Traveling from Lubbock to Brazoria covers 545.3 miles and requires approximately 10 hours and 21 minutes of time behind the wheel. Given the length of this journey, you should plan for a two-day trip to avoid fatigue. Budgeting roughly $83 for fuel will keep your vehicle moving across the Great Plains as you make your way toward the coast. While the entire route stays within Texas, it transitions from the High Plains of the Lubbock area toward the lower elevations near Brazoria. Opting for an overnight stay allows you to manage the distance comfortably rather than rushing through the 545-mile stretch in a single, exhausting push.
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
272.6 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Texas State Highway 71
78.7 mi
1h 23m
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
State Highway 153
69 mi
1h 14m
US 183
51.8 mi
57m
South US Highway 183
35.3 mi
38m
TX-36
29.7 mi
44m
US Highway 84 East
29.2 mi
33m
East Highway 84
26.9 mi
26m
Longest stretch:
Texas State Highway 71
— 78.7 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Brazoria, 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
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
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Southwest Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
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Continue on TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
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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
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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
29 mi·33 min·US Highway 84 East
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Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi·25 min·US 183; TX 16
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Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi·15 min·US 183; US 190
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Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft·4 sec·North US Highway 281
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Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi·4 min·North Key Avenue
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Continue on US 183
35 mi·38 min·South US Highway 183
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Continue on this road
0.4 mi·29 sec·this road
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Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi·14 min·183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 183
15 mi·17 min·US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on 183 Toll
6.3 mi·6 min·Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 183
0.4 mi·26 sec·Bastrop Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International AirportUse the slight left / straight lanes.
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Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi·2 min·East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn straight onto 71 Toll
1.9 mi·2 min·Bastrop Freeway
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on TX 71
0.5 mi·29 sec·East State Highway 71
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Continue on TX 71
79 mi·1 hr 23 min·Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
365 ft·8 sec
Toward TX 71 East, TX 71 BUS: Columbus, El Campo
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Continue on TX 71
0.3 mi·35 sec·TX 71
Toward TX 71 East, TX 71 BUS: Columbus, El Campo
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Turn right onto TX 71
9.7 mi·10 min·State Highway 71 South
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Turn left onto US 90 Alt
7.4 mi·8 min·US Highway 90A
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Continue on US 90 Alt
0.8 mi·1 min·South McCarty Avenue
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Continue on US 90 Alt
0.3 mi·54 sec·Boothe Drive
45
Continue on US 90 Alt; FM 102
0.8 mi·1 min·East Main Street
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Continue on US 90 Alt
5.4 mi·5 min·US Highway 90A
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Continue on US 90 Alt
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Continue on US 90 Alt
9.1 mi·13 min·US Highway 90A
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Continue on US 90 Alt
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Street
50
Continue on US 90 Alt
5.0 mi·7 min·US Highway 90A West
51
Turn right onto FM 1875
1.8 mi·3 min·Beasley Road
52
Continue on FM 1875
2.8 mi·5 min·Taverner Road
53
At end of road, turn right onto Loop 540
0.6 mi·1 min·Loop 540
54
Turn left onto FM 360
8.9 mi·15 min·FM 360
55
Turn right onto TX 36
30 mi·44 min·TX-36
56
Turn left onto East Texas Street
290 ft·14 sec·East Texas Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
45 ft·1 sec·South Main Street
58
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
To tackle this 10-hour drive effectively, plan for at least two significant stops to break up the monotony. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid mid-day congestion and ensure you reach your destination before dark on your second day. Since your fuel costs are estimated at $83, keep an eye on your gauge during the longer highway stretches to ensure you aren't caught off guard between service stations. Focus on pacing yourself; splitting the 545.3 miles over two days makes the journey much more manageable. Pay close attention to your mileage when traveling the 78.7-mile stretch on Highway 71, as this is your longest period of continuous driving without a planned break.
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 272.6 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.7 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 120 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 272.6 miles or 4h 53m 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 272.6 miles or 4h 53m
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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brazoria, 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 273 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brazoria, TX
Aim for roughly 273 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 120 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 Texas State Highway 71 for about 78.7 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 379.3 — 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
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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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340.8 mi into trip|~6h 9m in|183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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376.6 mi into trip|~6h 48m in
Take the exit toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom Internation...
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379.3 mi into trip|~6h 51m in|71 Toll / Bastrop Freeway
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 T...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.40 one way
$164.79 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg191 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$90.19
$180.38
premium
$4.54
$97.36
$194.72
diesel
$5.61
$120.40
$240.79
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
183A Toll Road
(14.3 mi)$1.00
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
$82
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$213–$323
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 190.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $57 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
163.6
2
$57.26
$26.17
Efficient EV
136.3
1
$47.71
$21.81
EV Truck/SUV
218.1
2
$76.34
$34.90
Gas CO2
191 kg
EV CO2
64 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brazoria, TX
Late night
in Brazoria on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Brownwood, TX
180 mi in
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
4 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
10h 21m 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 high-speed experience, as 92% of this journey is spent on highways. You will navigate via a combination of US Highway 84, State Highway 153, and Texas State Highway 71. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 78.7-mile segment on Texas State Highway 71, which demands steady focus. Because the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, the drive feels efficient and direct rather than winding or technical. You can anticipate a consistent rhythm as the road transitions between these primary transport arteries throughout the day.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
58 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.7 mi on Texas State Highway 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Texas State Highway 71 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 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 23 significant decision points across 545.3 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 340.8 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft27 ft
Total Climb
185 ft
Total Descent
3,361 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
3,176 ft
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 Brazoria, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo, 71 Toll East and El Campo.
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 78.7 miles on Texas State Highway 71. 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 273 miles on day one.
Expect about $1.00 in tolls one way, starting with 183A Toll Road. 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 Brazoria, 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 340.8 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.4 hours each way, a round trip means 20.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brazoria, TX before the return drive.
