Spanning 526 miles across Texas, this journey from Lubbock to Atlanta takes approximately 9 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. Because of the significant distance, you should plan for a two-day trip to avoid fatigue behind the wheel. Budget around $80 for fuel to cover the trek, which primarily utilizes US 84 and the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. While both the start and end points sit within the Great Plains, the drive offers a substantial cross-state experience. It is a long-distance haul that requires careful pacing, making an overnight stop a smart strategy for most travelers.
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
263 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
183 mi
3h 5m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
124.2 mi
2h 8m
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
State Highway 155
40.2 mi
45m
East Highway 84
26.9 mi
26m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi
23m
North Tyler Street
14.9 mi
17m
US 59
14.4 mi
17m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 183 mi, about 3h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Atlanta, 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
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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
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
183 mi·3 hr 5 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: AbileneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 20
23 mi·24 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, ShreveportUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
14 mi·14 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 20
22 mi·23 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
88 mi·1 hr 29 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: ShreveportUse the straight / right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona
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Turn left onto TX 155
2.8 mi·3 min·State Highway 155 North
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Continue on TX 155
1.1 mi·1 min·South Main Street
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Continue on TX 155
6.7 mi·7 min·State Highway 155 North
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At end of road, turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto TX 155
15 mi·17 min·North Tyler Street
Use the left lane.
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Turn right onto TX 155
40 mi·45 min·State Highway 155
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At end of road, turn left onto US 59
14 mi·17 min·US 59
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Arrive at destination
FM 249
Trip Plan
To manage the 526-mile distance effectively, plan for at least two deliberate stops to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the trip takes over nine hours, departing early in the morning is your best bet to ensure you reach your destination before nightfall. Given the $80 fuel estimate, keep an eye on your gauge during the 183-mile stretch on US 84, as gas station availability can vary between stretches. Splitting the drive over two days will allow you to maintain a relaxed pace rather than rushing the journey. Prioritize consistent rest intervals to keep your energy levels high throughout the transit.
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 263 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 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 116 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 263 miles or 4h 28m 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 263 miles or 4h 28m
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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlanta, 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 263 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Atlanta, TX
Aim for roughly 263 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 116 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 84 for about 183 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 115.7 and 444.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
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298.7 mi into trip|~5h 5m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
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321.3 mi into trip|~5h 29m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
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357.2 mi into trip|~6h 7m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Shreveport
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444.9 mi into trip|~7h 36m in
Take the exit toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$79.48 one way
$158.96 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg184 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$87.00
$173.99
premium
$4.54
$93.91
$187.83
diesel
$5.61
$116.13
$232.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 184 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
157.8
1
$55.23
$25.25
Efficient EV
131.5
1
$46.03
$21.04
EV Truck/SUV
210.4
2
$73.64
$33.66
Gas CO2
184 kg
EV CO2
62 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Night
in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Atlanta, TX
Night
in Atlanta on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
6 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 11m 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?
Expect a steady, long-distance drive where highways account for 71% of your total travel time. You will face a significant 183-mile stretch on US 84, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. The road's personality is defined by these sustained highway miles rather than technical, winding local turns. As you navigate the route, the consistency of the highways helps maintain a predictable pace. Prepare for an environment that demands focus over many hours, as the road stretches across the Texas landscape with long, open segments.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 183 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. 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 Effort7/10
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 526 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 298.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 321.3 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Atlanta, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Winona.
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.
The longest stretch is about 183 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 263 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 Atlanta, 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 298.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 321.3 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.2 hours each way, a round trip means 18.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Atlanta, TX before the return drive.
