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Trip from Edna, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 22m
Distance
523.1 mi
842 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$79
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 14m
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6 AM
9h 23m
8 AM
9h 40m
10 AM
9h 29m
12 PM
9h 27m
3 PM
9h 29m
5 PM
9h 39m
8 PM
9h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edna, TX
Thomas balabaud
Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Edna, TX to Lubbock, TX is 523.1 miles and takes about 9h 22m via I 10, US 84, and US 87, with a fuel budget near $75 and likely requiring an overnight stay. This long-haul drive primarily traverses the Great Plains region, transitioning across Texas. Given the nearly 10-hour driving time, it's best planned as a two-day trip to avoid exhaustion. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, so expect consistent travel conditions.
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
261.6 miles from Edna, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 99.8 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 87 | 64.1 mi | 1h 11m |
| Frisco Avenue | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| Anderson Loop | 32.9 mi | 37m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| North Main Street | 29.3 mi | 30m |
| US Highway 87 North | 22 mi | 25m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 99.8 mi, about 1h 38m
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 Edna, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on Loop 521
1.4 mi
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2 min
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East Main Street
2
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
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57 sec
3
Continue on US 59 Frontage Road
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12 sec
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US 59 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp
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41 sec
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Continue on US 59
15 mi
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16 min
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US 59
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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43 sec
Toward US 59 Business: Victoria
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Continue on US 59 Bus
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3 min
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US 59 Bus
8
Turn right onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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39 sec
10
Merge onto Loop 463
3.8 mi
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4 min
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Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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42 sec
12
Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
0.6 mi
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59 sec
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Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
13
Turn right onto US 87
22 mi
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25 min
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US Highway 87 North
14
Continue on US 87
1.7 mi
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2 min
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East Broadway Street
15
Turn left onto US 77 Alt; US 87; US 183
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59 sec
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South Esplanade Street
16
Turn right onto TX 72
3.9 mi
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4 min
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West Heaton Street
17
Turn right onto US 87
64 mi
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1 hr 11 min
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US 87
18
Take the exit
422 ft
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11 sec
19
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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this road
20
Turn left onto Loop 1604
33 mi
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37 min
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Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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20 sec
Toward Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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North Loop 1604 West
23
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
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24 sec
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Interstate 10 West
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
25
Merge onto I 10; US 87
1.1 mi
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1 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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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.
27
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
30
Continue on US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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Roberts Avenue
31
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.
32
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.
33
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
34
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
35
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
36
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
37
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
38
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
39
Take the ramp
340 ft
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8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
40
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
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5 min
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I 20; US 84
41
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
42
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US 84
43
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
44
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
45
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
46
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
47
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
48
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
49
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
50
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
51
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
52
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
53
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
54
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Plan to split this 523.1-mile drive over two days, aiming for roughly 4.5 to 5 hours of driving each day. Departing early in the morning on your first day will allow you to cover a good portion of the distance and find an overnight stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 99.8-mile stretch on I 10, as services can be spaced out in some sections. The total fuel cost is estimated at $75, so budget accordingly and fill up when you have the opportunity, particularly before heading into more rural stretches.
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 261.6 miles from Edna, TX, or about 4h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.8 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 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 261.6 miles or 4h 44m 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 261.6 miles or 4h 44m
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 18m
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 Edna, 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 Edna, 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 Edna, 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 I 10 for about 99.8 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 Live Oak, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
262 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, 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 261.6 miles from Edna, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.8 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.
Victoria County Southbound Rest Area
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Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
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Llano Estacado Picnic Area
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Victoria County Northbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic 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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TA
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Service Plaza
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Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
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Circle K / Valero Truck Stop
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Shell / Texas Cooler Truck Stop
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Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
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Picnic Area
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.4 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 websiteMaui Maui Kids Play Island
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 9 am–6 pm
+12102578118
Visit websiteThe Escape Game San Antonio
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Early stretch
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+17262273834
Visit websiteHolocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+12103026807
Visit websiteGet Out of My Escape Room
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~10 min detour
Early stretch
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Hill Country Village, Texas
Hours: Closed
+12104753174
Visit websiteBatman: The Ride
3.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Early in the drive, ~10 min detour
Early stretch
4.2 mi from route
~10 min detour
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 11 am–6 pm
+12106975050
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 335 decision points cluster between mile 152.7 and 341.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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152.7 mi into trip
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~2h 55m in
Take the exit toward Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Frontage Road
6
154.7 mi into trip
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~2h 58m 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.
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253.3 mi into trip
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~4h 35m in
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US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
6
341.4 mi into trip
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~6h 10m in
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US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Turn right onto US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
341.4 mi into trip
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~6h 10m in
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TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Turn left onto TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.53 one way
$157.05 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
183 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $86.89 | $173.78 |
| premium | $4.57 | $94.01 | $188.03 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $129.25 | $258.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 183 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 156.9 | 1 | $54.93 | $25.11 |
| Efficient EV | 130.8 | 1 | $45.77 | $20.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 209.2 | 2 | $73.23 | $33.48 |
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
Edna, TX
Evening in Edna on Thursday
Local time
8:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
E 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Evening in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
8:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 10 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
6 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 22m 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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 126.3
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 180.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route involves 71% highway driving, meaning you'll spend the majority of your time on interstates and major US highways. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 99.8 miles on I 10. Expect to transition from interstate cruising to more rural surface roads as you approach your destination. The density of exits and potential for merging traffic will likely increase as you move between highway segments.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
54 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.8 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 152.7 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 33 significant decision points across 523.1 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 152.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.7 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 253.3 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
66 ft
Total Climb
3,606 ft
Total Descent
470 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~499.6 mi in
Elevation Range
3,137 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.
On the drive from Edna, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Menard along the way.
Menard
253.3 mi in
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~4h 35m
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via US 83
About the Cities
Starting in Edna, 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 99.8 miles on I 10. 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 152.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.7 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 253.3 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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