Trip from Hallsville, TX to Lubbock, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 17m

Distance

483.7 mi

778 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 10m ★

6 AM

8h 18m

8 AM

8h 33m

10 AM

8h 23m

12 PM

8h 22m

3 PM

8h 24m

5 PM

8h 32m

8 PM

8h 13m

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

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human settlement in Harrison County, Texas, United States of America

Hallsville, TX

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

Hallsville, TX to Lubbock, TX is 483.7 miles and takes about 8h 17m via Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I-20, with a fuel budget near $73 and an overnight recommendation. This journey takes you across the vast Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive with a significant portion on major highways. It's a practical route for getting from East Texas to the South Plains, characterized by its open landscapes. Planning for an overnight stop is wise, as the drive is substantial and allows for a more relaxed pace and better enjoyment of the scenery. This trip is best suited for those prioritizing efficient travel between these two points within Texas.

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

241.8 miles from Hallsville, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway	219.1 mi	3h 43m
I 20	123.9 mi	2h 5m
US 84	74.5 mi	1h 14m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway	22 mi	23m
Highway 84	20 mi	19m
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

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 108 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,895 veh/hr typical · worst 2,377

Quietest

2 AM

~246 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.7×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 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 Hallsville, TX and Lubbock, TX.

Start on FM 450

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Central Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 20

Merge onto I 20

105 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 20

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

19 mi · 20 min · I 20

Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 20

22 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 20

25 mi · 26 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

Continue on US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

Turn right onto US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 0 sec · 19th Street

Arrive at destination

US 62; TX 114

Trip Plan

Given the 8-hour 17-minute duration, this trip is best split over two days to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart Hallsville in the morning, allowing you to cover a significant portion of the route before stopping for the night. Consider breaking the journey roughly in half, perhaps around the Abilene area, to ensure you have ample time to rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches; while the estimated fuel cost is $73, local gas station availability can vary, so refueling when you see a good opportunity is advisable. For this particular route, be aware that large sections of the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I-20 are quite open, so plan your stops accordingly.

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 241.8 miles from Hallsville, TX, or about 4h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.1 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 106 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 241.8 miles or 4h 10m 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 241.8 miles or 4h 10m

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 7h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hallsville, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Hallsville, TX

Aim for roughly 242 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX

Aim for roughly 242 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 106 miles from Hallsville, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 219.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Erath County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Stephenville, TX

242 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 Stephenville, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Stephenville, TX

242 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Stephenville, TX after about 242 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Seagoville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 106 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mineral Wells, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 241.8 miles from Hallsville, 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.

Overnight split

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 website

American 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 website

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18179302577

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 367.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

107 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | I 20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

173.3 mi into trip | ~3h 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

177.3 mi into trip | ~3h 4m 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

367.4 mi into trip | ~6h 17m 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

$66.25 one way

$132.50 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 169 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$74.00	$148.00
premium	$4.23	$80.46	$160.92
diesel	$4.80	$91.33	$182.66

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: 169.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	145.1	1	$50.79	$23.22
Efficient EV	120.9	1	$42.32	$19.35
EV Truck/SUV	193.5	2	$67.72	$30.96

Gas CO2

169 kg

EV CO2

57 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 Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Hallsville, TX

Night in Hallsville on Monday

Local time

9:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Clear

S 0 to 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 10:40PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:31PM CDT until July 18 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Night in Lubbock on Monday

Local time

9:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 5 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 10:40PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:31PM CDT until July 18 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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.

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

7 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

8h 17m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is a mixed drive, with 51% of it being on highways, suggesting a good balance between faster travel and potentially more varied road types. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, covering 219.1 miles, which offers a chance for sustained forward progress. As you travel, expect the character of the drive to shift from the initial highway segments to other main roads like I-20 and US 84, providing a dynamic driving experience across Texas. This blend means you'll encounter both efficient interstate cruising and potentially more local road sections as you approach your destination.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

22 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 2.4 miles in near I 20.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 483.7 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 2.4 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.3 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,203 ft 365 ft

Total Climb

2,904 ft

Total Descent

66 ft

Highest Point

3,203 ft

~483.7 mi in

Elevation Range

2,838 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Hallsville, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1870

Arriving in Lubbock, TX

Full guide →

“Hub City” · Founded 1890

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 219.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. 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 242 miles on day one.

Yes — we found about 52 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 52 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.3 hours each way, a round trip means 16.6 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.

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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