Trip from Jourdanton, 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 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 33m

Distance

426 mi

686 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

7h 23m ★

6 AM

7h 33m

8 AM

7h 53m

10 AM

7h 40m

12 PM

7h 38m

3 PM

7h 41m

5 PM

7h 52m

8 PM

7h 27m

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 and county seat of Atascosa County, Texas, United States

Jourdanton, TX

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Jourdanton, TX, to Lubbock, TX? This 426-mile journey will take approximately 7 hours and 33 minutes of driving time, making it a feasible, albeit long, day trip. You'll be spending about 73% of your time on highways, with a projected fuel cost of around $64. This route primarily traverses the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. With just two recommended stops, it's designed for efficiency, but be prepared for a solid day behind the wheel.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

213 miles from Jourdanton, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	98.7 mi	1h 37m
US 84	74.5 mi	1h 14m
Frisco Avenue	41.9 mi	44m
I 37	30.7 mi	32m
State Highway 153	29.5 mi	33m
North Main Street	29.3 mi	30m
Highway 84	20 mi	19m
Roberts Avenue	16.5 mi	18m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 98.7 mi, about 1h 37m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~537 veh/hr typical · worst 948

Quietest

3 AM

~95 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

5.7×

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 Jourdanton, TX and Lubbock, TX.

Start on TX 16

94 ft · 5 sec · Zanderson Avenue

Turn right onto TX 97

4.7 mi · 7 min · Oak Street

Turn left onto US 281; TX 97

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Main Street

Continue on US 281; TX 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street

Turn right onto TX 97

3.5 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97

Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · I-37 Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 37 North

Merge onto I 37

31 mi · 32 min · I 37

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 140B Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 10 West, I 35 North

Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87

93 ft · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

Take the exit onto I 10; US 87

0.9 mi · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

Exit 156 Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87

15 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

99 mi · 1 hr 37 min · I 10; US 87

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit onto US 83

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 83

Exit 456 Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

Turn right onto US 83; US 377

29 mi · 30 min · North Main Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 83

42 mi · 44 min · Frisco Avenue

Continue on US 83

17 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

Turn right onto US 67; US 83

387 ft · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto TX 158

6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto FM 2111

12 mi · 13 min · FM 2111

Turn left onto TX 153

29 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153

19 ft · 0 sec · State Highway 153

Turn right onto TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70

Continue on TX 70

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street

Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

Take the ramp

340 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 20 West: Midland

Merge onto I 20; US 84

6.0 mi · 5 min · I 20; US 84

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 maximize your daylight and energy, consider an early morning departure from Jourdanton. The 7.5-hour drive with two stops means you'll want to pace yourself, perhaps planning your stops at roughly the halfway points. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading into longer stretches; the longest stretch on I-10 is nearly 100 miles. Since this is a single-day drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your timing, but a prompt start will ensure a less rushed arrival in Lubbock.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 213 miles from Jourdanton, TX, or about 3h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.7 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 94 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 213 miles or 3h 46m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 29m

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 Jourdanton, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jourdanton, TX

This is one driving day of about 426 miles and 7h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Jourdanton, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 98.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Live Oak, TX

213 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.

Popular next leg

Live Oak, TX to Lubbock, TX

229 mi · 4h 10m

Pacing Suggestions

Kerrville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eden, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 213 miles from Jourdanton, 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

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+12106975050

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 31

5 decision points cluster between mile 40.2 and 156.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

40.2 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

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 140B Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodom...

42.1 mi into trip | ~51m in | I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Take the exit onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

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. Exit 156 Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

42.9 mi into trip | ~52m in | I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

57.5 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | I 10; US 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

156.2 mi into trip | ~2h 46m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.35 one way

$116.70 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 149 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$65.17	$130.35
premium	$4.23	$70.86	$141.72
diesel	$4.80	$80.44	$160.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 149 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	127.8	1	$44.73	$20.45
Efficient EV	106.5	1	$37.28	$17.04
EV Truck/SUV	170.4	2	$59.64	$27.26

Gas CO2

149 kg

EV CO2

50 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.

Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Jourdanton, TX

Evening in Jourdanton on Monday

Local time

6:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

97°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 4:52PM CDT until July 19 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 19 at 4:49PM CDT until July 19 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Evening in Lubbock on Monday

Local time

6:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 10 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 4:52PM CDT until July 19 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 19 at 4:49PM CDT until July 19 at 5:30PM 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

6 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

7h 33m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 29.5

View on nps.gov

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 88.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with a substantial 73% share on major roads. Expect stretches of consistent speed, especially on I-10, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted segment of 98.7 miles. While the route is largely characterized by highway driving, the shift to US-84 and then Frisco Avenue as you approach Lubbock will introduce a change in scenery and pace. It's a route that prioritizes covering ground efficiently rather than offering winding scenic byways.

73% 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: 98.7 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.2 miles in.

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 31 significant decision points across 426 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 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.1 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.9 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

3,203 ft 462 ft

Total Climb

3,401 ft

Total Descent

660 ft

Highest Point

3,203 ft

~426 mi in

Elevation Range

2,741 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Jourdanton, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome and Menard.

Alamodome

40.2 mi in | ~47m

Menard

156.2 mi in | ~2h 46m | via US 83

About the Cities

Starting in Jourdanton, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1909

Jourdanton is a small rural town in South Texas.

Top landmarks

• Atascosa County Courthouse — building in Jourdanton, Atascosa County, Texas

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 7h 33m. Total distance: 426 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.7 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 36 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 36 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.1 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, NPS for national parks, 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-10

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rest Area

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Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area

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Scenic View

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Eagles Landing Travel Plaza

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Picnic Area

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Picnic Area

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

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Service Plaza

Service Plaza

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Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Flying J Travel Center

Mackenzie Main City Park

American Windmill Museum

Schreiner Park

The Escape Game San Antonio

Presidio de San Saba

South Llano River State Park

Batman: The Ride

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Jourdanton, TX

Lubbock, TX

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 33m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Jourdanton, 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?

Are there national parks near this route?