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Trip from Forney, TX to Lubbock, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 23m

Distance

369.2 mi

594 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 11m ★
6 AM
6h 23m
8 AM
6h 48m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 29m
3 PM
6h 33m
5 PM
6h 47m
8 PM
6h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

Forney, TX

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

This 369.2-mile drive from Forney, Texas, to Lubbock, Texas, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 23 minutes. You'll primarily travel on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and US 84, with a portion on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, making for a 36% highway share. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $56, and with only one recommended stop, it's a fairly straightforward trip. This route offers a mixed drive experience across the Great Plains, connecting two cities within the same state.

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

184.6 miles from Forney, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 219.1 mi 3h 43m
US 84 74.5 mi 1h 14m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 22 mi 23m
Highway 84 20 mi 19m
I 20 7.3 mi 7m
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 Forney, TX and Lubbock, TX.

1

Start on West Main Street

52 ft · 5 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn right onto FM 740

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bois d'Arc Street
3

Continue on FM 740

2.0 mi · 2 min · FM 740
4

At end of road, turn right onto FM 740

1.0 mi · 1 min · FM 740
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 20 West: Dallas
6

Merge onto I 20

7.3 mi · 7 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 20

22 mi · 23 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 West Use 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: Abilene Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward 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

For this 6-hour and 23-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Forney to maximize daylight and ensure you arrive in Lubbock with ample time. With only one stop recommended, plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 219.1 miles, so be prepared for extended periods behind the wheel and ensure you have snacks and drinks. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you approach Lubbock, as the $56 estimated fuel cost is based on the total mileage.

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 184.6 miles from Forney, TX, or about 3h 13m 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 81 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 184.6 miles or 3h 13m 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 19m

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 Forney, 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 Forney, TX

This is one driving day of about 369.2 miles and 6h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Forney, 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.

city in Shackelford County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, TX

185 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

Weatherford, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 184.6 miles from Forney, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 219.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Mackenzie Main City Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 369.2

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18067752673

Visit website

American Windmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 369.2

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18067478734

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 253 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
11.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Merge onto I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
58.8 mi into trip | ~1h 5m 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
62.8 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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
253 mi into trip | ~4h 22m 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

$55.79 one way

$111.57 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $61.06 $122.13
premium $4.54 $65.92 $131.84
diesel $5.61 $81.51 $163.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 129.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 110.8 1 $38.77 $17.72
Efficient EV 92.3 1 $32.31 $14.77
EV Truck/SUV 147.7 1 $51.69 $23.63

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 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 15, 2026

Origin

Forney, TX

Late night in Forney on Sunday

Local time

2:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Late night in Lubbock on Sunday

Local time

2:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Albany, TX

185 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

20 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

6h 23m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Forney to Lubbock presents a mixed driving profile, with a significant portion, 219.1 miles, spent on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. While 36% of the route involves highway travel, expect a good balance of faster stretches and potentially more local road segments. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a journey that offers variety in its road character as you traverse the Great Plains.

36% 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?

7/10

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 4.5 miles in near I 20.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 369.2 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 4.5 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.8 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

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.

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 6h 23m. Total distance: 369.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 23m 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 4.5 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.8 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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