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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Crockett, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 41m
Distance
484.3 mi
779 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 34m
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6 AM
8h 42m
8 AM
8h 58m
10 AM
8h 47m
12 PM
8h 46m
3 PM
8h 48m
5 PM
8h 57m
8 PM
8h 37m
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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Crockett, TX
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Trip Overview
This 484.3-mile journey from Lubbock, TX to Crockett, TX will take approximately 8 hours and 41 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip to allow for a more relaxed pace and enjoyable experience. You'll be navigating primarily on Avenue Q, Slaton Road, and Highway 84, with a significant portion of the drive being on local roads rather than highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $74. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout your travels. With two recommended stops, you can break up the drive effectively.
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
242.1 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 183 mi | 3h 5m |
| US 287 | 75.5 mi | 1h 25m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 45 | 48.5 mi | 48m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 84 West | 23.3 mi | 34m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| TX 294 | 12.6 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 183 mi, about 3h 5m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,680 veh/hr typical · worst 2,135
Quietest
2 AM
~202 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Crockett, TX.
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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
183 mi
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3 hr 5 min
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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
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24 min
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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
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56 min
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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
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1 min
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
16
Merge onto I 45; US 287
49 mi
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48 min
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I 45; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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24 sec
Exit 198
Toward Farm-to-Market Road 27: Fairfield, Wortham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
179 ft
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9 sec
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North Interstate 45
19
Turn left onto FM 27
2.2 mi
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3 min
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West Commerce Street
20
Continue on US 84
23 mi
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34 min
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US Highway 84 West
21
Turn right onto TX 294
13 mi
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18 min
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TX 294
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 287; TX 19; TX 294
25 mi
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28 min
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US 287; TX 19; TX 294
23
Turn left onto US 287; TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
194 ft
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6 sec
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East Goliad Avenue
24
Turn left onto US 287; TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
281 ft
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8 sec
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5th Street
25
Turn right onto TX 21
150 ft
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3 sec
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East Houston Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
TX 21
Trip Plan
To make the most of this two-day, 484.3-mile drive, consider departing Lubbock early on your first day to cover a good portion of the 8 hours and 41 minutes of estimated travel time. Planning your overnight stop around the halfway point will help break up the journey evenly. Since this route involves many turns and local roads, keep an eye on your GPS and be mindful of speed limit changes. The estimated fuel cost of $74 is a good baseline, but it's always wise to fill up when you see stations, especially on less traveled local roads. The two recommended stops are perfect opportunities to stretch your legs and refuel.
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 242.1 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 7m 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 107 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 242.1 miles or 4h 7m 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 242.1 miles or 4h 7m
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 7h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crockett, 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 242 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Crockett, TX
Aim for roughly 242 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 107 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.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
242 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 Mineral Wells, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
242 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Mineral Wells, TX after about 242 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 107 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 242.1 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 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 242 miles or 4.3 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
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Picnic Area
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I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
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I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area
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Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Navarro County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
TA Express
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Buc-ee's
2.4 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 websitePlay Street Museum - Fort Worth
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Final third
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm
+18179302577
Visit websiteForest Park Miniature Railroad
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Final third
3.8 mi from route
~10 min detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18179665509
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 421.1 — 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
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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. 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
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~5h 5m in
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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
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321.3 mi into trip
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~5h 29m in
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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
5
372 mi into trip
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~6h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Corsicana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
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421.1 mi into trip
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~7h 16m in
Take the exit toward Farm-to-Market Road 27: Fairfield, Wortham
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 198
Toward Farm-to-Market Road 27: Fairfield, Worth...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.33 one way
$132.67 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
169 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $74.09 | $148.19 |
| premium | $4.23 | $80.56 | $161.12 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $91.44 | $182.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$196–$306
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 169.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 145.3 | 1 | $50.85 | $23.25 |
| Efficient EV | 121.1 | 1 | $42.38 | $19.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 193.7 | 2 | $67.80 | $31.00 |
Gas CO2
169 kg
EV CO2
57 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
Late night in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
2:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
24% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 6:07PM CDT until July 16 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:07PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Destination
Crockett, TX
Late night in Crockett on Monday
Local time
2:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph
37% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 6:07PM CDT until July 16 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:07PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth 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
9 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 41m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 484.3-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be spending the majority of your time on surface streets and two-lane highways like Highway 84, rather than high-speed interstates. The lack of a defined 'longest stretch' suggests frequent intersections and changes in speed limits, requiring your constant attention. This driving profile means you'll likely experience a more varied pace, with opportunities to observe the local scenery and community as you progress towards Crockett.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US 287. You will hit about 16 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 484.3 miles you will encounter 16 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. 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
297 ft
Total Climb
72 ft
Total Descent
2,906 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
2,906 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 Crockett, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport, Waxahachie, Farm-To-Market Road 27: Fairfield and Wortham.
Shreveport
298.7 mi in
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~5h 5m
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via I 20
Waxahachie
321.3 mi in
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~5h 29m
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via US 287
Farm-To-Market Road 27: Fairfield
421.1 mi in
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~7h 16m
Wortham
421.1 mi in
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~7h 16m
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 Crockett, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Mary Allen Seminary — building in Crockett, Houston County, Texas
- • First United Methodist Church — building in Crockett (vicinity), Houston County, Texas
- • Houston County Courthouse — historic place in Crockett, Houston County, Texas
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 41m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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 242 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 38 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 Crockett, 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 38 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. 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 8.7 hours each way, a round trip means 17.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Crockett, 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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