Embarking on this 392.1-mile journey from Groesbeck, TX, to Lubbock, TX, will take approximately 7 hours and 19 minutes of driving time. This highway-focused drive is well-suited for a single day, with a projected fuel cost of around $60. You'll primarily be traveling on West US Highway 84 and US 84, with a brief section on State Highway 153. The route cuts across the Great Plains, offering a straightforward path between these two Texas locations. With two planned stops, you can break up the drive effectively.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
196 miles from Groesbeck, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 53m into the drive
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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
East Commerce Street
22 mi
25m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
State Highway 164
16.4 mi
24m
State Highway 70
10.4 mi
10m
East Texas Avenue
8.7 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
West US Highway 84
— 103.5 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groesbeck, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on West Trinity Street
95 ft·9 sec·West Trinity Street
2
Turn left onto TX 14
0.3 mi·28 sec·North Ellis Street
3
Turn right onto TX 164
0.6 mi·52 sec·West Yeagua Street
4
Continue on TX 164
16 mi·24 min·State Highway 164
5
Continue on TX 164
8.7 mi·13 min·East Texas Avenue
6
Merge onto TX 6
6.5 mi·6 min·East State Highway 6
7
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi·35 sec·TX 6
8
Turn left onto TX 6; Loop 340
8.4 mi·10 min·East Loop 340
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
10
Turn straight onto West Loop 340
0.1 mi·15 sec·West Loop 340
11
Keep slight left at fork onto West Loop 340
0.6 mi·1 min·West Loop 340
12
Turn left onto West Waco Drive
212 ft·4 sec·West Waco Drive
13
Continue on Woodway Drive
0.2 mi·25 sec·Woodway Drive
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 84
15
Merge onto US 84
6.6 mi·8 min·George W Bush Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 84
5.2 mi·5 min·West US Highway 84
17
Continue on US 84
2.8 mi·4 min·East McGregor Drive
18
Continue on US 84
98 mi·1 hr 48 min·West US Highway 84
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 84; US 183
1.2 mi·1 min·Garmon Drive
20
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi·2 min·Early Boulevard
21
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi·25 min·East Commerce Street
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi·8 min·Wallis Avenue
23
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
24
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi·1 min·West Walnut Street
25
Continue on TX 153
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·State Highway 153
26
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
27
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
28
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
29
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
30
Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
31
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
32
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
34
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
35
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
36
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
37
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
38
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
39
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
40
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
41
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
42
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
43
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
44
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
45
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 19-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Groesbeck to maximize daylight. With two stops recommended, plan for roughly every 2-3 hours to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch without a town is over 100 miles, so ensure your fuel tank is adequately filled before you hit that segment on West US Highway 84. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the latter half of the trip, as services can be spaced out.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 196 miles from Groesbeck, TX, or about 3h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.5 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 86 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 196 miles or 3h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 15m
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 Groesbeck, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Groesbeck, TX
This is one driving day of about 392.1 miles and 7h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Groesbeck, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 275.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|TX 14 / North Ellis Street
Turn left onto TX 14 / North Ellis Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.8 mi into trip|~46m in|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.
4
41.4 mi into trip|~57m in|West Loop 340
Keep slight left at fork onto West Loop 340
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
42.5 mi into trip|~59m in|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
275.8 mi into trip|~5h 18m 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
$59.25 one way
$118.49 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg137 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$64.85
$129.70
premium
$4.54
$70.01
$140.01
diesel
$5.61
$86.57
$173.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
117.6
1
$41.17
$18.82
Efficient EV
98
1
$34.31
$15.68
EV Truck/SUV
156.8
1
$54.89
$25.09
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Groesbeck, TX
Morning
in Groesbeck on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning
in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 12:06PM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:06PM CDT until April 18 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
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
6 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
7h 19m 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.
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
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 40.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a predominantly highway-focused profile, with 82% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll experience long stretches of open road, including one uninterrupted segment of 103.5 miles on West US Highway 84. Expect a consistent driving experience as you navigate primarily on US 84. While not characterized by dramatic scenery, the drive offers a steady pace, allowing for efficient travel across the Texas landscape.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 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?
8/10
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 early in the drive near TX 14 / North Ellis Street.
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 25 significant decision points across 392.1 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: near the start (TX 14 / North Ellis Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.8 miles (TX 6; Loop 340 / East Loop 340): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.4 miles (West Loop 340): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 7h 19m. Total distance: 392.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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.
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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 14 / North Ellis Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.8 miles (TX 6; Loop 340 / East Loop 340): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.4 miles (West Loop 340): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.6 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.
