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Trip from Kyle, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 11m
Distance
394 mi
634 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 1m
★
6 AM
7h 12m
8 AM
7h 33m
10 AM
7h 19m
12 PM
7h 17m
3 PM
7h 20m
5 PM
7h 32m
8 PM
7h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kyle, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This 394-mile drive from Kyle, Texas, to Lubbock, Texas, will take approximately 7 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing US 84 and North US Highway 183, with a brief section on State Highway 153, this route is best tackled as a single-day trip, especially with a fuel cost estimated around $60. You'll experience a highway-focused journey across the expansive Great Plains region of Texas. With two planned stops, you can break up the drive effectively. This trip offers a straightforward path for those looking to cover ground efficiently within the state.
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
197 miles from Kyle, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| North US Highway 183 | 72.6 mi | 1h 18m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 24.3 mi | 27m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| 183A Toll | 14.6 mi | 14m |
| US 183 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,302 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~794 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 51 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 Kyle, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on North Burleson Street
111 ft
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10 sec
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North Burleson Street
2
Turn left onto RM 150
0.3 mi
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59 sec
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West Center Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto South Interstate 35
1.3 mi
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2 min
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South Interstate 35
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 35
20 mi
·
22 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 240B
Toward US 183 North: Lampasas
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 183
11 mi
·
13 min
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US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi
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14 min
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183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 183
36 mi
·
38 min
·
North US Highway 183
11
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
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4 min
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South Key Avenue
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Early Boulevard
16
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
17
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
18
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Walnut Street
19
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West Walnut Street
20
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
21
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
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State Highway 153
22
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
23
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Lamar Street
24
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
25
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
26
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
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I 20; US 84
27
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
28
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
29
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Avenue F
30
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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North Avenue F
31
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Ralls Road
32
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East 15th Street
33
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
34
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
35
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
36
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
37
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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Slaton Road
38
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
39
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
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19th Street
40
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 11-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Kyle to avoid potential afternoon traffic and maximize daylight hours. With only two stops suggested over 394 miles, plan them strategically for fuel and rest, perhaps around the halfway point or where services are most convenient. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest 104.9-mile stretch on US 84, as services might be more spread out. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your stop timing as needed.
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 197 miles from Kyle, TX, or about 3h 44m 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 87 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 197 miles or 3h 44m 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 7m
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 Kyle, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kyle, TX
This is one driving day of about 394 miles and 7h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Kyle, 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 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
197 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 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 197 miles from Kyle, 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
Service Plaza
0.1 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
QuikTrip
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
Marlstone Retail Center
0.4 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 websiteToybrary Austin
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+15124343927
Visit websitePioneer Farms
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~9 min detour
First break
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 10 am–2 pm
+15128371215
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 277.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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RM 150 / West Center Street
Turn left onto RM 150 / West Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South Interstate 35
Turn left onto South Interstate 35
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
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I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North: Lampasas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 240B
Toward US 183 North: Lampasas
6
277.7 mi into trip
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~5h 11m 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
$53.97 one way
$107.93 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
138 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $60.28 | $120.56 |
| premium | $4.23 | $65.54 | $131.07 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $74.39 | $148.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118.2 | 1 | $41.37 | $18.91 |
| Efficient EV | 98.5 | 1 | $34.48 | $15.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 157.6 | 1 | $55.16 | $25.22 |
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 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.
Origin
Kyle, TX
Evening in Kyle on Monday
Local time
6:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SSE 5 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 11:12PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:46PM CDT until July 17 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Evening in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
6:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
23% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 11:12PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:46PM CDT until July 17 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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
7h 11m 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 a highway-focused drive for the majority of your journey, with 77% of the route on higher-speed roads. The character of this drive is largely defined by its open stretches, including a significant 104.9-mile segment on US 84, which means you'll have long periods of consistent travel. While not a monotonous interstate grind, the focus is on efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. The landscape of the Great Plains will likely be a consistent backdrop throughout your time behind the wheel.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 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 North US Highway 183. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near RM 150 / West Center Street.
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 23 significant decision points across 394 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: near the start (RM 150 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Interstate 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
724 ft
Total Climb
2,830 ft
Total Descent
351 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~394 mi in
Elevation Range
2,479 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Kyle, TX
Full guide →Kyle is in Central Hill Country, Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Kyle City Hall — building in Kyle, Hays 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 11m. Total distance: 394 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 11m 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 14 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 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RM 150 / West Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Interstate 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 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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