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Trip from Las Quintas Fronterizas, 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 28m
Distance
410.8 mi
661 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 18m
★
6 AM
7h 28m
8 AM
7h 49m
10 AM
7h 35m
12 PM
7h 33m
3 PM
7h 36m
5 PM
7h 47m
8 PM
7h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Lubbock, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 410.8-mile drive from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX, to Lubbock, TX, is a straightforward journey across the Texas Great Plains. Expect to spend about 7 hours and 28 minutes on the road, making it a feasible, albeit long, day trip. The route primarily utilizes US 277 and US Highway 87 North, with a substantial 78% highway share. With an estimated fuel cost of $62 and a plan for 2 stops, this drive offers a practical way to cover distance. It's a highway-focused experience designed for efficient travel between these two Texas locations.
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
205.4 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 277 | 145.4 mi | 2h 41m |
| US Highway 87 North | 75.3 mi | 1h 15m |
| North US Highway 87 | 66.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| Del Río Boulevard | 47.5 mi | 54m |
| South US Highway 87 | 18.1 mi | 18m |
| US 87 | 15.8 mi | 16m |
| Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Tahoka Highway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 277
— 145.4 mi, about 2h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Alvin Circle
0.1 mi
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38 sec
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Alvin Circle
2
Turn left onto Las Quintas Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Las Quintas Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Los Quintas Boulevard
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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Los Quintas Boulevard
4
Continue on June Street
0.1 mi
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24 sec
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June Street
5
Turn right onto FM 3443
3.9 mi
·
6 min
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South Veterans Boulevard
6
Turn right onto US 277
48 mi
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54 min
·
Del Río Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Loop 79
11 mi
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12 min
·
Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 277 South, US 377 South: Del Rio
9
Turn right onto US 277; US 377
84 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
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US 277; US 377
10
Turn left onto US 277; Loop 467
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Crockett Avenue
11
Take the exit onto US 277
60 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
US 277
12
Take the exit onto US 277
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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US 277
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 277
0.6 mi
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1 min
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US 277
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 277
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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US 277
15
Merge onto US 87; US 277
2.8 mi
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4 min
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South Bryant Boulevard
16
Continue on US 87; US 277
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Koenigheim Street
17
Continue on US 87; US 277; US 67 Bus
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Bryant Boulevard
18
Continue on US 87
23 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 87 North
19
Continue on US 87
16 mi
·
16 min
·
US 87
20
Turn straight onto US 87; TX 158; TX 163
52 mi
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52 min
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US Highway 87 North
21
Continue on US 87
15 mi
·
15 min
·
North US Highway 87
22
Continue on US 87
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
William Crooker Highway
23
Continue on US 87
18 mi
·
18 min
·
South US Highway 87
24
Continue on US 87; US 180
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dallas Avenue
25
Continue on US 87; US 180
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lynn Avenue
26
Continue on US 87
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lubbock Highway
27
Continue on US 87
51 mi
·
51 min
·
North US Highway 87
28
Continue on I 27; US 87
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tahoka Highway
29
Continue on I 27; US 87
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward 50th Street
31
Turn straight onto Interstate 27
236 ft
·
6 sec
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Interstate 27
32
Turn left onto FM 835
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
50th Street
33
Turn right onto US 84
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue Q
34
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
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19th Street
35
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour, 28-minute duration, an early morning departure from Las Quintas Fronterizas is recommended to arrive in Lubbock with daylight to spare. Plan for your two stops strategically, perhaps breaking up the 145.4-mile stretch on US 277. The fuel cost is estimated at $62, so ensure your tank is full before you leave. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on longer segments, as services can be spaced out on these highways.
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 205.4 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.4 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 90 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 205.4 miles or 3h 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 6h 25m
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 Las Quintas Fronterizas, 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 Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX
This is one driving day of about 410.8 miles and 7h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas, 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 277 for about 145.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
205 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 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 205.4 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 277 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.4 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.
US-87 Knotts Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Road Ranger
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Coke County Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
TA
1.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2.5 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 websiteSonora Ice House Ranch Museum
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Sonora, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+13253873754
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 208.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Las Quintas Boulevard
Turn left onto Las Quintas Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
52.2 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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Loop 79 / Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
Turn right onto Loop 79 / Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
Navigation decision point
5
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 277 South, US 377 South: Del Rio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 277 South, US 377 South: Del Rio
4
148.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
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US 277
Take the exit onto US 277
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
208.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m in
|
US 277
Keep slight left at fork onto US 277
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.27 one way
$112.53 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
144 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $62.85 | $125.70 |
| premium | $4.23 | $68.33 | $136.66 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $77.57 | $155.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 123.2 | 1 | $43.13 | $19.72 |
| Efficient EV | 102.7 | 1 | $35.95 | $16.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 164.3 | 2 | $57.51 | $26.29 |
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 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
Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX
Late night in Las Quintas Fronterizas on Monday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 5 to 10 mph
40% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
23% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM 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
8 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 28m 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.
Amistad National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-b...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 71.8
Park Closure: Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and Walkway Access Are Closed
Caution: Help Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Infestation
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 78% of the 410.8 miles spent on major roads like US 277 and US Highway 87 North. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 145.4 miles on US 277, which means you can settle in for some solid driving time. The character of the road is consistent, designed for forward momentum rather than winding scenic detours. Expect efficient travel conditions as you make your way across the landscape.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 145.4 mi on US 277.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 277 and US Highway 87 North. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Las Quintas Boulevard.
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 410.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (Las Quintas Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 52.2 miles (Loop 79 / Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop): Navigation decision point; at 63.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
744 ft
Total Climb
2,859 ft
Total Descent
400 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~410.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,459 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Las Quintas Fronterizas, 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 7h 28m. Total distance: 410.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 145.4 miles on US 277. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Las Quintas Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 52.2 miles (Loop 79 / Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop): Navigation decision point; at 63.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Amistad National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 14.9 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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