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Trip from Hunters Creek Village, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 31m
Distance
526.5 mi
847 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$79
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 23m
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6 AM
9h 31m
8 AM
9h 48m
10 AM
9h 37m
12 PM
9h 36m
3 PM
9h 38m
5 PM
9h 48m
8 PM
9h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hunters Creek Village, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This 517.3-mile drive from Hunters Creek Village, TX, to Lubbock, TX, is a considerable trek, estimated to take around 8 hours and 26 minutes of pure driving time. Given its length and duration, it's best suited for a two-day trip, allowing you to break up the journey comfortably. You'll be navigating primarily via Voss Road, Bingle Road, and the Katy Freeway Frontage Road, with a 0% highway share, suggesting a route that stays closer to local roads. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is approximately $79. This long-distance drive spans across the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. Planning for two stops along the way is recommended to manage this expansive route.
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
263.2 miles from Hunters Creek Village, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| TX 71 | 77.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| North US Highway 183 | 72.6 mi | 1h 18m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| Katy Freeway | 65.2 mi | 1h 9m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| US 183 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,210 veh/hr typical · worst 1,594
Quietest
3 AM
~203 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 31 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 Hunters Creek Village, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Memorial Drive
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Memorial Drive
2
Turn right onto Voss Road
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Voss Road
3
Continue on Bingle Road
409 ft
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12 sec
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Bingle Road
4
Turn left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
0.1 mi
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12 sec
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Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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34 sec
Toward I 10 West
6
Merge onto I 10; US 90
65 mi
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1 hr 9 min
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Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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
8
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.
9
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.
10
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.
11
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.
12
Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi
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26 sec
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Bastrop Highway
13
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.
14
Continue on US 183
15 mi
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16 min
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US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi
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14 min
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183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 183
36 mi
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38 min
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North US Highway 183
17
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
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4 min
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South Key Avenue
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
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
22
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
23
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
24
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
25
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Walnut Street
26
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
27
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
28
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
29
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
30
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
31
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
32
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
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5 min
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I 20; US 84
33
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
34
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US 84
35
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
36
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
37
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
38
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
39
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
40
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
41
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
42
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
43
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
44
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
45
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
46
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 8-hour and 26-minute drive covering 517.3 miles, splitting the journey over two days is highly advisable. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving and to allow ample time for your two planned stops. With a fuel cost estimated at $79, be mindful of refueling opportunities, especially since the route is not highway-heavy. Consider breaking the trip roughly in half, around the 4-hour mark, to rest and stretch. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to speed limits on the local roads, as they can vary significantly and are strictly enforced.
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 263.2 miles from Hunters Creek Village, TX, or about 4h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 116 miles or 2h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 263.2 miles or 4h 48m 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 263.2 miles or 4h 48m
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 8h 27m
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 Hunters Creek Village, 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 Hunters Creek Village, TX
Aim for roughly 263 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 263 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 116 miles from Hunters Creek Village, 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 US 84 for about 104.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
174 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
347 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 Brownwood, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
263 mi · about 4.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kempner, TX after about 263 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 116 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 263.2 miles from Hunters Creek Village, 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 104.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 263 miles or 4.8 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.
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
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
1.3 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
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 websiteThe Escape Game Houston (Galleria)
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+17136365541
Visit websiteExitusVR
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Houston, Texas
+17133440525
Visit websiteAustin Bat Tours
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Early in the drive, ~10 min detour
Early stretch
3.9 mi from route
~10 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
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 1.9 and 410.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m 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.
6
68.1 mi into trip
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~1h 15m 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
149.3 mi into trip
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~2h 42m 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
410.2 mi into trip
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~7h 31m 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
$79.04 one way
$158.07 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
184 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $87.45 | $174.91 |
| premium | $4.57 | $94.62 | $189.25 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $130.09 | $260.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 184.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 158 | 1 | $55.28 | $25.27 |
| Efficient EV | 131.6 | 1 | $46.07 | $21.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 210.6 | 2 | $73.71 | $33.70 |
Gas CO2
184 kg
EV CO2
62 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.
Origin
Hunters Creek Village, TX
Late night in Hunters Creek Village on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Clear
E 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
60°F
Brownwood, TX
347 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
5 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
9h 31m 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 offers a predominantly local road experience, with no highway segments, so expect a consistent pace that avoids high-speed travel. You'll be traveling 517.3 miles, and while there isn't a specified longest stretch, the absence of highway implies a continuous engagement with the road and surrounding areas. The profile is labeled as a 'Long-distance drive,' indicating a sustained period behind the wheel. You'll likely encounter varied surface streets and frontage roads as you make your way across Texas.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.9 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 1.9 miles in near Katy Freeway Frontage Road.
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 526.5 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 1.9 miles (Katy Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.1 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
66 ft
Total Climb
3,177 ft
Total Descent
40 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~526.5 mi in
Elevation Range
3,137 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 Hunters Creek Village, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Austin and 183 Toll North: Lampasas.
Austin
67.6 mi in
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~1h 15m
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via TX 71
183 Toll North: Lampasas
149.3 mi in
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~2h 42m
About the Cities
Starting in Hunters Creek Village, TX
Full guide →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.
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 104.9 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 263 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 20 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 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Katy Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 10; US 90 / Katy Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.1 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.5 hours each way, a round trip means 19.0 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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