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Trip from Fairview, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 1m
Distance
440.1 mi
708 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 53m
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6 AM
8h 2m
8 AM
8h 19m
10 AM
8h 8m
12 PM
8h 6m
3 PM
8h 8m
5 PM
8h 18m
8 PM
7h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Fairview, TX to Lubbock, TX is 440.1 miles and takes about 8h 1m via West US Highway 84 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $63 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though it's best split over two days. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. With 84% of the route on highways, it's a fairly direct trip. Consider this if you're looking for a straightforward drive across Texas with minimal navigational challenges.
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
220.1 miles from Fairview, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West US Highway 84 | 103.5 mi | 1h 54m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| North State Highway 6 | 57.3 mi | 58m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 70 | 10.4 mi | 10m |
| East State Highway 6 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
West US Highway 84
— 103.5 mi, about 1h 54m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,210 veh/hr typical · worst 1,594
Quietest
3 AM
~203 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 31 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 Fairview, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on TX 21
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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TX 21
2
Continue on TX 21
2.4 mi
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3 min
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TX 21
3
Turn left
212 ft
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5 sec
4
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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this road
5
Merge onto FM 2818
4.5 mi
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6 min
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North Harvey Mitchell Parkway
6
At end of road, turn left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway
459 ft
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9 sec
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North Earl Rudder Freeway
7
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
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38 sec
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this road
8
Merge onto US 190; TX 6
14 mi
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14 min
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North State Highway 6
9
Continue on US 190; TX 6
2.1 mi
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2 min
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South Market Street
10
Continue on US 79; TX 6
0.3 mi
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22 sec
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North State Highway 6
11
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
5.8 mi
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5 min
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North State Highway 6
12
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
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3 min
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South Main Street
13
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
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37 min
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North State Highway 6
14
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
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2 min
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South Memorial Street
15
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
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9 min
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East State Highway 6
16
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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TX 6
17
Turn left onto TX 6; Loop 340
8.4 mi
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10 min
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East Loop 340
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.1 mi
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15 sec
19
Turn straight onto West Loop 340
0.1 mi
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15 sec
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West Loop 340
20
Keep slight left at fork onto West Loop 340
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Loop 340
21
Turn left onto West Waco Drive
212 ft
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4 sec
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West Waco Drive
22
Continue on Woodway Drive
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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Woodway Drive
23
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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23 sec
Toward US 84
24
Merge onto US 84
6.6 mi
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8 min
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George W Bush Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on US 84
5.2 mi
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5 min
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West US Highway 84
26
Continue on US 84
2.8 mi
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4 min
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East McGregor Drive
27
Continue on US 84
98 mi
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1 hr 48 min
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West US Highway 84
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 84; US 183
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Garmon Drive
29
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Early Boulevard
30
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi
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8 min
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Wallis Avenue
32
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
33
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Walnut Street
34
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
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1 hr 14 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
With an 8-hour drive time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended for a more relaxed experience. Aim to leave early on your first day to cover about half the distance, perhaps stopping around Abilene, TX, which is roughly halfway. You have 2 recommended stops, so utilize them for breaks and to refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 103.5-mile stretch on West US Highway 84, as services can be spread out in this region. Your estimated fuel cost is $63.
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 220.1 miles from Fairview, TX, or about 4h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.5 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 97 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 220.1 miles or 4h 8m 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 220.1 miles or 4h 8m
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 6h 57m
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 Fairview, 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 Fairview, TX
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Fairview, 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 West US Highway 84 for about 103.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
220 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 Bangs, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
220 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Bangs, TX after about 220 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 220.1 miles from Fairview, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 220 miles or 4 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.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1 mi from route
QuikTrip
1.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 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 275 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 323.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.4 mi into trip
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~10m in
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North Earl Rudder Freeway
At end of road, turn left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway
Navigation decision point
4
23.8 mi into trip
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~29m in
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TX 6 / North State Highway 6
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6 / North State Highway 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
80.9 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
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TX 6; Loop 340 / East Loop 340
Turn left onto TX 6; Loop 340 / East Loop 340
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
90.5 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
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US 84 / George W Bush Parkway
Merge onto US 84 / George W Bush Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
323.9 mi into trip
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~6h 1m 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
$66.07 one way
$132.13 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
154 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $73.10 | $146.20 |
| premium | $4.57 | $79.10 | $158.19 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $108.74 | $217.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$196–$306
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 154 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 132 | 1 | $46.21 | $21.12 |
| Efficient EV | 110 | 1 | $38.51 | $17.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 176 | 2 | $61.61 | $28.17 |
Gas CO2
154 kg
EV CO2
51 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
Fairview, TX
Late night in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 0 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 4:59PM MDT until October 24 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teres...
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued October 24 at 4:58PM MDT until October 24 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Cloudy
SSE 15 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 4:59PM MDT until October 24 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teres...
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued October 24 at 4:58PM MDT until October 24 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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
12 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
8h 1m 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.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 91.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 84% of your 440.1 miles on highways, predominantly West US Highway 84 and US 84. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 103.5 miles on West US Highway 84, so plan your fuel stops accordingly. State Highway 153 marks a shift away from the main highways, indicating a change to more local roads as you approach your destination. Expect a good amount of rural cruising with fewer exits compared to major interstate driving.
84% 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: 103.5 mi on West US Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 84 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near North Earl Rudder Freeway.
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 27 significant decision points across 440.1 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 7.4 miles (North Earl Rudder Freeway): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (TX 6 / North State Highway 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 80.9 miles (TX 6; Loop 340 / East Loop 340): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
263 ft
Total Climb
3,113 ft
Total Descent
173 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~433.1 mi in
Elevation Range
2,940 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Fairview, 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 103.5 miles on West US Highway 84. 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 220 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 13 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (North Earl Rudder Freeway): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (TX 6 / North State Highway 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 80.9 miles (TX 6; Loop 340 / East Loop 340): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 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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