League City, TX to Lubbock, TX is 559.2 miles and takes about 10h 9m via US 84, TX 71, and Katy Freeway, with a fuel budget near $85 and recommended overnight stops. This long-haul drive spans across Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region and concluding in the same expansive landscape. Expect a route that is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward trip for those looking to cover significant distance efficiently. With a recommended two-day pace, you'll have ample time to break up the 10-hour drive and avoid fatigue.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
279.6 miles from League City, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
104.9 mi
1h 49m
TX 71
77.7 mi
1h 22m
Katy Freeway
73.8 mi
1h 20m
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi
1h 18m
State Highway 153
69 mi
1h 14m
Gulf Freeway
24.2 mi
28m
East Commerce Street
22 mi
25m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~5,971 veh/hr typical
· worst 7,284
Quietest
2 AM
~653 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 37 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 League City, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on FM 518
1.2 mi·1 min·East Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
0.3 mi·27 sec·South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
3
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 45 North: Gulf Freeway
4
Merge onto I 45
24 mi·28 min·Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 48BToward I 10 West: San AntonioUse the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Merge onto I 10; US 90
74 mi·1 hr 20 min·Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto TX 71
0.5 mi·33 sec·TX 71
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
8
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi·2 min·Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi·2 min·East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: LampasasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi·26 sec·Bastrop Highway
13
Continue on 183 Toll
6.2 mi·6 min·Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 183
15 mi·16 min·US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi·14 min·183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 183
36 mi·38 min·North US Highway 183
17
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi·4 min·South Key Avenue
18
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi·14 sec·North US Highway 281
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi·40 min·North US Highway 183
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi·34 min·US 84; US 183; TX 16
21
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi·2 min·Early Boulevard
22
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi·25 min·East Commerce Street
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi·8 min·Wallis Avenue
24
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
25
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi·1 min·West Walnut Street
26
Continue on TX 153
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·State Highway 153
27
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
28
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
29
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
30
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
31
Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
32
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
33
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
34
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
35
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
36
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
37
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
38
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
39
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
40
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
41
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
42
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
43
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
44
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
45
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
46
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 10-hour duration, it's best to plan for an overnight stop to make this drive more manageable and safe. Consider departing early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours on the first leg. The recommended two days for this trip allow for a comfortable pace, but you could push it to a single, very long day if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longer stretches on US 84, as services might be more spread out in rural areas. Aim to refuel before you reach the quarter-tank mark.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 279.6 miles from League City, TX, or about 5h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 123 miles or 2h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 279.6 miles or 5h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 279.6 miles or 5h 8m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 5m
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 League City, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from League City, TX
Aim for roughly 280 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 280 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 miles from League City, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 442.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip|~3m in|I 45 / Gulf Freeway
Merge onto I 45 / Gulf Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.3 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 48B
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
6
100.8 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
182 mi into trip|~3h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
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.
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
6
442.9 mi into trip|~8h 8m 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
$76.59 one way
$153.19 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg196 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$85.55
$171.11
premium
$4.23
$93.02
$186.03
diesel
$4.80
$105.59
$211.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$77
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$207–$317
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 195.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
167.8
2
$58.72
$26.84
Efficient EV
139.8
1
$48.93
$22.37
EV Truck/SUV
223.7
2
$78.29
$35.79
Gas CO2
196 kg
EV CO2
65 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
League City, TX
Morning
in League City on Monday
Local time
6:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:31PM CDT until July 18 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:28PM CDT until July 18 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning
in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
6:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 5 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:31PM CDT until July 18 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:28PM CDT until July 18 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
91°F
Brownwood, TX
369 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
10h 9m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway cruising, with 88% of the 559.2 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 104.9 miles on US 84, indicating extended periods of rural travel. The route transitions from the urban environment of the Katy Freeway to more open Texas highways. Expect to encounter a significant number of exits and potential for higher speeds on the main arteries.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
46 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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and TX 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near I 45 / Gulf Freeway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 559.2 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 2.1 miles (I 45 / Gulf Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.8 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft19 ft
Total Climb
3,275 ft
Total Descent
91 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~559.2 mi in
Elevation Range
3,184 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between League City, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Austin and 183 Toll North: Lampasas.
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
The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 280 miles on day one.
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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 45 / Gulf Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.8 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.2 hours each way, a round trip means 20.3 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.
