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Trip from Houston, TX to Farwell, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 12m
Distance
624.3 mi
1,005 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$96
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 3m
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6 AM
11h 13m
8 AM
11h 33m
10 AM
11h 20m
12 PM
11h 18m
3 PM
11h 21m
5 PM
11h 32m
8 PM
11h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Farwell, TX
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Trip Overview
Houston, TX to Farwell, TX is 624.3 miles and takes about 11h 12m via US 84 and TX 71, with a fuel budget near $91 and best split over two days. This long-haul drive spans across Texas, beginning in the energetic sprawl of Houston and ending in the more open landscapes of the Great Plains. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward, if lengthy, transit. Consider this route if you need to cover a significant distance efficiently within the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
312.1 miles from Houston, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 151.9 mi | 2h 37m |
| TX 71 | 77.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| Katy Freeway | 74.1 mi | 1h 20m |
| North US Highway 183 | 72.6 mi | 1h 18m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| Highway 84 | 31.4 mi | 31m |
| US Highway 84 | 24.5 mi | 24m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 151.9 mi, about 2h 37m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~6,042 veh/hr typical · worst 7,315
Quietest
2 AM
~672 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 86 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 Houston, TX and Farwell, TX.
1
Start on Louisiana Street
0.1 mi
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24 sec
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Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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52 sec
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
3
Merge onto I 10; US 90
74 mi
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1 hr 20 min
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Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit onto TX 71
0.5 mi
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33 sec
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TX 71
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
5
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
77 mi
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1 hr 22 min
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TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
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2 min
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East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi
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26 sec
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Bastrop Highway
10
Continue on 183 Toll
6.2 mi
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6 min
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Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 183
15 mi
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16 min
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US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi
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14 min
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183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 183
36 mi
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38 min
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North US Highway 183
14
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
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4 min
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South Key Avenue
15
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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North US Highway 281
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi
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40 min
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North US Highway 183
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi
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34 min
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US 84; US 183; TX 16
18
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Early Boulevard
19
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi
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8 min
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Wallis Avenue
21
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
22
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Walnut Street
23
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
24
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
25
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
26
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
27
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
28
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
29
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
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5 min
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I 20; US 84
30
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
31
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US 84
32
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
33
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
34
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
35
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
36
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
37
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
38
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
39
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
40
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
41
Continue on US 84
4.0 mi
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5 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
Use the left lane.
42
Turn left onto US 84
6.0 mi
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7 min
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Clovis Road
43
Continue on US 84
11 mi
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11 min
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Highway 84
44
Continue on US 84
25 mi
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24 min
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US Highway 84
45
Continue on US 84
8.0 mi
·
7 min
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US 84
46
Continue on US 84
39 mi
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40 min
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US 84
47
Turn left onto FM 292
0.4 mi
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42 sec
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9th Street
48
Turn right onto Avenue E
0.3 mi
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46 sec
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Avenue E
49
Arrive at destination
Avenue E
Trip Plan
Given the 11h 12m duration, planning for two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart Houston early to maximize daylight hours for your first leg. With 3 planned stops and a longest stretch of 151.9 miles on US 84, you can comfortably break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when heading into the more rural sections of West Texas, as services can be spaced farther apart. A good stopping point would be around the halfway mark, roughly 6 hours into your drive.
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 312.1 miles from Houston, TX, or about 5h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.9 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 137 miles or 2h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 312.1 miles or 5h 43m 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 312.1 miles or 5h 43m
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 10h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farwell, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Houston, 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.
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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 Houston, TX
Aim for roughly 312 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Farwell, TX
Aim for roughly 312 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 137 miles from Houston, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 151.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
206 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
412 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 Sweetwater, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
312 mi · about 5.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Brownwood, TX after about 312 miles or 5.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 137 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 312.1 miles from Houston, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 312 miles or 5.6 hours on the road.
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.
Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area Westbound US 84
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area Eastbound US 84
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.8 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.2 mi from route
Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Colorado County Westbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Downtown Aquarium
4.1
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm
+17132233474
Visit websiteUnion Station
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Houston, Texas
+17132598070
Visit websiteCidercade Houston
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 10 am–12 pm
+13462417524
Visit websiteMackenzie Main City Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
Visit websiteLakeline Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cedar Park, Texas
+15124015500
Visit websiteBarbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+17137520314
Visit websiteMidtown Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+17135267577
Visit websiteWaugh Drive Bat Colony
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
+17137520314
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 417.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
74.6 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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TX 71
Take the exit onto TX 71 toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
6
75.2 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
156.4 mi into trip
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~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
6
417.3 mi into trip
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~7h 38m in
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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
$95.59 one way
$191.17 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
218 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.29 | $105.49 | $210.98 |
| premium | $4.64 | $114.00 | $227.99 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $151.87 | $303.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$96
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$226–$336
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 218.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 187.3 | 2 | $65.55 | $29.97 |
| Efficient EV | 156.1 | 1 | $54.63 | $24.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 249.7 | 3 | $87.40 | $39.96 |
Gas CO2
218 kg
EV CO2
73 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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
Houston, TX
Night in Houston on Sunday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 18 at 2:18AM CDT until October 20 at 7:32PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:12AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Destination
Farwell, TX
Night in Farwell on Sunday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Sweetwater, TX
412 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.
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
2 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
11h 12m 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 trip is predominantly highway cruising, with 88% of the 624.3 miles on major roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 151.9 miles on US 84, offering extended periods of steady driving. Expect the transition from the Katy Freeway to surface roads to occur gradually as you move west. The sheer length of the longest stretch suggests a rural, open-road feel for much of the drive.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 151.9 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and TX 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 624.3 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 0.6 miles (I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.6 miles (TX 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.2 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,815 ft
153 ft
Total Climb
1,662 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
1,815 ft
~356.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,662 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.
Between Houston, TX and Farwell, TX, road signs point toward Austin, 183 Toll North: Lampasas and Lubbock.
Austin
74.6 mi in
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~1h 22m
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via TX 71
183 Toll North: Lampasas
156.4 mi in
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~2h 49m
Lubbock
417.3 mi in
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~7h 38m
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via US 84
About the Cities
Starting in Houston, TX
Full guide →“Space City” · Founded 1836
Houston is a sprawling port city in Southeastern Texas. An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States and the most diverse large city since 2021. While at first glance, the city appears to be a 9-5 central business district surrounded by a sea of suburbs and strip malls, there are many hidden gems to be discovered.
Top landmarks
- • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — art museum in Houston, Texas
- • Astrodome — historic place in Houston, Harris County, Texas
- • Rothko Chapel — building in Houston, Harris County, Texas
Arriving in Farwell, TX
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 151.9 miles on US 84. 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 312 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 24 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 Farwell, 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.6 miles (TX 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.2 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.2 hours each way, a round trip means 22.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Farwell, 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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