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Trip from Dayton, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 7m
Distance
556.5 mi
896 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 59m
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6 AM
10h 8m
8 AM
10h 26m
10 AM
10h 14m
12 PM
10h 12m
3 PM
10h 15m
5 PM
10h 25m
8 PM
10h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Lubbock, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Dayton, TX to Lubbock, TX is 556.5 miles and takes about 10h 7m via West US Highway 84, with a fuel budget near $81 and enough daylight to finish in a day if you start early. This long-haul drive spans the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward path across the state. It's a route best suited for those looking to cover ground efficiently, with the majority of your travel on main highways. Consider this trip if you're aiming for a direct connection between these two Texas locations with minimal navigational complexity.
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
278.3 miles from Dayton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West US Highway 84 | 103.5 mi | 1h 54m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| TX 6 | 50 mi | 53m |
| East Grand Parkway North | 44 mi | 46m |
| North State Highway 6 | 43.3 mi | 43m |
| Aggie Expressway | 24.8 mi | 27m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
Longest stretch:
West US Highway 84
— 103.5 mi, about 1h 54m
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 Dayton, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on this road
87 ft
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8 sec
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this road
2
Turn right
155 ft
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16 sec
3
Turn left
225 ft
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19 sec
4
Turn right onto FM 1409
142 ft
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11 sec
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South Winfree Street
5
Turn left onto US 90; TX 146
0.3 mi
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25 sec
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United States Highway 90 East
6
Turn right onto TX 321
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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North Cleveland Street
7
Turn left onto FM 1960
5.1 mi
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6 min
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West Clayton Street
8
Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North
0.1 mi
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14 sec
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East Grand Parkway North
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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35 sec
10
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
44 mi
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46 min
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East Grand Parkway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward TX 249: Boudreaux Road, Rocky Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on North Grand Parkway West
0.4 mi
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40 sec
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North Grand Parkway West
13
Turn right onto TX 249
447 ft
·
7 sec
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Tomball Parkway
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward TBT Toll North
15
Merge onto TBT
4.9 mi
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5 min
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Tomball Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on TX 249 Toll
3.6 mi
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4 min
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MCTRA 249 Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on TX 249 Toll
25 mi
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27 min
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Aggie Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on TX 105
5.8 mi
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6 min
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State Highway 105
19
Turn right onto TX 105
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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State Highway 6
20
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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18 sec
21
Merge onto TX 6
50 mi
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53 min
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TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
5.8 mi
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5 min
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North State Highway 6
23
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
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3 min
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South Main Street
24
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
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37 min
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North State Highway 6
25
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
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2 min
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South Memorial Street
26
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
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9 min
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East State Highway 6
27
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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TX 6
28
Turn left onto TX 6; Loop 340
8.4 mi
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10 min
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East Loop 340
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
30
Turn straight onto West Loop 340
0.1 mi
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15 sec
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West Loop 340
31
Keep slight left at fork onto West Loop 340
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Loop 340
32
Turn left onto West Waco Drive
212 ft
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4 sec
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West Waco Drive
33
Continue on Woodway Drive
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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Woodway Drive
34
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 84
35
Merge onto US 84
6.6 mi
·
8 min
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George W Bush Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on US 84
5.2 mi
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5 min
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West US Highway 84
37
Continue on US 84
2.8 mi
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4 min
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East McGregor Drive
38
Continue on US 84
98 mi
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1 hr 48 min
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West US Highway 84
Use the straight lane.
39
Continue on US 84; US 183
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Garmon Drive
40
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
1 min
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South Avenue F
55
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
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
·
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
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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 10-hour duration, an early morning start from Dayton is advisable if you plan to complete the drive in a single day. With two recommended stops, you can break up the 556.5 miles into manageable segments. The longest stretch without services is 103.5 miles on West US Highway 84, so ensure your fuel tank is adequately filled before entering this section. It's a good idea to budget around $81 for fuel, and planning your stops around larger towns along US 84 will provide more options for rest and refueling.
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 278.3 miles from Dayton, TX, or about 5h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.5 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 122 miles or 2h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 278.3 miles or 5h 9m 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 278.3 miles or 5h 9m
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 3m
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 Dayton, 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 Dayton, TX
Aim for roughly 278 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 278 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 122 miles from Dayton, 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 West US Highway 84 for about 103.5 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
367 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 Mount Pleasant, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
278 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Burleson, TX after about 278 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 122 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 278.3 miles from Dayton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 278 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 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 mi from route
QuikTrip
1.2 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 websiteDennis Johnston Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Spring, Texas
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+17132740930
Visit websiteDoris D Miller Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Early stretch
3.7 mi from route
~9 min detour
Waco, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteGeronimo Adventure Park
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~12 min detour
First break
4.8 mi from route
~12 min detour
Spring, Texas
Hours: 12–6 pm
+18303655867
Visit websiteThe Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Halfway reset
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256436376
Visit websiteBrown County Museum of History
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Halfway reset
4.8 mi from route
~12 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 395 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 440.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip
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FM 1409 / South Winfree Street
Turn right onto FM 1409 / South Winfree Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 90; TX 146 / United States Highway 90 East
Turn left onto US 90; TX 146 / United States Highway 90 East
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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TX 321 / North Cleveland Street
Turn right onto TX 321 / North Cleveland Street
Navigation decision point
7
50 mi into trip
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~55m in
Take the exit toward TX 249: Boudreaux Road, Rocky Road
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 TX 249: Boudreaux Road, Rocky Road
6
440.3 mi into trip
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~8h 7m 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
$83.54 one way
$167.08 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
195 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $92.44 | $184.87 |
| premium | $4.57 | $100.02 | $200.03 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $137.50 | $275.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Tomball Tollway
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
MCTRA 249 Tollway
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 194.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 167 | 2 | $58.43 | $26.71 |
| Efficient EV | 139.1 | 1 | $48.69 | $22.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 222.6 | 2 | $77.91 | $35.62 |
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
Dayton, TX
Night in Dayton on Thursday
Local time
10:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 0 to 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Night in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
10:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
57°F
Mansfield, TX
184 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
5 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 7m 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.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 211.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 85% of the miles on main roads like West US Highway 84. You'll experience a longest stretch of 103.5 miles on West US Highway 84, indicating extended periods of cruising. Expect to transition from highway to surface roads as you approach your destination, with State Highway 153 likely marking the final segment. The extended highway sections mean you'll encounter fewer intersections and more consistent speeds for much of the drive.
85% 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: 103.5 mi on West US Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 84 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near FM 1409 / South Winfree 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 39 significant decision points across 556.5 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 0.1 miles (FM 1409 / South Winfree Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 90; TX 146 / United States Highway 90 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (TX 321 / North Cleveland Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
81 ft
Total Climb
3,246 ft
Total Descent
124 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~556.5 mi in
Elevation Range
3,122 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.
On the drive from Dayton, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Tbt Toll North along the way.
Tbt Toll North
50.9 mi in
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~57m
About the Cities
Arriving in Lubbock, TX
Full guide →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 103.5 miles on West US Highway 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 278 miles on day one.
Expect about $0.59 in tolls one way, starting with Tomball Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 13 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 1409 / South Winfree Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 90; TX 146 / United States Highway 90 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (TX 321 / North Cleveland Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.1 hours each way, a round trip means 20.3 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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