Origin
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Atascocita, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 54m
Distance
537.7 mi
865 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$81
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 45m
★
6 AM
9h 54m
8 AM
10h 12m
10 AM
10h 0m
12 PM
9h 59m
3 PM
10h 1m
5 PM
10h 11m
8 PM
9h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubbock, TX
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Atascocita, TX
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Trip Overview
This 537.7-mile journey from Lubbock, Texas, to Atascocita, Texas, is a significant undertaking, estimated to take around 9 hours and 54 minutes of pure driving time. Given its length and duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip rather than attempting it all in one go. You'll primarily be on US Highway 84 East and State Highway 153, with about 90% of the drive on highways. Budgeting around $81 for fuel should cover your needs. This route traverses across the Great Plains, offering a long-distance drive experience.
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
268.8 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 48m into the drive .
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 Atascocita, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
6 sec
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19th Street
2
Turn left onto US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Avenue Q
3
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
4
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
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East Highway 84
5
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
7
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
8
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 15th Street
9
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
11
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
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward 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
18
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
19
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Walnut Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
·
10 min
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US 84; US 283
21
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
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US 67; US 84
22
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
23
Continue on US 84; US 183
98 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
US Highway 84 East
24
Continue on US 84
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West McGregor Drive
25
Continue on US 84
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West US Highway 84
26
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, Meridian
Use 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.
33
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
37
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 East
Use 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
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Sam Houston Parkway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Lee Road
55
Turn straight onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sam Houston Parkway East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
56
Turn slight left onto Old Humble Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Humble Road
Use the left lane.
57
Continue on Atascocita Road
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Atascocita Road
Use the left lane.
58
Turn left onto Town Center Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Town Center Boulevard
Use the left lane.
59
Turn left onto FM 1960
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
FM 1960
Use the left lane.
60
Arrive at destination
FM 1960
Trip Plan
For this 9-hour, 54-minute drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Plan for at least two stops to refuel and stretch your legs, especially given the longest stretch without a break is nearly 100 miles. Departing early in the morning will give you ample daylight for your first leg. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly as you approach the longer stretches on US Highway 84 East, and consider topping off before you leave Lubbock to ensure a comfortable start to your journey.
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 268.8 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 48m 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 118 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 268.8 miles or 4h 48m 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 268.8 miles or 4h 48m
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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atascocita, 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 269 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Atascocita, TX
Aim for roughly 269 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 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.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
177 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
355 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 Killeen, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
269 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 269 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 118 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 268.8 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 84 East if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 269 miles or 5 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 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,...
7
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
6
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
6
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
$81.25 one way
$162.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
188 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $88.93 | $177.86 |
| premium | $4.54 | $96.00 | $192.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $118.72 | $237.43 |
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
$81
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 188.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 161.3 | 1 | $56.46 | $25.81 |
| Efficient EV | 134.4 | 1 | $47.05 | $21.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 215.1 | 2 | $75.28 | $34.41 |
Gas CO2
188 kg
EV CO2
63 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Atascocita, TX
Late night in Atascocita on Sunday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
16 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
9h 54m 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.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 352.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a long-distance drive primarily composed of highway travel, with 90% of the route utilizing major roadways like US Highway 84 East. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.3 miles, also on US Highway 84 East. While much of the drive will be on faster roads, the inclusion of State Highway 153 suggests a potential for more local road character as you progress. This route generally offers a straightforward driving experience, allowing for consistent progress across the Texas landscape.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
60 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 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 26 significant decision points across 537.7 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.
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 Atascocita, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian and Spur 515: Conroe.
Sh 70 South
122.2 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
122.2 mi in
|
~2h 6m
San Angelo
122.2 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Loop 340: Robinson
349.6 mi in
|
~6h 19m
Meridian
349.6 mi in
|
~6h 19m
Spur 515: Conroe
465.8 mi in
|
~8h 24m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Atascocita, TX
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
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 269 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 Atascocita, 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.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.9 hours each way, a round trip means 19.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Atascocita, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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