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Trip from Diboll, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 24m
Distance
523.4 mi
842 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$78
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 16m
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6 AM
9h 24m
8 AM
9h 41m
10 AM
9h 30m
12 PM
9h 28m
3 PM
9h 31m
5 PM
9h 40m
8 PM
9h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Diboll, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Diboll to Lubbock is 523 miles and takes about 9 hours 24 minutes via Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and US 84, with a fuel budget near $72 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This long-haul drive primarily stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region. While you can technically complete this trip in one go, it's a substantial amount of driving. Consider breaking it up over two days to make the most of your time and minimize fatigue. It's a straightforward route, but the distance makes it a marathon, not a sprint.
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
261.7 miles from Diboll, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 219.1 mi | 3h 43m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| US Highway 175 West | 68.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 69 | 53.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 175 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| East Highway 84 | 6.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 219.1 mi, about 3h 43m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 84 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,898 veh/hr typical · worst 2,409
Quietest
2 AM
~237 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Diboll, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Judd
145 ft
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8 sec
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Judd
2
Turn right onto North Temple Drive
3.7 mi
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5 min
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North Temple Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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21 sec
4
Continue on US 59
3.4 mi
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4 min
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US 59
5
Turn left onto FM 819
2.0 mi
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3 min
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College Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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28 sec
7
Merge onto Loop 287
4.6 mi
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6 min
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South John Redditt Drive
8
Turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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Loop 287 Frontage Road
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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21 sec
10
Merge onto US 69
54 mi
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1 hr 3 min
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US 69
11
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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Alexander Boulevard
12
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
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56 sec
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Frankston Highway
13
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi
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10 min
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US Highway 175 West
14
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
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4 min
15
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi
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2 min
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East Pine Street
16
Continue on US 175
21 mi
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22 min
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US Highway 175
17
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi
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4 min
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East Corsicana Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
59 mi
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1 hr 3 min
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US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.8 mi
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1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 20
21 mi
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22 min
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Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 20
25 mi
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26 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi
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4 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West
Use the straight lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
190 mi
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3 hr 12 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US 84
26
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
27
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
28
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
29
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
30
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
31
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
32
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
33
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
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East Highway 84
34
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
35
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
36
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
37
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 9-hour plus driving time, it's highly recommended to split this trip over two days. Plan to leave Diboll early in the morning to cover a good portion of the distance, aiming for a stop around the halfway point. This will allow for a more relaxed second day of driving into Lubbock. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 219.1-mile segment on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, as services can be spread out. With two planned stops, you can easily incorporate breaks for meals and stretching every few hours.
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 261.7 miles from Diboll, TX, or about 4h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.1 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 115 miles or 2h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 261.7 miles or 4h 56m 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 261.7 miles or 4h 56m
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 8h 20m
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 Diboll, 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 Diboll, TX
Aim for roughly 262 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 262 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 115 miles from Diboll, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 219.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
173 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
345 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 Brownwood, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
262 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Crowley, TX after about 262 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 115 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 261.7 miles from Diboll, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 219.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 262 miles or 4.7 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.
Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
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I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area
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Service Plaza
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Love's Travel Stop
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Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
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Picnic Area
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Service Plaza
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Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area
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Eastland County Westbound Rest Area
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Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area
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QuikTrip
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Picnic Area
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Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
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Road Ranger
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Flying J Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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TA
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Service Plaza
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Love's Travel Stop
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
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Callahan County Westbound Rest Area
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Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 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 websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 107.2 and 407.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
107.2 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
166.1 mi into trip
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~3h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
213 mi into trip
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~4h 6m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
7
217 mi into trip
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~4h 10m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
6
407.1 mi into trip
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~7h 23m 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
$78.26 one way
$156.53 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
183 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $88.77 | $177.54 |
| premium | $4.68 | $96.46 | $192.92 |
| diesel | $5.79 | $119.29 | $238.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 183.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 157 | 1 | $54.96 | $25.12 |
| Efficient EV | 130.9 | 1 | $45.80 | $20.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 209.4 | 2 | $73.28 | $33.50 |
Gas CO2
183 kg
EV CO2
61 kg (67% 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
Diboll, TX
Afternoon in Diboll on Sunday
Local time
1:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
NE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 18 at 2:18AM CDT until October 20 at 7:32PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:12AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
1:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 18 at 2:18AM CDT until October 20 at 7:32PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:12AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
61°F
Brownwood, TX
345 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
8 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
9h 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 52% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 219.1 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. This means you'll experience a significant period of high-speed cruising before transitioning to surface roads like US 84 and US Highway 175 West. Expect to encounter a mix of rural cruising and areas with more frequent exits as you move between these road types. The transition between highway and non-highway segments will be noticeable as your average speed changes.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 219.1 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
At 9h 24m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 107.2 miles in near US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West.
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 21 significant decision points across 523.4 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 107.2 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 213 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
207 ft
Total Climb
3,188 ft
Total Descent
192 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~530.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,996 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Diboll, TX
Full guide →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 219.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. 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 262 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 37 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 37 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 107.2 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 213 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.4 hours each way, a round trip means 18.8 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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