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Trip from Euless, 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
5h 43m
Distance
332.4 mi
535 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 30m
★
6 AM
5h 43m
8 AM
6h 10m
10 AM
5h 52m
12 PM
5h 50m
3 PM
5h 54m
5 PM
6h 8m
8 PM
5h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Euless, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Euless, TX to Lubbock, TX is 332.4 miles and takes about 5h 43m via I 20 and US 84, 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. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a relatively quick transit. It's a solid option if you need to get from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to West Texas efficiently, without needing an overnight stop.
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
166.2 miles from Euless, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 182.3 mi | 3h 4m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| East Highway 84 | 6.8 mi | 6m |
| West Freeway | 6 mi | 6m |
| Slaton Road | 4.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,599 veh/hr typical · worst 2,068
Quietest
2 AM
~199 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 Euless, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on TX 10
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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West Euless Boulevard
2
Continue on TX 10
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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West Euless Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
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23 sec
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North Main Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto West Airport Freeway
329 ft
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8 sec
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West Airport Freeway
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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43 sec
Toward TX 183 West
6
Merge onto TX 183
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Airport Freeway
7
Take the exit onto Airport Freeway TEXpress
0.3 mi
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16 sec
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Airport Freeway TEXpress
Toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi
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2 min
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SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
2.0 mi
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2 min
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
10
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
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7 sec
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SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
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42 sec
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
12
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
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6 min
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I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
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24 sec
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Northeast Loop
14
Continue on I 820
13 mi
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14 min
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Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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1 min
Exit 3A
Toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 30
6.0 mi
·
6 min
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West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 20
182 mi
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3 hr 4 min
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I 20
Use the slight right lane.
18
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
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US 84
20
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Avenue F
21
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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North Avenue F
22
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Ralls Road
23
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East 15th Street
24
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North US Highway 84
25
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
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Highway 84
26
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
27
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
28
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
29
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
30
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
31
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 5 hour 43 minute drive time, leaving Euless in the morning is best to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in timing your breaks. Pay attention to the fuel cost estimate of $48, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially as services can become more spread out in West Texas. The 182.3-mile stretch on I 20 means you'll want to ensure you have a full tank before heading into that longer segment.
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 166.2 miles from Euless, TX, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 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 73 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.2 miles or 2h 52m 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 39m
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 Euless, 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 Euless, TX
This is one driving day of about 332.4 miles and 5h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Euless, 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 I 20 for about 182.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 166.2 miles from Euless, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182.3 miles.
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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Service Plaza
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Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
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Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 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 websiteAdamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.6 mi from route
~6 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Visit websiteParamount Theatre
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
Abilene, Texas
+13256769620
Visit websiteWhite Settlement Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
White Settlement, Texas
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+18172469719
Visit website12th Armored Division Memorial
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13256776515
Visit websiteThe Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Halfway reset
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Abilene, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+13256735050
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 216.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Airport Freeway
Turn left onto West Airport Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Airport Freeway TEXpress
Take the exit onto Airport Freeway TEXpress toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express Wes...
7
27.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3A
Toward I 30 West: Weatherford
6
216.1 mi into trip
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~3h 42m 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
$49.90 one way
$99.80 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $55.21 | $110.42 |
| premium | $4.57 | $59.74 | $119.48 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $82.13 | $164.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.7 | 1 | $34.90 | $15.96 |
| Efficient EV | 83.1 | 0 | $29.09 | $13.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133 | 1 | $46.54 | $21.27 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Euless, TX
Evening in Euless on Thursday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Evening in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
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.
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
2 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
5h 43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 95% highway, so expect to be on major roads for almost the entire trip. The longest continuous stretch is 182.3 miles on I 20. You'll notice a distinct shift from more frequent exits around the DFW metroplex to more rural cruising once you're further west. The transition from I 20 to US 84 will be your primary change in road type.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 182.3 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Main Street.
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 19 significant decision points across 332.4 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 0.3 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (West Airport Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Airport Freeway TEXpress): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
583 ft
Total Climb
2,944 ft
Total Descent
325 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~333.2 mi in
Elevation Range
2,619 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Euless, 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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 43m. Total distance: 332.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 182.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 32 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (West Airport Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Airport Freeway TEXpress): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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