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Trip from Henrietta, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
227.1 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
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6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henrietta, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Henrietta, TX to Lubbock, TX is 227 miles and takes about 4 hours and 8 minutes via US Highway 82 West, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route traverses the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward path across the state. Expect a predominantly highway experience, making it a practical choice for a quick transit. With a single recommended day, this drive is ideal for those needing to cover ground efficiently without extensive stops.
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
113.5 miles from Henrietta, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 82 West | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 82 | 49.1 mi | 55m |
| US Highway 82 | 33.5 mi | 35m |
| West Highway 82 | 24.4 mi | 25m |
| West Omega Street | 18 mi | 19m |
| East 19th Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Idalou Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East California Street | 1.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 82 West
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henrietta, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on East Wichita Street
5 ft
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5 sec
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East Wichita Street
2
Turn left onto FM 1197
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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North Bridge Street
3
Turn right onto US 82
18 mi
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19 min
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West Omega Street
4
Take the exit onto US 82
49 mi
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54 min
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US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
5
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi
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52 sec
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US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
6
Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
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1 min
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US Highway 82
7
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
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45 sec
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North Main Street
8
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
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1 min
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East California Street
9
Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi
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1 hr 38 min
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US Highway 82 West
10
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
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25 min
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West Highway 82
11
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
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1 min
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East Main Street
12
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
·
7 min
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US Highway 82
13
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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4th Street
14
Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi
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26 min
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US Highway 82
15
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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Idalou Road
Toward US 62, TX 114
16
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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East 19th Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Aim to depart Henrietta in the morning to take full advantage of the daylight for this single-day trip. With a driving time of just over 4 hours, you can easily complete this route without needing to split it. The estimated fuel cost is $33, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Henrietta. While the drive is mostly highway, be mindful of the 93.5-mile stretch on US Highway 82 West where services might be less frequent, so plan any necessary stops accordingly.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.5 miles from Henrietta, TX, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 50 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.5 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
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 Henrietta, 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 Henrietta, TX
This is one driving day of about 227.1 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Henrietta, 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 US Highway 82 West for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.5 miles from Henrietta, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 82 West if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 miles.
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.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Crosby County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.1 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Wichita Falls
2.1 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 websiteManiac’s Mansion (TAG’s)
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Wichita Falls, Texas
Hours: 5–9 pm
+19402575543
Visit websiteMuseum of North Texas History
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Wichita Falls, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+19403227628
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 69.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 1197 / North Bridge Street
Turn left onto FM 1197 / North Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 82 / West Omega Street
Turn right onto US 82 / West Omega Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.2 mi into trip
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~20m in
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US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abile...
5
67 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
4
69.4 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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US 82; TX 114 / East California Street
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114 / East California Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.11 one way
$62.21 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $34.74 | $69.49 |
| premium | $4.23 | $37.78 | $75.55 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $42.88 | $85.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.85 | $10.90 |
| Efficient EV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.87 | $9.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.79 | $14.53 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Henrietta, TX
Night in Henrietta on Sunday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 12 mph
22% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 12:27PM CDT until July 20 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:55AM CDT until July 19 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Night in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph
38% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 12:27PM CDT until July 20 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:55AM CDT until July 19 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
106°F
Paducah, TX
114 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
4 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
4h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 88% of the 227.1 miles covered on these main roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 93.5 miles on US Highway 82 West, indicating extended periods of consistent cruising. The transition from highway to other roads will occur, but the vast majority of your travel will be on these high-speed routes. Expect minimal interruptions for rural cruising.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.5 mi on US Highway 82 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 82 West and US 82. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 1197 / North Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 1197 / North Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 82 / West Omega Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
913 ft
Total Climb
2,290 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~227.1 mi in
Elevation Range
2,290 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Henrietta, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Abilene along the way.
Abilene
18.2 mi in
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~20m
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via US 82
About the Cities
Starting in Henrietta, TX
Full guide →Founded 1857
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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 227.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.5 miles on US Highway 82 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 1197 / North Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 82 / West Omega Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Lubbock, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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