Planning a trip from Lindale, TX, to Lubbock, TX? This 436.9-mile journey will take approximately 7 hours and 29 minutes of driving time. It's a feasible day trip, though you might appreciate the flexibility of a more relaxed pace. You'll be spending about 46% of your time on highways, with the majority of the drive utilizing the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I-20 before transitioning to US 84. With an estimated fuel cost of $66, this route offers a straightforward passage across the Great Plains of Texas. The drive is structured with 2 recommended stops, making it manageable for a single day's travel.
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
218.4 miles from Lindale, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
219.1 mi
3h 43m
I 20
75.7 mi
1h 17m
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi
23m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
East Highway 84
6.8 mi
6m
Slaton Road
4.9 mi
6m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 219.1 mi, about 3h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindale, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on FM 16
96 ft·9 sec·East Hubbard Street
2
Turn left onto US 69
3.5 mi·4 min·South Main Street
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
4
Merge onto I 20
56 mi·56 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
19 mi·20 min·I 20
Toward I 20 West: Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 20
22 mi·23 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 20
25 mi·26 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 WestUse the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
190 mi·3 hr 12 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: AbileneUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
12
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
13
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
14
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
15
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
16
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
17
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
18
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
20
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
21
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
22
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
23
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 7-hour, 29-minute drive, starting early in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Lubbock with daylight to spare. With 2 recommended stops, you can easily break up the 436.9 miles. Consider your first stop around the halfway point to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 219.1 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, as services can sometimes be spaced out in these areas. The $66 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting, so plan accordingly.
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 218.4 miles from Lindale, TX, or about 3h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.1 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 96 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 218.4 miles or 3h 46m 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 26m
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 Lindale, 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 Lindale, TX
This is one driving day of about 436.9 miles and 7h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Lindale, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 219.1 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 320.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.8 mi into trip|~4m in|I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
60.2 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
126.5 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
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130.5 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
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320.6 mi into trip|~5h 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
$66.02 one way
$132.03 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg153 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$72.26
$144.52
premium
$4.54
$78.01
$156.01
diesel
$5.61
$96.46
$192.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 152.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
131.1
1
$45.87
$20.97
Efficient EV
109.2
1
$38.23
$17.48
EV Truck/SUV
174.8
2
$61.17
$27.96
Gas CO2
153 kg
EV CO2
51 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Lindale, TX
Morning
in Lindale on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning
in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
7h 29m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with a significant portion on highways. You'll cover 436.9 miles, and the longest uninterrupted stretch is 219.1 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, so be prepared for some sustained driving. With 46% of the drive on highways, expect a mix of faster-paced travel and potentially some more local road segments as you transition between major arteries. The landscape is primarily characterized by the expansive Great Plains, offering a consistent, open driving environment throughout your journey.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 219.1 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near I 20.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 436.9 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 3.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.2 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.5 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 29m. Total distance: 436.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 219.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. 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.
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 3.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.2 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.5 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.0 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.
