Origin
Denison, TX
Late night in Denison on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Denison, 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
6h 6m
Distance
330.5 mi
532 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 54m
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6 AM
6h 6m
8 AM
6h 32m
10 AM
6h 15m
12 PM
6h 13m
3 PM
6h 17m
5 PM
6h 31m
8 PM
5h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denison, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Denison, TX to Lubbock, TX is 330.5 miles and takes about 6 hours 6 minutes via US 82, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region, traversing the heart of Texas. Expect a consistent, straightforward route that's ideal for a single-day trip. Given the relatively short duration and minimal stops, it's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. If you're looking for a no-fuss drive across the state, this is a solid option.
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
165.3 miles from Denison, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 108.1 mi | 2h |
| US Highway 82 West | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| US Highway 82 | 33.5 mi | 35m |
| West Highway 82 | 24.4 mi | 25m |
| East Buck Owens Freeway | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| East US Highway 82 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| J M Lindsay Boulevard | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Division Street | 10 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 108.1 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denison, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on this road
61 ft
·
9 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto US 69
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Austin Avenue
3
Continue on Spur 503
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Eisenhower Parkway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward TX 91: Texoma Parkway
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward TX 91 South: Sherman
6
Turn straight onto TX 91
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Texoma Parkway
7
Turn right onto East Highway 82
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Highway 82
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
9
Merge onto US 82
20 mi
·
22 min
·
East Buck Owens Freeway
10
Continue on US 82
12 mi
·
14 min
·
East US Highway 82
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 82
12 mi
·
13 min
·
J M Lindsay Boulevard
12
Continue on US 82
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Division Street
13
Turn straight onto US 82
25 mi
·
27 min
·
US 82
14
Merge onto US 82
34 mi
·
37 min
·
US 82
15
Take the exit onto US 82
49 mi
·
54 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
16
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
17
Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
18
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East California Street
20
Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 82 West
21
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
·
25 min
·
West Highway 82
22
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
23
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
24
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
25
Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 82
26
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Idalou Road
Toward US 62, TX 114
27
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 19th Street
28
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, starting in the morning is your best bet to ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a predominantly highway profile, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 108.1-mile stretch on US 82, as services might be less frequent in some areas. The estimated fuel cost of $50 should help you budget accordingly. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you can afford to take a brief break when needed without significantly impacting your arrival time.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.3 miles from Denison, TX, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.1 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 73 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.3 miles or 3h 7m 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 59m
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 Denison, 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 Denison, TX
This is one driving day of about 330.5 miles and 6h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Denison, 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 82 for about 108.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.3 miles from Denison, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.1 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 170.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 69 / North Austin Avenue
Turn left onto US 69 / North Austin Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward TX 91: Texoma Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward TX 91: Texoma Parkway
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 91 South: Sherman
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward TX 91 South: Sherman
5
121.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
|
US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abile...
5
170.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
|
US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.94 one way
$99.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $54.66 | $109.33 |
| premium | $4.54 | $59.01 | $118.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.97 | $145.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.1 | 1 | $34.70 | $15.86 |
| Efficient EV | 82.6 | 0 | $28.92 | $13.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.2 | 1 | $46.27 | $21.15 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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
5:39 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.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 6m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 almost entirely highway driving, with a 90% highway share. You'll be on US 82 for the majority of the trip, experiencing a longest stretch of 108.1 miles on this highway. Expect to transition from highway to surface roads as you approach your destination. The extensive highway mileage means you'll likely encounter consistent cruising speeds for most of the drive.
90% 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: 108.1 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US Highway 82 West. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 69 / North Austin 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 330.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 (US 69 / North Austin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Denison, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Abilene along the way.
Abilene
121.7 mi in
|
~2h 18m
|
via US 82
About the Cities
Starting in Denison, TX
Full guide →Founded 1872
Denison is in the Blackland Prairie region.
Top landmarks
- • Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site — building in Denison, Grayson 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 6h 6m. Total distance: 330.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 108.1 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 69 / North Austin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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