If you are planning to travel from Lubbock to Cleburne, expect a straightforward journey covering 323.1 miles across the Texas Great Plains. You should budget approximately 5 hours and 47 minutes of active driving time, making this a manageable route to complete in a single day. With a fuel cost estimate of $49, it is an economical trip for those looking to cross the state without multiple overnight stops. The route relies primarily on US 84, keeping your navigation simple and consistent. Whether you are heading out for business or visiting family, this drive offers a predictable pace that fits well into a single day of travel.
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
161.5 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
169.7 mi
2h 51m
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
East Highway 84
26.9 mi
26m
Cleburne Highway
13.7 mi
20m
State Highway 171
12.9 mi
17m
Weatherford Highway
6.4 mi
10m
Slaton Road
4.8 mi
6m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 169.7 mi, about 2h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Cleburne, 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
8
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
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
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
170 mi·2 hr 51 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: AbileneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 408Toward SH 171, FM 51: Granbury, CleburneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto West Interstate 20
0.1 mi·12 sec·West Interstate 20
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto TX 171; FM 51
1.0 mi·1 min·South Main Street
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Continue on TX 171; FM 51
14 mi·20 min·Cleburne Highway
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Continue on TX 171
3.2 mi·5 min·North Cresson Highway
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Continue on TX 171
13 mi·17 min·State Highway 171
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Continue on TX 171
6.4 mi·10 min·Weatherford Highway
20
Turn left onto US 67 Bus
280 ft·12 sec·East Chambers Street
21
Turn left onto TX 171; TX 174; FM 4
282 ft·12 sec·North Caddo Street
22
Turn left onto US 67 Bus
232 ft·3 sec·East Henderson Street
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Arrive at destination
US 67 Bus
Trip Plan
Because this 323.1-mile route is designed for efficiency, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue, as the long stretches of US 84 require sustained concentration. Since the highway share is quite high, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 169.7-mile longest stretch to ensure you don't run low between service intervals. Flexibility is an advantage here; if you feel the drive becoming monotonous, use your single recommended stop as a genuine chance to reset before tackling the final miles into Cleburne.
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 161.5 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 169.7 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 71 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.5 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleburne, 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 323.1 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 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 US 84 for about 169.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 323 — 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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285.3 mi into trip|~4h 50m in
Take the exit toward SH 171, FM 51: Granbury, Cleburne
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.
Exit 408
Toward SH 171, FM 51: Granbury, Cleburne
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322.9 mi into trip|~5h 46m in|US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street
Turn left onto US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street
Navigation decision point
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323 mi into trip|~5h 47m in|TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Caddo Street
Turn left onto TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
5
323 mi into trip|~5h 47m in|US 67 Bus / East Henderson Street
Turn left onto US 67 Bus / East Henderson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.82 one way
$97.64 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg113 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$53.44
$106.88
premium
$4.54
$57.69
$115.37
diesel
$5.61
$71.34
$142.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
96.9
1
$33.93
$15.51
Efficient EV
80.8
0
$28.27
$12.92
EV Truck/SUV
129.2
1
$45.23
$20.68
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Late night
in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cleburne, TX
Late night
in Cleburne on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
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
5h 47m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will spend a significant portion of your time on US 84, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 169.7 miles that defines the character of the drive. Expect a steady, consistent pace as you transition across the Great Plains landscape. While the road is efficient, the length of the primary highway segments means you should prepare for a focused, steady driving experience. It is a practical route that favors speed and directness over technical maneuvers or frequent turns.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 169.7 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 115.7 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 285.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 322.9 miles (US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Cleburne, TX, road signs point toward Sh 171 and Fm 51: Granbury.
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.
Cleburne is one of those fun close-minded towns named after a Confederate general in the Cross Timbers region. It was first a rendezvous point for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War, mostly under Patrick Cleburne, then a watering hole on the Chisholm Trail, then a stop along multiple railroads. But today it's more or less a conservative suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with a couple of museums and a reservoir known as Lake Cleburne.
Top landmarks
•Johnson County Courthouse — historic place in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas
The longest stretch is about 169.7 miles on US 84. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 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 285.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 322.9 miles (US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cleburne, TX before the return drive.
