Trip from Lavon, TX to Lubbock, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 42m

Distance

378.6 mi

609 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 31m ★

6 AM

6h 43m

8 AM

7h 6m

10 AM

6h 51m

12 PM

6h 49m

3 PM

6h 52m

5 PM

7h 5m

8 PM

6h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lavon, TX

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

Spanning 376.9 miles across the Texas Great Plains, your journey from Lavon to Lubbock takes approximately 5 hours and 52 minutes. Because this route relies on local roads like North Main Street, Highway 78, and FM 544 rather than major interstates, you should plan on a full day behind the wheel. Expect to budget roughly $58 for fuel, and keep in mind that this trip is best managed as a single-day commitment since the total distance is relatively manageable. You will remain within the Great Plains region for the duration of the drive, keeping the landscape consistent as you travel west. While it is certainly possible to complete this in one go, be prepared for a steady, focused pace rather than a quick sprint.

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

189.3 miles from Lavon, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	182.3 mi	3h 4m
US 84	74.5 mi	1h 14m
Highway 84	20 mi	19m
SH 183 TEXpress	13.6 mi	13m
Jim Wright Freeway	12.8 mi	14m
I 820 TEXpress	6.9 mi	6m
East Highway 84	6.8 mi	6m
North State Highway 78	6.7 mi	10m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,599 veh/hr typical · worst 2,068

Quietest

2 AM

~199 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 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 Lavon, TX and Lubbock, TX.

Start on Forder Court

139 ft · 8 sec · Forder Court

Turn right onto TX 78 Bus

0.2 mi · 20 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto TX 78

6.7 mi · 10 min · North State Highway 78

Continue on TX 78

0.6 mi · 1 min · South State Highway 78

Turn right onto FM 544

2.9 mi · 5 min · FM 544

Use the straight lane.

Continue on FM 544

1.0 mi · 2 min · East FM 544

Continue on FM 544

0.7 mi · 1 min · West FM 544

Continue on 14th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · 14th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on East Plano Parkway

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Plano Parkway

Turn left onto Jupiter Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Jupiter Road

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right

167 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto TX 190

0.5 mi · 44 sec · President George Bush Highway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward PGBT Toll West

Merge onto PGBT

0.3 mi · 17 sec · President George Bush Turnpike

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward US 75 South: Dallas Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto US 75

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 21 Toward I 635 Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 635 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 635

2.4 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 635

4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec

Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas Use the left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

2.2 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

0.6 mi · 39 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

Exit 436A Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto Loop 12 TEXpress

2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress

13 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

Continue on I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 3A Toward I 30 West: Weatherford Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 30

6.0 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 20

182 mi · 3 hr 4 min · I 20

Use the slight right lane.

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

For a smooth journey, aim to depart early in the morning to beat local traffic and give yourself plenty of daylight for navigating the turn-heavy segments. Since you have one planned stop along the way, use that time to stretch and refuel to keep your energy up for the remaining mileage. Keep a close eye on your GPS, as the reliance on FM and local roads means you will be making numerous turns throughout the 5-hour and 52-minute trip. Having your $58 fuel budget ready will help you stay on track, but always carry a bit extra for fluctuations in gas prices along the way. Your greatest advantage on this route is the flexibility to adjust your pace, so do not hesitate to pull over if you need a breather from the constant navigation.

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 189.3 miles from Lavon, TX, or about 3h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 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 83 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 189.3 miles or 3h 28m 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 38m

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 Lavon, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lavon, TX

This is one driving day of about 378.6 miles and 6h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Lavon, 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 I 20 for about 182.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dublin, TX

189 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

Azle, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 189.3 miles from Lavon, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

2.4 mi from route

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hurst, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+18178184359

Visit website

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 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

Paramount Theatre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Abilene, Texas

+13256769620

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+13256735050

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 29

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.1 and 34.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

17.1 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 South: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 75 South: Dallas

23.4 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward I 635

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 21 Toward I 635

23.6 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 635 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 635 West

31.7 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward I 35E South: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes. Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas

34.3 mi into trip | ~48m in | North Walton Walker Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 436A Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.83 one way

$113.67 round trip

$3.81/gal 25.4 MPG avg 133 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$62.89	$125.77
premium	$4.57	$68.04	$136.09
diesel	$6.28	$93.55	$187.09

Estimated Tolls: $0.48

Central Expressway (5.7 mi) $0.46

President George Bush Turnpike (0.3 mi) $0.02

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 132.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	113.6	1	$39.75	$18.17
Efficient EV	94.7	1	$33.13	$15.14
EV Truck/SUV	151.4	1	$53.00	$24.23

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 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.

Forecast as of Oct 22, 2026

Origin

Lavon, TX

Morning in Lavon on Sunday

Local time

11:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

ESE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Morning in Lubbock on Sunday

Local time

11:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

58°F

Dublin, TX

189 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

2 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 42m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through a variety of surface roads, making this a far cry from the monotonous cruise of a major interstate. Because the route relies on local infrastructure, you will find yourself navigating frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. The experience is intimate and localized, requiring you to stay alert through every intersection and road transition. You will truly feel the texture of the Texas landscape as you wind your way toward Lubbock, trading high-speed efficiency for a more hands-on driving experience.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 182.3 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 29 significant decision points across 378.6 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 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

3,203 ft 522 ft

Total Climb

3,088 ft

Total Descent

408 ft

Highest Point

3,203 ft

~378.6 mi in

Elevation Range

2,681 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Lavon, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Loop 12 South: Irving

34.3 mi in | ~48m | via North Walton Walker Boulevard

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

34.3 mi in | ~48m | via North Walton Walker Boulevard

About the Cities

Starting in Lavon, TX

Full guide →

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 42m. Total distance: 378.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 182.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.48 in tolls one way, starting with Central Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 34 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 34 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.4 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

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Picnic Area

Picnic Area

I-20 Westbound Picnic Area

I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area

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Pilot Travel Center

Picnic Area

Service Plaza

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Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Road Ranger

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

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Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Eagles Landing Travel Plaza

QuikTrip

Petro Stopping Centers

Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area

Callahan County Westbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

QuikTrip

Mr. Fuel Travel Center

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

Mackenzie Main City Park

American Windmill Museum

Paramount Theatre

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

12th Armored Division Memorial

In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center

The Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lavon, TX

Lubbock, TX

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 42m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Lavon, TX

Arriving in Lubbock, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

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?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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