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Trip from Lubbock, TX to College Station, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 4m
Distance
444.1 mi
715 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 56m
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6 AM
8h 5m
8 AM
8h 21m
10 AM
8h 11m
12 PM
8h 9m
3 PM
8h 11m
5 PM
8h 21m
8 PM
8h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubbock, TX
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College Station, TX
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Trip Overview
Lubbock to College Station is 444.1 miles and takes about 8h 4m via US Highway 84 East, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily keeps you on major highways for most of the trip, making it a straightforward drive across Texas. You'll transition from the Great Plains region of West Texas into the eastern parts of the state. With a recommended two-day trip, you can break up the 8-hour drive comfortably. Consider this a practical, no-frills option for getting from point A to point B within Texas.
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
222 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 East | 98.3 mi | 1h 48m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| East State Highway 6 | 46.6 mi | 46m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| US 84 | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| South State Highway 6 | 13.7 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84 East
— 98.3 mi, about 1h 48m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,210 veh/hr typical · worst 1,594
Quietest
3 AM
~203 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 31 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 College Station, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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6 sec
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19th Street
2
Turn left onto US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q
3
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
4
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
5
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
7
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
8
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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East 15th Street
9
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Ralls Road
10
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
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2 min
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North Avenue F
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US Highway 84
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
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6 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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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
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16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
15
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
16
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
17
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
18
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Walnut Street
19
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
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10 min
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US 84; US 283
21
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
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24 min
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US 67; US 84
22
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Garmon Drive
23
Continue on US 84; US 183
98 mi
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1 hr 48 min
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US Highway 84 East
24
Continue on US 84
2.8 mi
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4 min
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West McGregor Drive
25
Continue on US 84
5.3 mi
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5 min
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West US Highway 84
26
Continue on US 84
6.7 mi
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8 min
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George W Bush Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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18 sec
Toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn straight onto Woodway Drive
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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Woodway Drive
29
Turn right onto West Loop 340
495 ft
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10 sec
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West Loop 340
30
Keep slight left at fork onto West Loop 340
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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West Loop 340
31
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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22 sec
32
Merge onto TX 6; Loop 340
8.6 mi
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10 min
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TX 6; Loop 340
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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33 sec
34
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
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9 min
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East State Highway 6
35
Continue on TX 6
2.1 mi
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2 min
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North Memorial Street
36
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
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37 min
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East State Highway 6
37
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
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3 min
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North Main Street
38
Continue on TX 6
6.2 mi
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6 min
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North State Highway 6
39
Continue on US 79; TX 6
2.1 mi
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2 min
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North Market Street
40
Continue on US 190; TX 6
14 mi
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14 min
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South State Highway 6
41
Continue on US 190; TX 6
8.3 mi
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8 min
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North Earl Rudder Freeway
42
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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34 sec
43
Turn straight onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi
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2 min
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North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
44
Turn right onto FM 60
1.7 mi
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3 min
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University Drive East
45
Turn right onto Northpoint Crossing
332 ft
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16 sec
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Northpoint Crossing
46
Continue on Northpoint Crossing
246 ft
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12 sec
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Northpoint Crossing
47
Turn right onto TX 6 Business
337 ft
·
7 sec
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Texas Avenue South
48
Turn left onto FM 60
262 ft
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13 sec
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University Drive East
Use the left lane.
49
Turn right
34 ft
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4 sec
50
Turn right
36 ft
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2 sec
51
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is an 8-hour drive, splitting it over two days is a smart move. Aim to leave Lubbock in the morning to maximize daylight for your first leg. You'll have two planned stops, which is a good pace for breaking up the 444.1 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway stretches, and budget around $66 for gas. If you decide to tackle it in one day, ensure you have snacks and drinks ready, as services might be more spaced out on certain segments of US Highway 84.
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 222 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.3 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 98 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 222 miles or 3h 55m 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 222 miles or 3h 55m
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 6h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near College Station, 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 222 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into College Station, TX
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 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 Highway 84 East for about 98.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
222 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 Brownwood, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
222 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Brownwood, TX after about 222 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 222 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 84 East if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 222 miles or 4 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.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1 mi from route
QuikTrip
1.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from 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 websiteAmerican 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 websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 350.4 — 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
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~1h 59m in
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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
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~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,...
7
349.6 mi into trip
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~6h 19m in
Take the exit toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian
5
350 mi into trip
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~6h 20m in
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West Loop 340
Keep slight left at fork onto West Loop 340
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
350.4 mi into trip
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~6h 21m in
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TX 6; Loop 340
Merge onto TX 6; Loop 340
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.42 one way
$134.84 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
155 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $74.31 | $148.62 |
| premium | $4.58 | $80.08 | $160.16 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $93.54 | $187.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$197–$307
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 133.2 | 1 | $46.63 | $21.32 |
| Efficient EV | 111 | 1 | $38.86 | $17.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 177.6 | 2 | $62.17 | $28.42 |
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 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.
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon in Lubbock on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 5 to 15 mph
58% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:57PM CDT until June 1 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 10:55PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
College Station, TX
Afternoon in College Station on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:57PM CDT until June 1 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 10:55PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
76°F
Brownwood, TX
222 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.
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
7 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
8h 4m 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.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 352.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 93% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll encounter the longest stretch without a significant change in road type for 98.3 miles on US Highway 84 East. The transition to surface roads occurs around the 7% mark of your total mileage, where you'll notice more local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections. Expect a steady cruising experience for the majority of the trip.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
51 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.3 mi on US Highway 84 East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 East and US Highway 84. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 115.7 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 444.1 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 349.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
299 ft
Total Climb
133 ft
Total Descent
2,994 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
2,904 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 College Station, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo, Loop 340: Robinson and Meridian.
Sh 70 South
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
San Angelo
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
Loop 340: Robinson
349.6 mi in
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~6h 19m
Meridian
349.6 mi in
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~6h 19m
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 College Station, TX
Full guide →Bryan-College Station is in the Post Oak Savannah region of Texas. The two cities are located next to one another within the most populated region of Texas, approximately equidistant from three of the 10 largest cities in the United States. The area is 95 mi (152 km) north of Houston, 166 mi (267 km) northeast of San Antonio and 169 mi (268 km) south of Dallas.
Top landmarks
- • George Bush Presidential Library — library and museum in Texas, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.3 miles on US Highway 84 East. 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 222 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 13 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 College Station, 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. There are 13 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 122.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 349.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at College Station, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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