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Trip from Lampasas, TX to Lubbock, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 29m

Distance

304.3 mi

490 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 16m ★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 21m

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 Texas, United States

Lampasas, TX

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

This 304.3-mile journey from Lampasas, TX, to Lubbock, TX, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 29 minutes. Primarily following US 84, State Highway 153, and North US Highway 183, this drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 84% of the route on these main roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $46, it's a budget-friendly option. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of the trip, experiencing a consistent landscape. This route is straightforward and efficient, making it a practical choice for reaching your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

152.1 miles from Lampasas, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m 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 36.9 mi 40m
East Commerce Street 22 mi 25m
Highway 84 20 mi 19m
State Highway 70 10.4 mi 10m
Wallis Avenue 7.2 mi 8m
East Highway 84 6.8 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lampasas, TX and Lubbock, TX.

1

Start on Loop 257

111 ft · 7 sec · East 4th Street
2

Turn right onto US 183; US 190; US 281

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Key Avenue
3

Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North US Highway 281
4

Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190

37 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16

30 mi · 34 min · US 84; US 183; TX 16
6

Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377

1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
7

Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377

22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283

7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue
9

Turn right onto TX 153

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
10

Continue on TX 153; TX 206

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Walnut Street
11

Continue on TX 153

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
12

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153

19 ft · 0 sec · State Highway 153
13

Turn right onto TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70
14

Continue on TX 70

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street
15

Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
16

Take the ramp

340 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
17

Merge onto I 20; US 84

6.0 mi · 5 min · I 20; US 84
18

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
19

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84
20

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F
21

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F
22

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road
23

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street
24

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
25

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84
26

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
27

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
28

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
29

Continue on US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
30

Turn right onto US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 0 sec · 19th Street
31

Arrive at destination

US 62; TX 114

Trip Plan

Starting your 5-hour and 29-minute drive from Lampasas to Lubbock early in the morning will give you ample daylight. With only one recommended stop and a total of 304.3 miles, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 104.9 miles on US 84, to ensure you don't run low between services. The estimated fuel cost is around $46, so budget accordingly. This route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, so you can depart Lampasas at your convenience and arrive in Lubbock the same day.

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 152.1 miles from Lampasas, TX, or about 2h 50m 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 67 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 152.1 miles or 2h 50m 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 30m

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 Lampasas, 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 Lampasas, TX

This is one driving day of about 304.3 miles and 5h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Lampasas, 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.

city in and county seat of Nolan County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sweetwater, TX

152 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

Brownwood, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Pleasant, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.1 miles from Lampasas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Mackenzie Main City Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 304.3

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18067752673

Visit website

American Windmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 304.3

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18067478734

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 1.5 and 188 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 183; US 190 / North US Highway 183

Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190 / North US Highway 183

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
38.4 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 84; US 183; TX 16

At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16

Navigation decision point

4
68.8 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377 / Early Boulevard

Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377 / Early Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
92.5 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | US 84; US 283 / Wallis Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283 / Wallis Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
188 mi into trip | ~3h 29m 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

$45.98 one way

$91.96 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $50.33 $100.66
premium $4.54 $54.33 $108.66
diesel $5.61 $67.19 $134.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 91.3 1 $31.95 $14.61
Efficient EV 76.1 0 $26.63 $12.17
EV Truck/SUV 121.7 1 $42.60 $19.48

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

36 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Lampasas, TX

Evening in Lampasas on Sunday

Local time

6:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Evening in Lubbock on Sunday

Local time

6:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Partly Sunny

SW 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

59°F

Sweetwater, TX

152 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.

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

14 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 29m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 304.3-mile trip, as 84% of the route utilizes main roads like US 84. The personality of this drive is largely consistent, offering long stretches of open road. You'll encounter one uninterrupted segment of 104.9 miles on US 84, allowing for steady progress. While the landscape remains primarily within the Great Plains, the steady pace on these highways provides a direct and uncomplicated driving experience. It's a route built for covering distance efficiently.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 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?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and State Highway 153. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 183; US 190 / North US Highway 183.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 304.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 183; US 190 / North US Highway 183): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.4 miles (US 84; US 183; TX 16): Navigation decision point; at 68.8 miles (US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377 / Early Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

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.

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 29m. Total distance: 304.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 183; US 190 / North US Highway 183): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.4 miles (US 84; US 183; TX 16): Navigation decision point; at 68.8 miles (US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377 / Early Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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