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Trip from Llano Grande, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 23m
Distance
635.5 mi
1,023 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$87
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 14m
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6 AM
11h 24m
8 AM
11h 44m
10 AM
11h 31m
12 PM
11h 29m
3 PM
11h 32m
5 PM
11h 43m
8 PM
11h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Llano Grande, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Lubbock, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Llano Grande, TX to Lubbock, TX is 635.5 miles and takes about 11h 23m via US 281 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $92 and an overnight stay recommended. This long-haul drive will take you from the southern edge of the Great Plains into its heart, traversing Texas from southeast to northwest. With 80% of the route on highways, you'll cover a lot of ground efficiently. Given the 11-hour driving time, planning for two days is sensible to avoid fatigue and make the most of your travel time.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
317.8 miles from Llano Grande, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 281 | 125.7 mi | 2h 11m |
| I 10 | 98.7 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 69C | 92 mi | 1h 43m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Frisco Avenue | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| North Main Street | 29.3 mi | 30m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
US 281
— 125.7 mi, about 2h 11m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~537 veh/hr typical · worst 948
Quietest
3 AM
~95 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Llano Grande, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on Erasmo Drive
123 ft
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8 sec
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Erasmo Drive
2
Turn right
0.1 mi
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36 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto 3½W
0.7 mi
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1 min
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South Pleasantview Drive
4
Turn right onto 6N
0.5 mi
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1 min
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East 18th Street
5
Turn left onto FM 1015
1.4 mi
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2 min
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International Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Expressway 83
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Expressway 83
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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32 sec
Toward I 2 West, US 83 West
8
Merge onto I 2; US 83
13 mi
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14 min
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I 2; US 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
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1 min
Exit 146A
Toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 69C
22 mi
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23 min
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I 69C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 281
57 mi
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1 hr
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US 281
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69C; US 281
70 mi
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1 hr 19 min
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I 69C; US 281
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
15 mi
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18 min
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Nueces Street
14
Continue on US 281
0.2 mi
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15 sec
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US 281
15
Take the exit onto US 281
68 mi
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1 hr 10 min
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US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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27 sec
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North
19
Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87
93 ft
·
1 sec
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South Pan Am Expressway
20
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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McDermott Freeway
Exit 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87
15 mi
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17 min
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McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
99 mi
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1 hr 37 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi
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44 sec
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US 83
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
24
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi
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30 min
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North Main Street
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Frisco Avenue
26
Continue on US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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Roberts Avenue
27
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
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18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
28
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
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7 min
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North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
30
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
31
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
32
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
33
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
34
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
35
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
36
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
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5 min
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I 20; US 84
37
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
38
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US 84
39
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
40
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
41
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
42
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East 15th Street
43
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North US Highway 84
44
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
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Highway 84
45
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
46
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
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East Highway 84
47
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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Slaton Road
48
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
49
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
50
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 11-hour drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to ensure a safe and comfortable trip. Aim to leave Llano Grande in the morning on day one, covering about half the distance. You'll want to make your planned 3 stops strategically for fuel and rest, especially considering the longest stretch without services is 125.7 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, with an estimated cost of $92, and consider a stop around the halfway point for an overnight stay before completing the drive to Lubbock on day two.
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 317.8 miles from Llano Grande, TX, or about 5h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.7 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 140 miles or 2h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 317.8 miles or 5h 49m 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 317.8 miles or 5h 49m
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 10h 19m
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 Llano Grande, 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 Llano Grande, TX
Aim for roughly 318 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 318 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 140 miles from Llano Grande, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 281 for about 125.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
210 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
419 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Live Oak, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
318 mi · about 5.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 318 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 140 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 317.8 miles from Llano Grande, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 281 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 318 miles or 5.7 hours on the road.
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.
Rest Area
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Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
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Brooks County Rest Area
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Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Picnic Area
0 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Live Oak County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Scenic View
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.3 mi from route
Live Oak County Northbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Estero Llano Grande State Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Weslaco, Texas
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+19565653919
Visit websiteMackenzie 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 websiteSchreiner Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Junction, Texas
+13254463880
Visit websiteGibson Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
Weslaco, Texas
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19564473407
Visit websiteSouth Llano River State Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Halfway reset
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
Junction, Texas
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+13254463994
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 365 decision points cluster between mile 16.6 and 267.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
16.6 mi into trip
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~22m in
Take the exit toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
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.
Exit 146A
Toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
8
249.7 mi into trip
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~4h 37m in
Take the exit toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodom...
8
251.6 mi into trip
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~4h 41m in
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I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
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.
Exit 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
6
252.5 mi into trip
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~4h 42m in
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I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
267.1 mi into trip
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~4h 59m in
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I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$87.04 one way
$174.09 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
222 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $97.23 | $194.45 |
| premium | $4.23 | $105.71 | $211.42 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $119.99 | $239.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$87
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$217–$327
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 222.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $67 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 190.7 | 2 | $66.73 | $30.50 |
| Efficient EV | 158.9 | 1 | $55.61 | $25.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 254.2 | 3 | $88.97 | $40.67 |
Gas CO2
222 kg
EV CO2
74 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.
Origin
Llano Grande, TX
Morning in Llano Grande on Sunday
Local time
9:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 17 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:35PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:32PM CDT until July 21 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
9:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
40% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:35PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:32PM CDT until July 21 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi 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.
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
14 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
11h 23m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 241.1
View on nps.gov
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
27 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 306.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 80% of this drive on highways, covering 635.5 miles in total. The longest continuous stretch on surface roads is 125.7 miles on US 281 before you merge onto interstate highways. Expect a mix of rural cruising and merging onto faster-paced interstate traffic as you progress through Texas.
80% 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: 125.7 mi on US 281.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 281 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.6 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 36 significant decision points across 635.5 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 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 251.6 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
70 ft
Total Climb
3,976 ft
Total Descent
845 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~635.5 mi in
Elevation Range
3,133 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Llano Grande, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome and Menard.
Alamodome
249.7 mi in
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~4h 37m
Menard
365.8 mi in
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~6h 36m
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via US 83
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Sugar Browns Coffee Co.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop;pastry;kolache
Visit websiteThe Coffee Shop
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteBurkhart Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: sandwich;pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr 11:00-17:00
Visit websiteWest Straw's Boba Tea
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: bubble_tea
Hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30; Su...
Visit websiteBurrito King
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Tu-Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Visit websiteTaco Bell
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Boerne, TX
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: 09:00-24:00
Visit websiteClaraboya Scratch Kitchen Bar
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Hours: Su 06:00-14:00; Mo-Th 06:00-10:00,11:00-...
Visit websiteThe West Table
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: american;brunch;dessert
Cha Cha's
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: american;mexican
Italian Garden
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: italian
Santa Land
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area - Chapote Unit
Park
Near the start, short detour
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
The Buddy Holly Center
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Visit websiteLubbock High School
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bacon Home
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Lubbock Tornado Memorial
Monument
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
First Methodist Church of Lubbock
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
As Far as the Eyes Can See
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Visit website
Pioneer Pocket Hotel
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Villa Town
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 125.7 miles on US 281. 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 318 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 46 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 46 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 251.6 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.4 hours each way, a round trip means 22.8 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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