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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Buda, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 3m

Distance

387.1 mi

623 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
6h 53m ★
6 AM
7h 4m
8 AM
7h 26m
10 AM
7h 12m
12 PM
7h 9m
3 PM
7h 13m
5 PM
7h 25m
8 PM
6h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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city in Hays County, Texas, United States

Buda, TX

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Trip Overview

Lubbock, TX to Buda, TX is 387.1 miles and takes about 7h 3m via US Highway 84, US 183, with a fuel budget near $58 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive will take you across Texas, starting in the Great Plains region and ending in the same, covering a total of 387.1 miles. With 86% of the drive on highways, expect a relatively straightforward journey with minimal time spent on slower, local roads. This route is best suited for a single day of driving, making it a practical option for those looking to cover ground efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

193.5 miles from Lubbock, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 84 73.9 mi 1h 14m
State Highway 153 69 mi 1h 14m
US 183 48.6 mi 53m
South US Highway 183 35.3 mi 38m
US Highway 84 East 29.2 mi 33m
East Highway 84 26.9 mi 26m
US 67 21.5 mi 24m
Purple Heart Trail 17.1 mi 20m
Longest stretch: US Highway 84 — 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Buda, TX.

1

Start on US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 6 sec · 19th Street
2

Turn left onto US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q
3

Continue on US 84

4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
4

Continue on US 84

6.9 mi · 6 min · 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 · East Walnut Street
20

At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283

9.4 mi · 10 min · US 84; US 283
21

Continue on US 67; US 84

21 mi · 24 min · 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

29 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East
24

Turn right onto US 183; TX 16

22 mi · 25 min · US 183; TX 16
25

Continue on US 183; US 190

15 mi · 15 min · US 183; US 190
26

Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281

260 ft · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
27

Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281

2.3 mi · 4 min · North Key Avenue
28

Continue on US 183

35 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183
29

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 29 sec · this road
30

Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll

14 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on US 183

12 mi · 13 min · US 183
32

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 35 South: San Antonio Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Merge onto I 35

2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
34

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290

15 mi · 17 min · Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street Use the slight left lane.
35

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 221 Toward Main Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36

Turn straight onto South Interstate 35

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Interstate 35
37

Continue on South Interstate 35

0.4 mi · 42 sec · South Interstate 35
Use the straight / right lanes.
38

Turn right onto North Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
39

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 7h 3m estimated drive time, starting your journey from Lubbock, TX early in the morning is advisable to ensure you reach Buda, TX with plenty of daylight. With only 2 planned stops suggested, you can be strategic about when you refuel and take breaks, especially considering the longest stretch without services is 73.9 miles on US Highway 84. The fuel cost is estimated at $58, so be sure to factor that into your budget. This is a manageable one-day drive, so you have flexibility in your timing and can adjust your stops as needed.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193.5 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 85 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 193.5 miles or 3h 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buda, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX

This is one driving day of about 387.1 miles and 7h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 84 for about 73.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Brown County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bangs, TX

194 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Rotan, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bangs, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 193.5 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Mackenzie Main City Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18067752673

Visit website

American Windmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18067478734

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 384.2 — 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,...
6
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.
8
369.6 mi into trip | ~6h 41m in | I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
7
384.2 mi into trip | ~6h 58m in

Take the exit toward Main Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 221 Toward Main Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.49 one way

$116.98 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 135 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $64.02 $128.05
premium $4.54 $69.11 $138.23
diesel $5.61 $85.47 $170.93

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

$58

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 135.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 116.1 1 $40.65 $18.58
Efficient EV 96.8 1 $33.87 $15.48
EV Truck/SUV 154.8 1 $54.19 $24.77

Gas CO2

135 kg

EV CO2

45 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 18, 2026

Origin

Lubbock, TX

Late night in Lubbock on Sunday

Local time

2:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Patchy Blowing Dust

NNW 15 to 30 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Buda, TX

Late night in Buda on Sunday

Local time

2:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°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.

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

12 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

7h 3m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on US Highway 84 and US 183, offering a consistent pace for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, providing a solid block of driving without frequent stops. While the route is largely highway, there are brief segments on State Highway 153, which might offer a slight change in scenery or road type before rejoining the main arteries. Expect a steady, direct experience behind the wheel.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.9 mi on US Highway 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and State Highway 153. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 387.1 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.

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 Buda, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.

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

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 Buda, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1881

Top landmarks

  • • Downtown Buda Historic District — historic district in Buda, Hays County, Texas

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 3m. Total distance: 387.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.9 miles on US Highway 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Buda, 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 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Buda, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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