Lubbock, TX to Cameron Park Colonia, TX is 657.8 miles and takes about 11 hours 37 minutes via Lucian Adams Freeway, U.S. Highway 77, and US Highway 84, with a fuel budget near $99 and an overnight recommendation. This is a long-distance drive that spans across the Great Plains region, staying within Texas for the entire journey. Given the 11.5-hour estimated drive time, planning for an overnight stop is essential to avoid fatigue and make the trip more enjoyable. This route is best suited for those who don't mind extended time on the road and want a direct path between these two points.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
328.9 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 44m into the drive
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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,281 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,827
Quietest
2 AM
~200 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Cameron Park Colonia, 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
14
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
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
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Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
19
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·TX 158
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At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
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Turn left onto US 83
17 mi·18 min·South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
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Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Grassmeyer Street
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Continue on US 83
29 mi·31 min·Ellis Street
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Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi·38 min·US 83
Toward I 10 East: San AntonioUse the left lane.
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Continue on I 10
54 mi·54 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi·19 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi·2 min·McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 569CToward Santa Rosa Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi·16 sec·North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi·1 min·North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
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Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi·42 sec·West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi·40 sec·East Market Street
34
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi·21 sec·Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
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Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.4 mi·1 min·William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on I 37; US 281
125 mi·2 hr 6 min·Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77
31 mi·33 min·I 69E; US 77
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, BrownsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 77
61 mi·1 hr 9 min·U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77
44 mi·46 min·U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
2.1 mi·2 min·North Expressway
42
Keep slight right at fork onto I 169; TX 550 Toll
2.3 mi·2 min·Interstate 169
Exit 10BToward TX 550 Toll: Port of BrownsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward FM 1847: Paredes Line RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Turn straight onto FM 511
1.4 mi·1 min·FM 511
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Turn right onto FM 1847
2.8 mi·3 min·Paredes Line Road
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Turn left onto Avenida Eduardo
0.2 mi·40 sec·Avenida Eduardo
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At end of road, turn left onto Avenida Florencia
141 ft·7 sec·Avenida Florencia
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Turn right onto Eduardo Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Eduardo Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Eduardo Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 11-hour-plus drive time, this trip is best split over two days. Aim to depart early in the morning on day one to cover a substantial portion of the 657.8 miles, perhaps targeting around 6 hours of driving. For your overnight stop, consider locations around the halfway point or slightly beyond, using the 3 recommended stops to break up the journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $99, and ensure you have enough gas before entering longer stretches like the 125.1 miles on Lucian Adams Freeway. Planning your fuel stops in advance will prevent any unnecessary delays.
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 328.9 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 5h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.1 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 145 miles or 2h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 328.9 miles or 5h 44m 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 328.9 miles or 5h 44m
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 10h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cameron Park Colonia, 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 329 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Cameron Park Colonia, TX
Aim for roughly 329 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 145 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Lucian Adams Freeway for about 125.1 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 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 650.6 — 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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269.5 mi into trip|~4h 46m in|US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
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382.8 mi into trip|~6h 40m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
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512.2 mi into trip|~8h 54m in|I 69E; US 77
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77 toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
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650.6 mi into trip|~11h 27m in|I 169; TX 550 Toll / Interstate 169
Keep slight right at fork onto I 169; TX 550 Toll / Interstate 169 toward TX 550 Toll: Port of Brownsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward TX 550 Toll: Port of Brownsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$99.86 one way
$199.72 round trip
$3.86/gal25.4 MPG avg230 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$110.06
$220.13
premium
$4.58
$118.61
$237.22
diesel
$5.35
$138.55
$277.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$100
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$230–$340
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 230.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $69 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
197.3
2
$69.07
$31.57
Efficient EV
164.5
1
$57.56
$26.31
EV Truck/SUV
263.1
3
$92.09
$42.10
Gas CO2
230 kg
EV CO2
77 kg (67% 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 Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon
in Lubbock on Wednesday
Local time
4:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
E 5 to 10 mph64% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued June 3 at 3:02AM CDT until June 3 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued June 3 at 3:00AM CDT until June 3 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Destination
Cameron Park Colonia, TX
Afternoon
in Cameron Park Colonia on Wednesday
Local time
4:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Cloudy
ESE 2 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued June 3 at 3:02AM CDT until June 3 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued June 3 at 3:00AM CDT until June 3 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
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
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
11h 37m 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.
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have deve...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 657.8
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 385.6
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 340.3
Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
$25
near mile 567.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a long-distance haul, with 83% of the journey on highways, making it a fast-paced trip for much of the way. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on Lucian Adams Freeway, covering 125.1 miles, so be prepared for a significant period on this single road. While the main roads like U.S. Highway 77 and US Highway 84 are generally efficient, expect a mix of high-speed travel and potentially some slower sections as you navigate through different parts of Texas. The character of the drive is largely utilitarian, focused on covering ground efficiently.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.1 mi on Lucian Adams Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lucian Adams Freeway and U.S. Highway 77. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 657.8 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 269.5 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 382.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft26 ft
Total Climb
455 ft
Total Descent
3,631 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
3,177 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 Cameron Park Colonia, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo, Downtown and Brownsville.
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 125.1 miles on Lucian Adams Freeway. 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 329 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 48 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Cameron Park Colonia, 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 48 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 269.5 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 382.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.6 hours each way, a round trip means 23.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cameron Park Colonia, TX before the return drive.
