Origin
Cotulla, TX
Late night in Cotulla on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cotulla, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 11m
Distance
468.4 mi
754 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 4m
★
6 AM
8h 12m
8 AM
8h 28m
10 AM
8h 17m
12 PM
8h 16m
3 PM
8h 18m
5 PM
8h 27m
8 PM
8h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cotulla, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This 455.2-mile journey from Cotulla, TX to Lubbock, TX will take approximately 7 hours and 6 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing North Main Street, Purple Heart Trail, and Loop 1604, this route is best tackled in a single day, especially given its estimated fuel cost of $70. You'll encounter two recommended stops along the way, making it a manageable day trip. The drive begins and ends within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent, if not particularly varied, landscape. This route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
234.2 miles from Cotulla, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 99.8 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 71.2 mi | 1h 11m |
| Frisco Avenue | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| North Main Street | 30.1 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| Anderson Loop | 24.2 mi | 29m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 99.8 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cotulla, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on TX 97
49 ft
·
5 sec
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Tilden Street
2
Turn right onto I 35 Bus
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
3
Turn slight right onto I 35 Bus
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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I 35 Bus
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge onto I 35
71 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 140
Toward Loop 1604: Somerset
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Interstate 35 South
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Interstate 35 South
8
Turn left onto Loop 1604
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Anderson Loop
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 1604
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Valero Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Loop 1604 West
12
Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Interstate 10 West
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
14
Merge onto I 10; US 87
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
99 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 83
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
17
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi
·
30 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on US 83
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Frisco Avenue
19
Continue on US 83
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Roberts Avenue
20
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
·
FM 2111
23
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 153
24
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 153
25
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
26
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
27
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
28
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
29
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 20; US 84
30
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
31
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
32
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
33
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
34
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
35
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
36
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
37
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
38
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
39
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
40
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
41
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
42
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
43
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour duration and 455.2-mile distance, departing early from Cotulla, TX is advisable to make the most of daylight. With two recommended stops, you can break up the drive comfortably without feeling rushed. The estimated fuel cost of $70 is a good benchmark for your budget. Pay close attention to the 'turn-heavy' nature of this route; it's crucial to stay alert and ensure you're following the correct local roads, especially around the Loop 1604 section, to avoid unnecessary detours.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 234.2 miles from Cotulla, TX, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.8 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 103 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 234.2 miles or 4h 2m 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 234.2 miles or 4h 2m
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 7h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cotulla, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Cotulla, TX
Aim for roughly 234 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 234 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 103 miles from Cotulla, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 99.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
234 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 Live Oak, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
234 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Live Oak, TX after about 234 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 103 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 234.2 miles from Cotulla, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 234 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 295 decision points cluster between mile 72.4 and 198.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
72.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Loop 1604: Somerset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward Loop 1604: Somerset
6
80.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
97 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward Valero Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Valero Way
6
99.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
198.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
|
US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.78 one way
$141.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
164 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $77.47 | $154.94 |
| premium | $4.54 | $83.63 | $167.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $103.42 | $206.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$201–$311
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 163.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 140.5 | 1 | $49.18 | $22.48 |
| Efficient EV | 117.1 | 1 | $40.98 | $18.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 187.4 | 2 | $65.58 | $29.98 |
Gas CO2
164 kg
EV CO2
55 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.
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
8h 11m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 80.8
View on nps.gov
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
27 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 129.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 455.2-mile route, with a 0% highway share. The lack of major highways means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and city streets for the entire 7-hour duration. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to note, the constant need for navigation and adjustments will keep you actively involved. The profile suggests a consistent pattern of turns rather than long, straight runs, so keep your attention focused on road signs and your GPS.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.8 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 29 significant decision points across 468.4 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 72.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.8 miles (Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 97 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Cotulla, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604: Somerset and Menard.
Loop 1604: Somerset
72.4 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Menard
198.6 mi in
|
~3h 24m
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via US 83
About the Cities
Starting in Cotulla, TX
Full guide →Founded 1882
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?
Solo Traveler
8h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.8 miles on I 10. 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 234 miles on day one.
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.
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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 72.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.8 miles (Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 97 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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