Double Oak, TX to Lubbock, TX is 318.1 miles and takes about 5h 55m via US Highway 82 West, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of your journey. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from one point to another without extensive detours.
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
159 miles from Double Oak, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi
1h 38m
South US Highway 287
84.3 mi
1h 29m
US 82
49.1 mi
55m
US Highway 82
33.5 mi
35m
West Highway 82
24.4 mi
25m
Justin Road
13 mi
18m
FM 407
5.7 mi
8m
Illinois Street
4.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 82 West
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Double Oak, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Rancho Vista Drive
0.2 mi·50 sec·Rancho Vista Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Simmons Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Simmons Road
3
Turn left onto FM 407
13 mi·18 min·Justin Road
4
Turn left onto FM 156
0.2 mi·38 sec·North FM 156
5
Turn right onto FM 407
0.8 mi·1 min·West 1st Street
6
Continue on FM 407
5.7 mi·8 min·FM 407
7
Turn straight onto FM 407
4.4 mi·5 min·Illinois Street
8
Turn right onto South US Highway 287
0.2 mi·31 sec·South US Highway 287
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·17 sec
10
Merge onto US 81; US 287
84 mi·1 hr 28 min·South US Highway 287
11
Take the exit onto US 82
49 mi·54 min·US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
12
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi·52 sec·US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
13
Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 82
14
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi·45 sec·North Main Street
15
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi·1 min·East California Street
16
Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi·1 hr 38 min·US Highway 82 West
17
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi·25 min·West Highway 82
18
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·East Main Street
19
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi·7 min·US Highway 82
20
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·4th Street
21
Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi·26 min·US Highway 82
22
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi·3 min·Idalou Road
Toward US 62, TX 114
23
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi·3 min·East 19th Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 55-minute drive time, leaving Double Oak in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Lubbock with daylight to spare. The single recommended stop suggests you can easily complete this trip in one day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a break is over 90 miles. While the fuel cost is estimated at $48, it's always wise to budget a little extra. This relatively short drive allows for flexibility, but planning your fuel stops around that 93.5-mile stretch on US Highway 82 West is a good idea.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159 miles from Double Oak, TX, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 70 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159 miles or 3h 3m 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 50m
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 Double Oak, 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 Double Oak, TX
This is one driving day of about 318.1 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Double Oak, 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 Highway 82 West for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 160.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Simmons Road
At end of road, turn right onto Simmons Road
Navigation decision point
3
24.8 mi into trip|~37m in|South US Highway 287
Turn right onto South US Highway 287
Navigation decision point
5
109.2 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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
158 mi into trip|~3h 1m 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
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160.4 mi into trip|~3h 5m in|US 82; TX 114 / East California Street
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114 / East California Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.07 one way
$96.13 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$52.61
$105.22
premium
$4.54
$56.79
$113.59
diesel
$5.61
$70.23
$140.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
95.4
1
$33.40
$15.27
Efficient EV
79.5
0
$27.83
$12.72
EV Truck/SUV
127.2
1
$44.53
$20.36
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Double Oak, TX
Night
in Double Oak on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 15 to 20 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Night
in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 15 to 20 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
6 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
5h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on US Highway 82 West and South US Highway 287. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 93.5 miles on US Highway 82 West, so be prepared for a sustained period of highway driving. The character of the road remains consistent for the most part, emphasizing efficiency and direct travel across the Texas landscape.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.5 mi on US Highway 82 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 82 West and South US Highway 287. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Simmons Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Simmons Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (South US Highway 287): Navigation decision point; at 109.2 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Double Oak, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Abilene along the way.
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.
The longest stretch is about 93.5 miles on US Highway 82 West. 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.
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: at 0.2 miles (Simmons Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (South US Highway 287): Navigation decision point; at 109.2 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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.
