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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Crockett, 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

8h 41m

Distance

484.3 mi

779 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$73

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 34m ★
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.

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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city in Houston County, Texas, United States

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

49 mi · 48 min · I 45; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 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 · 9 sec · North Interstate 45
19

Turn left onto FM 27

2.2 mi · 3 min · West Commerce Street
20

Continue on US 84

23 mi · 34 min · US Highway 84 West
21

Turn right onto TX 294

13 mi · 18 min · TX 294
22

At end of road, turn right onto US 287; TX 19; TX 294

25 mi · 28 min · US 287; TX 19; TX 294
23

Turn left onto US 287; TX 7; TX 19; TX 21

194 ft · 6 sec · East Goliad Avenue
24

Turn left onto US 287; TX 7; TX 19; TX 21

281 ft · 8 sec · 5th Street
25

Turn right onto TX 21

150 ft · 3 sec · 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.

city in Palo Pinto and Parker Counties, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Mineral Wells, TX

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, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Mineral Wells, TX

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 hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Roscoe, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 107 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stephenville, TX

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 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 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.

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

Play 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 website

Forest 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 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 421.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
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
5
372 mi into trip | ~6h 26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Corsicana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
8
421.1 mi into trip | ~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

$73.18 one way

$146.36 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 169 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $80.10 $160.20
premium $4.54 $86.47 $172.94
diesel $5.61 $106.93 $213.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$73

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$203–$313

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, 2026-04-13.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Lubbock, TX

Late night in Lubbock on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crockett, TX

Late night in Crockett on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°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

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 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.

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 | ~5h 5m | via I 20

Waxahachie

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

Farm-To-Market Road 27: Fairfield

421.1 mi in | ~7h 16m

Wortham

421.1 mi in | ~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.

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 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. 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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