagestop and Post Office — building in Copperas Cove (vicinity), Coryell County, Texas
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 5h 53m. Total distance: 323.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 53m 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 104.9 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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.
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. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (FM 116 / East Avenue F): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (FM 116 / South Main Street;Highway Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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.
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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