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Trip from Hondo, 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 53m

Distance

378.5 mi

609 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 42m ★
6 AM
6h 54m
8 AM
7h 17m
10 AM
7h 2m
12 PM
6h 59m
3 PM
7h 3m
5 PM
7h 16m
8 PM
6h 47m

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 Texas, United States

Hondo, TX

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Hondo, TX, to Lubbock, TX, covers 378.5 miles and takes approximately 6 hours and 53 minutes. This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 66% of the journey on major roads like US 84 and I-10, making it a feasible one-day trip. You can expect to spend around $58 on fuel for this route. Traveling between two points within the Great Plains region, the landscape offers a consistent, open-air feel. With only one recommended stop, it's an efficient journey for those looking to cover ground.

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

189.2 miles from Hondo, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 74.5 mi 1h 14m
I 10 51.7 mi 49m
Frisco Avenue 41.9 mi 44m
State Highway 153 29.5 mi 33m
North Main Street 29.3 mi 30m
State Highway 173 South 27.6 mi 38m
Highway 84 20 mi 19m
Roberts Avenue 16.5 mi 18m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 74.5 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hondo, TX and Lubbock, TX.

1

Start on US 90; FM 462

1.0 mi · 1 min · 19th Street
2

Continue on US 90

0.5 mi · 43 sec · US Highway 90 East
3

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward TX 173 North: Bandera
4

Keep slight right at fork

195 ft · 5 sec
5

Turn straight onto TX 173

28 mi · 38 min · State Highway 173 South
6

Continue on TX 173

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
7

Turn right onto TX 173

11 mi · 12 min · State Highway 173 North
8

Continue on TX 173

11 mi · 12 min · Bandera Highway
9

Turn slight right

241 ft · 8 sec
10

Turn slight right onto Loop 534

4.3 mi · 6 min · Veterans Highway
11

Turn right onto TX 16

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Sidney Baker Street
Use the right lane.
12

Continue on TX 16

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Fredericksburg Road
13

Turn left

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Use the left lane.
14

Merge onto I 10

52 mi · 49 min · I 10
15

Take the exit onto US 83

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 83
Exit 456 Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
16

Turn right onto US 83; US 377

29 mi · 30 min · North Main Street
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on US 83

42 mi · 44 min · Frisco Avenue
18

Continue on US 83

17 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue
19

Turn right onto US 67; US 83

387 ft · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
20

Turn left onto TX 158

6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
21

Turn right onto FM 2111

12 mi · 13 min · FM 2111
22

Turn left onto TX 153

29 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153
23

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153

19 ft · 0 sec · State Highway 153
24

Turn right onto TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70
25

Continue on TX 70

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street
26

Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
27

Take the ramp

340 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
28

Merge onto I 20; US 84

6.0 mi · 5 min · I 20; US 84
29

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
30

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84
31

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F
32

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F
33

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road
34

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street
35

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
36

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84
37

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
38

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
39

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
40

Continue on US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
41

Turn right onto US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 0 sec · 19th Street
42

Arrive at destination

US 62; TX 114

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour and 53-minute duration, starting your journey from Hondo early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $58, you can plan for a relatively smooth trip. The longest stretch without a planned stop is 74.5 miles on US 84, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. This route is well-suited for a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

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 189.2 miles from Hondo, TX, or about 3h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.5 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 83 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 189.2 miles or 3h 32m 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 49m

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 Hondo, 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 Hondo, TX

This is one driving day of about 378.5 miles and 6h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Hondo, 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 84 for about 74.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Concho County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eden, TX

189 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

Kerrville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ballinger, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 189.2 miles from Hondo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.5 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.

Schreiner Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 108.1

Junction, Texas

+13254463880

Visit website

Mackenzie Main City Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 378.5

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 378.5

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18067478734

Visit website

Frontier Times Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 27

Bandera, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+18307963864

Visit website

Bandera Natural History and Art Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 27

Bandera, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18303285090

Visit website

Presidio de San Saba

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 135.2

Menard, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13253964789

Visit website

South Llano River State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 108.1

Junction, Texas

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+13254463994

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 56.6 and 262.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
108.7 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | US 83

Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 456 Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
6
196.7 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue

Turn right onto US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
196.8 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | TX 158 / North Broadway Street

Turn left onto TX 158 / North Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
262.2 mi into trip | ~4h 53m 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

$57.19 one way

$114.38 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $62.60 $125.20
premium $4.54 $67.58 $135.16
diesel $5.61 $83.57 $167.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 132.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 113.6 1 $39.74 $18.17
Efficient EV 94.6 1 $33.12 $15.14
EV Truck/SUV 151.4 1 $52.99 $24.22

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 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 18, 2026

Origin

Hondo, TX

Late night in Hondo on Sunday

Local time

2:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Late night in Lubbock on Sunday

Local time

2:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Mostly Clear

NNE 25 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 5:12AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:47AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

71°F

Eden, TX

189 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

17 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

6h 53m 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?

This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the route utilizing major roadways. Expect a steady pace for most of the 378.5 miles, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 74.5 miles along US 84. While the majority of the drive is on highways, you'll navigate through sections on Frisco Avenue and I-10 as well. The character of the road remains consistent, offering a straightforward driving experience across the Texas landscape.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.5 mi on US 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.6 miles in.

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 24 significant decision points across 378.5 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 56.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 108.7 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.7 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

3,203 ft 890 ft

Total Climb

3,510 ft

Total Descent

1,196 ft

Highest Point

3,203 ft

~378.5 mi in

Elevation Range

2,313 ft

Notable High Points

2,219 ft at ~81.1 miles +514 ft prominence

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 Hondo, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Menard along the way.

Menard

108.7 mi in | ~2h 6m | via US 83

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 53m. Total distance: 378.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 53m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 74.5 miles on US 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 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 56.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 108.7 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.7 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.8 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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