Trip from Hurst, 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

5h 39m

Distance

325.8 mi

524 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 27m ★

6 AM

5h 40m

8 AM

6h 6m

10 AM

5h 49m

12 PM

5h 46m

3 PM

5h 50m

5 PM

6h 5m

8 PM

5h 32m

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 Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Hurst, TX

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

Hurst, TX to Lubbock, TX is 325.8 miles and takes about 5h 39m via I 20 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains, primarily traversing Texas. Expect a straightforward, mostly highway drive. Given the relatively short duration, it's an ideal same-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.

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

162.9 miles from Hurst, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	182.3 mi	3h 4m
US 84	74.5 mi	1h 14m
Highway 84	20 mi	19m
US 377	16.2 mi	19m
Airport Freeway	7.7 mi	8m
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: I 20 — 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,680 veh/hr typical · worst 2,135

Quietest

2 AM

~202 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.3×

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 Hurst, TX and Lubbock, TX.

Start on Harrison Lane

51 ft · 9 sec · Harrison Lane

Turn left onto West Pipeline Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · West Pipeline Road

Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Northeast Loop 820

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 820 South

Merge onto I 820; TX 121; TX 183

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Airport Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Airport Freeway

Exit 25A Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth Use the slight right lane.

Continue on TX 121

6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway

Exit 24B Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Ft Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 35W; US 287; US 377

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 287; US 377

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 287; US 377

Exit 51 Toward I 30, US 287 South, US 377 South, TX 180: Dallas, Abilene Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 377

16 mi · 19 min · US 377

Toward I 30 West, US 377 South, TX 180 West: Abilene Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 20

182 mi · 3 hr 4 min · I 20

Use the slight right lane.

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

To make the most of this 5-hour drive, aim for an early morning departure from Hurst, TX. This will allow you to cover the initial 182.3-mile stretch on I 20 with minimal traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $47, you have flexibility in timing your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Lubbock, as services can become more spread out in the western parts of the state.

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 162.9 miles from Hurst, TX, or about 2h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 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 72 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 162.9 miles or 2h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 37m

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 Hurst, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hurst, TX

This is one driving day of about 325.8 miles and 5h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Hurst, 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 I 20 for about 182.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tye, TX

163 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

Mineral Wells, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Abilene, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 162.9 miles from Hurst, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

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

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hurst, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+18178184359

Visit website

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

White Settlement, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18172469719

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | Northeast Loop 820

Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | TX 121 / Airport Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121 / Airport Freeway toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25A Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth

10.1 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South:...

10.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 287; US 377

Take the exit onto US 287; US 377 toward I 30, US 287 South, US 377 South, TX 180: Dallas, Abilene

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 51 Toward I 30, US 287 South, US 377 South, TX 180...

11.1 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 377

Keep slight right at fork onto US 377 toward I 30 West, US 377 South, TX 180 West: Abilene

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 30 West, US 377 South, TX 180 West: Ab...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.62 one way

$89.25 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$49.84	$99.69
premium	$4.23	$54.19	$108.39
diesel	$4.80	$61.52	$123.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	97.7	1	$34.21	$15.64
Efficient EV	81.5	0	$28.51	$13.03
EV Truck/SUV	130.3	1	$45.61	$20.85

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Hurst, TX

Night in Hurst on Monday

Local time

9:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:31AM CDT until July 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:14AM CDT until July 17 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Night in Lubbock on Monday

Local time

9:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 15 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:31AM CDT until July 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:14AM CDT until July 17 at 11:15AM 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.

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

5h 39m 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 predominantly on highways, with 95% of the route utilizing them. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 182.3 miles on I 20 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent cruising experience with minimal interruptions to traffic flow, typical of long-distance highway travel in this region.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 182.3 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near Northeast Loop 820.

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 18 significant decision points across 325.8 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 2.1 miles (Northeast Loop 820): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,203 ft 554 ft

Total Climb

2,753 ft

Total Descent

104 ft

Highest Point

3,203 ft

~325.8 mi in

Elevation Range

2,649 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Hurst, TX

Full guide →

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 5h 39m. Total distance: 325.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 182.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 32 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

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Picnic Area

Picnic Area

I-20 Westbound Picnic Area

I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area

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Pilot Travel Center

Picnic Area

Service Plaza

Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area

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Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Road Ranger

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Eagles Landing Travel Plaza

QuikTrip

Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area

Callahan County Westbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Service Plaza

Mackenzie Main City Park

American Windmill Museum

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

Paramount Theatre

12th Armored Division Memorial

The Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore

White Settlement Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hurst, TX

Lubbock, TX

Same local time

7 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 39m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Hurst, TX

Arriving in Lubbock, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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