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Trip from Hutto, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 37m
Distance
364.4 mi
586 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 25m
★
6 AM
6h 37m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 46m
12 PM
6h 43m
3 PM
6h 47m
5 PM
7h 0m
8 PM
6h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hutto, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Hutto, TX to Lubbock, TX is 364.4 miles and takes about 6h 37m via US 84, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. With 86% of the route on highways, it’s a fairly direct connection between these two Texan cities. Plan for a single day of travel, keeping in mind the estimated fuel cost for this 364.4-mile stretch.
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
182.2 miles from Hutto, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| North US Highway 183 | 60.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 195 | 14.2 mi | 15m |
| Pickle Parkway | 11.8 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 70 | 10.4 mi | 10m |
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 Hutto, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Jim Cage Lane
118 ft
·
11 sec
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Jim Cage Lane
2
Turn left onto US 79
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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US 79
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Toll 130: Waco, Austin
4
Turn slight right
148 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 423
Toward TX 130 Toll North
5
Turn straight onto TX 130 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
TX 130 Frontage Road
Toward TX 130 Toll North
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 423
Toward TX 130 Toll North
7
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
12 mi
·
11 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on North Interstate 35
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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North Interstate 35
10
Turn left onto TX 195
14 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 195
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward TX 138: Lampasas
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto TX 138
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 138
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 183
23 mi
·
24 min
·
North US Highway 183
14
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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South Key Avenue
15
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North US Highway 281
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi
·
40 min
·
North US Highway 183
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi
·
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
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
19
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
21
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
22
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
23
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
24
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 153
25
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
26
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
27
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
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
·
5 min
·
I 20; US 84
30
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
31
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
32
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
33
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
34
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
35
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
36
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
37
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
38
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
39
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
40
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
41
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
42
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
43
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 37m estimated drive time, leaving Hutto in the morning should allow you to reach Lubbock with plenty of daylight to spare. The route is designed for a single-day trip, so you won't need to factor in an overnight stop. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 104.9-mile stretch on US 84, as services might be less frequent in that section. Plan for one main stop to break up the 364.4 miles and stretch your legs.
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 182.2 miles from Hutto, TX, or about 3h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.2 miles or 3h 26m 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 33m
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 Hutto, 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 Hutto, TX
This is one driving day of about 364.4 miles and 6h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hutto, 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 104.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 182.2 miles from Hutto, 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.
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
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
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
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Walburg Travel Center & Food Court
0.7 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 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 websiteBrown County Museum of History
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256411926
Visit websiteThe Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256436376
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 285 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 248.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward Toll 130: Waco, Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Toll 130: Waco, Austin
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward TX 130 Toll North
Navigation decision point
Exit 423
Toward TX 130 Toll North
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward TX 138: Lampasas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 138: Lampasas
6
248.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m 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
$54.70 one way
$109.41 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $60.53 | $121.06 |
| premium | $4.57 | $65.49 | $130.98 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $90.04 | $180.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.3 | 1 | $38.26 | $17.49 |
| Efficient EV | 91.1 | 1 | $31.89 | $14.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.8 | 1 | $51.02 | $23.32 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Hutto, TX
Evening in Hutto on Thursday
Local time
8:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Evening in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
8:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
1 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 37m 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?
Expect to spend most of your time on the highway, with 86% of the 364.4 miles utilizing major roads like US 84 and State Highway 153. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 104.9 miles on US 84. You'll primarily be cruising on highways, with the transition to surface roads happening later in the trip. The profile is mostly highway, suggesting a consistent driving experience.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and State Highway 153. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 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 28 significant decision points across 364.4 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 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.1 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
662 ft
Total Climb
2,870 ft
Total Descent
329 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~364.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,541 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Hutto, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Hutto Commercial Historic District — historic district in Hutto, Williamson County, Texas
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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 37m. Total distance: 364.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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 — we found about 13 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 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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