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Trip from Donna, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 13m
Distance
627.6 mi
1,010 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$94
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
25 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 3m
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6 AM
11h 13m
8 AM
11h 33m
10 AM
11h 20m
12 PM
11h 18m
3 PM
11h 21m
5 PM
11h 32m
8 PM
11h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Donna, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Donna, TX to Lubbock, TX is 627.6 miles and takes about 11 hours 13 minutes via US 281, I-10, and I-69C, with a fuel budget near $89 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a long-haul drive that spans 2 recommended days, taking you from the Great Plains region of Texas into another part of the Great Plains. Expect a significant portion of your travel to be on major highways, but be prepared for some time on surface roads as well. This route is best tackled with a clear plan for overnight stops to make the most of your time.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
313.8 miles from Donna, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 42m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 281 | 125.7 mi | 2h 11m |
| I 10 | 98.7 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 69C | 92 mi | 1h 43m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Frisco Avenue | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| North Main Street | 30.1 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
US 281
— 125.7 mi, about 2h 11m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~533 veh/hr typical · worst 963
Quietest
3 AM
~94 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 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 Donna, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on South 11th Street
22 ft
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8 sec
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South 11th Street
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Turn left onto US 83 Bus
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17 sec
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Hooks Avenue
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Turn right onto Spur 433
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1 min
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North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Expressway 83
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53 sec
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West Expressway 83
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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41 sec
Toward I 2 West, US 83 West
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Merge onto I 2; US 83
6.8 mi
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7 min
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I 2; US 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.9 mi
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1 min
Exit 146A
Toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 69C
22 mi
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23 min
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I 69C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 281
57 mi
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1 hr
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US 281
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69C; US 281
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1 hr 19 min
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I 69C; US 281
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
15 mi
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18 min
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Nueces Street
12
Continue on US 281
0.2 mi
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15 sec
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US 281
13
Take the exit onto US 281
68 mi
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1 hr 10 min
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US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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27 sec
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi
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3 min
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East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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31 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North
17
Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87
93 ft
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1 sec
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South Pan Am Expressway
18
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
0.9 mi
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1 min
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McDermott Freeway
Exit 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87
15 mi
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17 min
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McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
99 mi
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1 hr 37 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi
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44 sec
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US 83
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
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Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi
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30 min
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North Main Street
Use the right lane.
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Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Frisco Avenue
24
Continue on US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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Roberts Avenue
25
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
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18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
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7 min
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North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
28
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
29
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
30
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
31
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
32
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp
340 ft
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8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
34
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
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5 min
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I 20; US 84
35
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
36
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US 84
37
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
38
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
39
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
40
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
41
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
42
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
43
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
44
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
45
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
46
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
47
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
48
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 11-hour 13-minute duration, this trip is best split over two days. Aim to leave early on your first day to cover a significant portion, perhaps around 300-350 miles, to set yourself up for a shorter second day. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is around $89, but it’s wise to check prices as you go. The longest stretch without a major highway is 125.7 miles on US 281, so plan your fuel and rest stops before entering that segment. Having at least three planned stops will help break up the driving comfortably.
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 313.8 miles from Donna, TX, or about 5h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.7 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 138 miles or 2h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 313.8 miles or 5h 42m 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 313.8 miles or 5h 42m
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 10h 9m
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 Donna, 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 Donna, TX
Aim for roughly 314 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 314 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 138 miles from Donna, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 281 for about 125.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
207 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
414 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
314 mi · about 5.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 314 miles or 5.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 138 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 313.8 miles from Donna, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 281 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 314 miles or 5.6 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.
Rest Area
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Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
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Brooks County Rest Area
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Llano Estacado Picnic Area
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TA
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Love's Travel Stop
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Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
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Live Oak County Southbound Rest Area
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Service Plaza
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Scenic View
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Love's Travel Stop
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Flying J Travel Center
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TA
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Service Plaza
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Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
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QuikTrip
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Pilot Travel Center
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Picnic Area
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Live Oak County Northbound Rest Area
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Service Plaza
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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 websiteSchreiner Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Junction, Texas
+13254463880
Visit websiteCascade Caverns
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Boerne, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+18307558080
Visit websiteGibson Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Weslaco, Texas
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19564473407
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 345 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 259.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the exit toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
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.
Exit 146A
Toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
8
241.8 mi into trip
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~4h 26m in
Take the exit toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodom...
8
243.7 mi into trip
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~4h 30m in
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I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
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.
Exit 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
6
244.5 mi into trip
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~4h 32m in
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I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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259.1 mi into trip
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~4h 49m in
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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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$94.21 one way
$188.43 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
220 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $104.25 | $208.49 |
| premium | $4.57 | $112.80 | $225.59 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $155.07 | $310.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$94
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 219.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
EV Charging Along Route
25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
San Antonio, TX - Broadway - Tesla Supercharger
San Antonio, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Pleasanton, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Pleasanton, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Lowe's - Tesla Supercharger
San Antonio, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Alice, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Alice, TX
Tesla
11 DCFC
Falfurrias, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Falfurrias, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Three Rivers, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Three Rivers, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Flying J Travel Center 727
Edinburg, TX
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Target San Antonio #T0771
San Antonio, TX
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Tesla: 6
ChargePoint Network: 4
EV Connect: 3
eVgo Network: 3
Blink Network: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 2
EVGATEWAY: 1
Non-Networked: 1
CIRCLE_K: 1
RED_E: 1
SYNERGEV: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 188.3 | 2 | $65.90 | $30.12 |
| Efficient EV | 156.9 | 1 | $54.92 | $25.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 251 | 3 | $87.86 | $40.17 |
Gas CO2
220 kg
EV CO2
73 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
Donna, TX
Morning in Donna on Thursday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
N 3 mph
20% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph
0% chance
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
11 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
11h 13m 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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 238.1
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...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 281.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Eighty percent of this 627.6-mile drive is on highways, meaning you'll spend a good amount of time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 125.7 miles on US 281. You'll transition between these main roads and surface roads, so be ready for varying speed limits and exit densities. The highway segments will feel like continuous cruising, while the surface road portions may involve more frequent stops.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.7 mi on US 281.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 281 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in.
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 34 significant decision points across 627.6 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 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.7 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
81 ft
Total Climb
4,015 ft
Total Descent
903 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~632.7 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.
Between Donna, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome and Menard.
Alamodome
241.8 mi in
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~4h 26m
Menard
357.8 mi in
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~6h 26m
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via US 83
About the Cities
Starting in Donna, 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 125.7 miles on US 281. 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 314 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 49 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 49 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.7 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 11.2 hours each way, a round trip means 22.4 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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