Traveling from Lubbock to Burkburnett takes you across 219.2 miles of the Texas Great Plains. You can expect the journey to last about 4 hours and 1 minute, making it a very manageable day trip that rarely requires an overnight stay. Your primary route will be along 5th Street and US Highway 82, which keeps the navigation straightforward. Budgeting around $33 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains, you will experience a consistent regional landscape throughout the drive.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
109.6 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
5th Street
93.5 mi
1h 38m
US 82
41.1 mi
44m
US Highway 82
33.2 mi
34m
Idalou Road
24.7 mi
26m
FM 369
15.8 mi
20m
Parkway Drive
2.4 mi
3m
West California Street
1.6 mi
1m
West 3rd Street
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Burkburnett, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft·5 sec·19th Street
2
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·Avenue Q
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
366 ft·7 sec·Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward US 82 East
5
Merge onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
1.0 mi·1 min·Marsha Sharp Freeway
6
Continue on US 82
2.4 mi·3 min·Parkway Drive
7
Continue on US 62; US 82; TX 114
25 mi·26 min·Idalou Road
8
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·4th Street
9
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi·7 min·US Highway 82
10
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·West Main Street
11
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi·25 min·US Highway 82
12
Continue on US 82; TX 114
94 mi·1 hr 38 min·5th Street
13
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi·1 min·West California Street
14
Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi·40 sec·North Main Street
15
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 82
16
Take the exit onto US 82
41 mi·44 min·US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
17
Take the exit onto Kell East Boulevard
0.6 mi·59 sec·Kell East Boulevard
Toward US 277 Business, FM 369, FM 2650: Southwest Parkway, Seymour Highway
18
Turn left onto FM 369
16 mi·20 min·FM 369
19
Turn right onto TX 240
1.4 mi·2 min·West 3rd Street
20
Arrive at destination
TX 240
Trip Plan
Because this is a four-hour trip, hitting the road early in the morning helps you avoid mid-day fatigue. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as the route is long enough to warrant a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the longer 93.5-mile stretch on 5th Street to ensure you aren't caught off guard between service points. Since the total drive time is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure to suit your personal schedule. Prioritizing consistent pacing will make the 219.2-mile distance feel much quicker.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.6 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 48 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.6 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burkburnett, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
This is one driving day of about 219.2 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on 5th Street for about 93.5 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 201.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 84 / Avenue Q
Turn right onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1 mi into trip|~1m in|Marsha Sharp Freeway
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
158.2 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
160.4 mi into trip|~2h 52m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North,...
5
201.4 mi into trip|~3h 37m in|Kell East Boulevard
Take the exit onto Kell East Boulevard toward US 277 Business, FM 369, FM 2650: Southwest Parkway, Seymour Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 277 Business, FM 369, FM 2650: Southw...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.12 one way
$66.24 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$36.25
$72.51
premium
$4.54
$39.14
$78.27
diesel
$5.61
$48.40
$96.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.8
0
$23.02
$10.52
Efficient EV
54.8
0
$19.18
$8.77
EV Truck/SUV
87.7
1
$30.69
$14.03
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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 15, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Burkburnett, TX
Late night
in Burkburnett on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Paducah, TX
110 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.
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
7 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
4h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 mixed drive offers a blend of local road transitions and highway cruising, with 43% of the journey spent on highways. You will navigate a longest uninterrupted stretch of 93.5 miles while on 5th Street, so prepare for long periods of steady driving. The road personality shifts as you move between the segments of US 82 and local thoroughfares. Expect a practical, functional experience behind the wheel that prioritizes efficiency over technical turns or complex interchanges. It is a straightforward trek that allows you to focus on the road ahead.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.5 mi on 5th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / Avenue Q.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 1m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 158.2 miles (US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft967 ft
Total Climb
92 ft
Total Descent
2,236 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
2,236 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 Burkburnett, TX, road signs point toward Fm 369 and Seymour Highway.
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 93.5 miles on 5th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 158.2 miles (US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Burkburnett, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
