Origin
Devine, TX
Morning in Devine on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Devine, TX to Lubbock, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 16m
Distance
399.9 mi
644 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 4m
★
6 AM
6h 16m
8 AM
6h 41m
10 AM
6h 25m
12 PM
6h 22m
3 PM
6h 26m
5 PM
6h 40m
8 PM
6h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Devine, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Embark on a 399.9-mile journey from Devine, TX, to Lubbock, TX, a drive that will take approximately 6 hours and 16 minutes. This route is primarily navigated using Highway 173 South, Interstate 35 North, and Purple Heart Trail, with no highway percentage, indicating a more local road experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $61 and a recommended one-day trip, this drive is manageable for a single day. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of your trip, experiencing a consistent landscape. This route offers a straightforward path for those looking to cover ground within Texas without extensive highway time.
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
199.9 miles from Devine, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 173 South | — | — |
| Interstate 35 North | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
| Loop 1604 | — | — |
| Interstate 35 South | — | — |
| Anderson Loop | — | — |
| Valero Way | — | — |
| North Loop 1604 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 173 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devine, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on East Hondo Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hondo Avenue
2
Continue on State Highway 173 South
433 ft
·
16 sec
·
State Highway 173 South
3
Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 35 North
4
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
6
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Loop 1604: Somerset
7
Continue on Interstate 35 South
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Interstate 35 South
8
Turn left onto Anderson Loop
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Anderson Loop
9
Keep slight left to continue on Anderson Loop
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Anderson Loop
10
Take the exit slight right toward Valero Way
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Valero Way
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
·
Interstate 10 West
13
Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 10 West, US 87 North
14
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
15
Keep slight right
99 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
17
Turn right onto North Main Street
29 mi
·
30 min
·
North Main Street
18
Continue on Frisco Avenue
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Frisco Avenue
19
Continue on Roberts Avenue
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Roberts Avenue
20
Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
21
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
22
Turn right
12 mi
·
13 min
23
Turn left onto State Highway 153
29 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 153
24
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
20 ft
·
State Highway 153
25
Turn right onto State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
26
Continue on Lamar Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
27
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
28
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 20 West: Midland
29
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
5 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
31
Keep slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
32
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
33
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avenue F
34
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralls Road
35
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
36
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
37
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
38
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
39
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
40
Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
41
Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
42
Turn right onto 19th Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour and 16-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Devine, TX, to maximize daylight and allow for a comfortable pace. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically along your 399.9-mile route to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $61, and with a 'turn-heavy' profile, it's wise to be proactive. Given the drive's duration, it's perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility to stop and explore points of interest as they arise.
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 199.9 miles from Devine, TX, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
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 88 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 199.9 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 19m
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 Devine, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Devine, TX
This is one driving day of about 399.9 miles and 6h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Devine, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
200 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 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 199.9 miles from Devine, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.43 one way
$120.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $66.14 | $132.28 |
| premium | $4.54 | $71.40 | $142.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $88.29 | $176.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120 | 1 | $41.99 | $19.20 |
| Efficient EV | 100 | 1 | $34.99 | $16.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160 | 1 | $55.99 | $25.59 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 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
Morning in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
6:27 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
18 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 16m 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 drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy,' suggesting a route that requires frequent adjustments rather than a straight, monotonous path. Since there's a 0% highway share, expect to be on local roads for the majority of your 399.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile implies a need for constant attention to navigation. You'll likely experience a dynamic driving experience as you navigate through various Texas landscapes, with one designated stop along the way.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Highway 173 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Devine, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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.
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 16m. Total distance: 399.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Devine, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 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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