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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Cleveland, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

9h 46m

Distance

552.8 mi

890 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$84

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
9h 38m ★
6 AM
9h 47m
8 AM
10h 4m
10 AM
9h 53m
12 PM
9h 51m
3 PM
9h 54m
5 PM
10h 3m
8 PM
9h 41m

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 Liberty County, Texas, United States

Cleveland, TX

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Trip Overview

This 552.8-mile journey from Lubbock, Texas to Cleveland, Texas, is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take 9 hours and 46 minutes of pure driving time. Given its length, it's best planned as a two-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $84. The route primarily utilizes US 84 and I-45, with a significant 91% of the drive on highways. You'll be covering a good portion of Texas, transitioning from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. This is a long-distance drive that requires some planning to break up comfortably.

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

276.4 miles from Lubbock, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 183 mi 3h 5m
I 45 149.8 mi 2h 30m
US Highway 84 73.9 mi 1h 14m
US 287 50.7 mi 56m
East Highway 84 26.9 mi 26m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 22.6 mi 24m
State Highway 105 15.2 mi 22m
Willis Waukegan Road 5.8 mi 8m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 183 mi, about 3h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Cleveland, 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

183 mi · 3 hr 5 min · US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 20

23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 287

51 mi · 56 min · US 287
Exit 444 Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
16

Merge onto I 45; US 287

150 mi · 2 hr 30 min · I 45; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward Calvary Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
19

Turn left onto Calvary Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Calvary Road
20

At end of road, turn right onto TX 75

2.0 mi · 3 min · North State Highway 75
21

Continue on TX 75

0.5 mi · 57 sec · North Danville Street
22

Turn left onto FM 2432

5.1 mi · 9 min · East Powell Street
Use the left lane.
23

Continue on Willis Waukegan Road

5.8 mi · 8 min · Willis Waukegan Road
24

Turn left onto TX 105

15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 105
25

At end of road, turn left onto TX 105 Business; Loop 573

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Washington Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
26

Turn right onto TX 105 Business; TX 321

0.3 mi · 30 sec · East Houston Street
27

Arrive at destination

TX 105 Business; TX 321

Trip Plan

For this 552.8-mile drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving and allow for two comfortable stops. With a 9-hour and 46-minute estimated duration, breaking it around the halfway point, perhaps after your longest stretch on US 84, makes sense. Factor in the $84 fuel cost and be mindful of rest areas, especially during the 183-mile segment on US 84. Planning your overnight stop in advance will ensure a smoother second day of travel.

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 276.4 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 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 122 miles or 2h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 276.4 miles or 4h 42m 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 276.4 miles or 4h 42m

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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, 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 276 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Cleveland, TX

Aim for roughly 276 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 122 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 US 84 for about 183 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Titus County, Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Mount Pleasant, TX

182 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Dallas, TX

365 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Dallas, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Weatherford, TX

276 mi · about 4.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Weatherford, TX after about 276 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Sweetwater, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 122 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Weatherford, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 276.4 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 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 276 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

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

NTER - The Great Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Waxahachie, Texas

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12149801053

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 552 — 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
8
298.7 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
9
321.3 mi into trip | ~5h 29m in | US 287

Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 444 Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
6
522.3 mi into trip | ~8h 57m in

Take the exit toward Calvary Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Calvary Road
6
552 mi into trip | ~9h 45m in | TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$83.53 one way

$167.06 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 193 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $91.43 $182.86
premium $4.54 $98.70 $197.40
diesel $5.61 $122.05 $244.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$84

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$214–$324

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 193.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 165.8 2 $58.04 $26.53
Efficient EV 138.2 1 $48.37 $22.11
EV Truck/SUV 221.1 2 $77.39 $35.38

Gas CO2

193 kg

EV CO2

65 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

Morning in Lubbock on Tuesday

Local time

9:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleveland, TX

Morning in Cleveland on Tuesday

Local time

9:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°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.

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

9h 46m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The personality of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 91% of the 552.8 miles on faster roads like US 84 and I-45. You'll encounter one long stretch of 183 miles on US 84, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While much of the route is highway, the transition between US 84 and I-45 will offer some variation. Expect a steady pace for the majority of the 9-hour and 46-minute journey, making it a straightforward, long-distance traverse across the state.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 183 mi on US 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and I 45. 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 7/10

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 552.8 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 298.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 321.3 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Cleveland, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Waxahachie.

Shreveport

298.7 mi in | ~5h 5m | via I 20

Waxahachie

321.3 mi in | ~5h 29m | via US 287

About the Cities

Starting in Lubbock, TX

Full guide →

“Hub City” · Founded 1890

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

Arriving in Cleveland, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1935

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 183 miles on US 84. 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 276 miles on day one.

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 Cleveland, 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 298.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 321.3 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cleveland, 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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