Lubbock, TX to Aldine, TX is 524 miles and takes about 9h 32m via US Highway 84 East, with a fuel budget near $79 and a recommendation for an overnight trip. This long-distance drive spans across Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region and concluding in the same area. With 91% of the journey on highways, expect a predominantly fast-paced trip. Given the nearly 10-hour drive time, it's best to plan for at least one overnight stop to make the journey more comfortable and safe.
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
262 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 84 East
98.3 mi
1h 48m
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
State Highway 153
69 mi
1h 14m
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi
46m
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi
31m
East Highway 84
26.9 mi
26m
Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi
27m
US 67
21.5 mi
24m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84 East
— 98.3 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Aldine, TX.
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Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft·6 sec·19th Street
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Turn left onto US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q
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Continue on US 84
4.8 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
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Continue on US 84
6.9 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
4.5 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 84
20 mi·20 min·East Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·16 sec·East 15th Street
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Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi·37 sec·Ralls Road
10
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi·2 min·North Avenue F
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At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US Highway 84
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi·6 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 244Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
14
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Southwest Georgia Avenue
15
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
16
Continue on TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
17
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·State Highway 153
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Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi·1 min·West Walnut Street
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Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi·10 min·US 84; US 283
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Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi·24 min·US 67; US 84
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Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi·1 min·Garmon Drive
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Continue on US 84; US 183
98 mi·1 hr 48 min·US Highway 84 East
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Continue on US 84
2.8 mi·4 min·West McGregor Drive
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Continue on US 84
5.3 mi·5 min·West US Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
6.7 mi·8 min·George W Bush Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, MeridianUse the slight right lane.
28
Turn straight onto Woodway Drive
0.2 mi·19 sec·Woodway Drive
29
Turn right onto West Loop 340
495 ft·10 sec·West Loop 340
30
Keep slight left at fork onto West Loop 340
0.2 mi·27 sec·West Loop 340
31
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
32
Merge onto TX 6; Loop 340
8.6 mi·10 min·TX 6; Loop 340
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
34
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi·9 min·East State Highway 6
35
Continue on TX 6
2.1 mi·2 min·North Memorial Street
36
Continue on TX 6
37 mi·37 min·East State Highway 6
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Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi·3 min·North Main Street
38
Continue on TX 6
6.2 mi·6 min·North State Highway 6
39
Continue on US 79; TX 6
2.1 mi·2 min·North Market Street
40
Continue on US 190; TX 6
14 mi·14 min·South State Highway 6
41
Continue on US 190; TX 6
30 mi·31 min·North Earl Rudder Freeway
42
Continue on TX 6
3.4 mi·3 min·State Highway 6
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe
44
Turn straight onto TX 105
0.2 mi·24 sec·State Highway 6
45
Turn left onto TX 105
5.9 mi·6 min·State Highway 105
46
Turn straight onto TX 249
25 mi·27 min·Aggie Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on TX 249 Toll
3.6 mi·4 min·MCTRA 249 Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Continue on TBT
7.0 mi·8 min·Tomball Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Continue on TX 249
7.8 mi·8 min·Tomball Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway EastUse the slight right lane.
51
Merge onto SHT
1.6 mi·1 min·North Sam Houston Tollway West
52
Keep slight right at fork onto SHT
2.6 mi·3 min·North Sam Houston Tollway West
Use the slight right lane.
53
Continue on BW 8
2.4 mi·2 min·North Sam Houston Parkway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward HTR SouthUse the slight right lane.
55
Turn straight onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
0.1 mi·11 sec·North Sam Houston Parkway East
56
Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway East
0.4 mi·46 sec·North Sam Houston Parkway East
57
Turn right onto West Hardy Road
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Hardy Road
Use the right lane.
58
Turn left onto FM 525
140 ft·2 sec·Aldine Bender Road
Use the left lane.
59
Arrive at destination
FM 525
Trip Plan
Given the 9h 32m duration, this is a trip best split over two days. Aim to depart Lubbock in the morning to maximize daylight for your first leg. Plan for your recommended 2 stops to include a meal and a rest break, ensuring you stay alert. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the $79 budget suggests consistent fueling will be necessary. A good place to consider an overnight stay would be roughly halfway through your journey to break up the 524 miles.
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 262 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.3 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 115 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 262 miles or 4h 40m 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 262 miles or 4h 40m
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 8h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aldine, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lubbock, 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 Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 262 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Aldine, TX
Aim for roughly 262 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 115 miles from Lubbock, 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 Highway 84 East for about 98.3 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 517.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
115.7 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
122.2 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
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349.6 mi into trip|~6h 19m in
Take the exit toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian
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515 mi into trip|~9h 20m in
Take the exit toward SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway East
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517.7 mi into trip|~9h 24m in|SHT / North Sam Houston Tollway West
Keep slight right at fork onto SHT / North Sam Houston Tollway West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$79.18 one way
$158.36 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg183 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$86.67
$173.33
premium
$4.54
$93.56
$187.11
diesel
$5.61
$115.69
$231.39
Estimated Tolls: $1.08
Tomball Tollway
(7 mi)$0.49
Sam Houston Tollway
(4.3 mi)$0.34
MCTRA 249 Tollway
(3.6 mi)$0.25
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
$79
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 183.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
157.2
1
$55.02
$25.15
Efficient EV
131
1
$45.85
$20.96
EV Truck/SUV
209.6
2
$73.36
$33.54
Gas CO2
183 kg
EV CO2
61 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
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Aldine, TX
Late night
in Aldine on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°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.
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
5 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
9h 32m 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 route is primarily a highway-centric experience, with 91% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on US Highway 84 East and State Highway 153. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 98.3 miles on US Highway 84 East, indicating long, consistent segments of driving. Expect a profile suited for long-distance travel, where efficiency is key.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
59 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.3 mi on US Highway 84 East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 East and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.7 miles in near US 84.
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 24 significant decision points across 524 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 115.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 349.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lubbock, TX and Aldine, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian and Spur 515: Conroe.
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 98.3 miles on US Highway 84 East. 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 262 miles on day one.
Expect about $1.08 in tolls one way, starting with Tomball Tollway. 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.
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 Aldine, 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 115.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 349.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.5 hours each way, a round trip means 19.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Aldine, TX before the return drive.
