Traveling from Ferris to Lubbock covers 361.4 miles across the Great Plains of Texas. Expect to spend about 5 hours and 30 minutes behind the wheel, making this a manageable single-day journey for most drivers. You will navigate using a combination of local routes, including West 5th Street, and segments of Interstate 45. With a fuel budget of approximately $55, this trip is relatively cost-effective for a cross-region drive. While it is certainly feasible to complete the route in one day, having a flexible schedule allows you to account for the turn-heavy nature of the local roads. Keep this logistical outline in mind to ensure your trip stays on track as you transition through the Texas landscape.
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
180.6 miles from Ferris, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
219.1 mi
3h 43m
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi
16m
I 45
8.7 mi
9m
East Highway 84
6.8 mi
6m
Slaton Road
4.9 mi
6m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 219.1 mi, about 3h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferris, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on this road
278 ft·22 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto West 5th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West 5th Street
3
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
0.5 mi·53 sec·North Interstate 45
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 45 North
5
Merge onto I 45
8.7 mi·9 min·I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 276AToward I 20 West: Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 20
15 mi·16 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 20
25 mi·26 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 WestUse the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
190 mi·3 hr 12 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: AbileneUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
13
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
14
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
15
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
16
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
17
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
18
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
19
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
21
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
22
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
23
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Planning for this 5-hour and 30-minute trek requires a strategy centered on your single planned stop. Since the route relies on local roads rather than interstates, departure timing is critical to avoid heavy traffic congestion in built-up areas. Aim to leave early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, which helps significantly when navigating the turn-heavy sections of the drive. Budget your $55 fuel cost ahead of time, as options for refueling can be less frequent depending on your specific location along the local roads. Use your one scheduled stop to stretch and reset, as the constant turning can be more fatiguing than a straight interstate haul.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180.6 miles from Ferris, TX, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.1 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 79 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.6 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 10m
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 Ferris, 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 Ferris, TX
This is one driving day of about 361.3 miles and 6h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Ferris, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 219.1 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 245 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.9 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 276A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
50.9 mi into trip|~57m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
7
54.9 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
6
245 mi into trip|~4h 14m in|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
$54.59 one way
$109.19 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg126 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$59.76
$119.51
premium
$4.54
$64.51
$129.02
diesel
$5.61
$79.77
$159.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
108.4
1
$37.94
$17.34
Efficient EV
90.3
1
$31.61
$14.45
EV Truck/SUV
144.5
1
$50.58
$23.12
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 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 20, 2026
Origin
Ferris, TX
Late night
in Ferris on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Albany, TX
181 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 14m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a drive that feels more like a turn-heavy local navigation than a standard highway cruise. You will start by utilizing I-45 North before shifting into more technical, winding stretches that define the route’s character. Because the highway share is 0%, you should expect to spend your time on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. This profile demands your full attention, as the constant turns prevent the monotony often associated with long-distance travel. Stay focused on the navigation, as the transition between these local segments requires steady maneuvering throughout the 361.4-mile trip.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 219.1 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near I 45.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 361.3 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 1.2 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 14m. Total distance: 361.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 219.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 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.
