Trip from Lubbock, TX to Deer Park, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 1m
Distance
551.6 mi
888 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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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Deer Park, TX
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Trip Overview
Lubbock, TX to Deer Park, TX is 551.6 miles and takes about 10h 1m via Avenue Q, Slaton Road, and Highway 84, with a fuel budget near $79 and likely an overnight stop. This long-haul drive traverses the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward path across the state. Given the duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip to avoid fatigue. You'll want to factor in time for at least two planned stops along the way. This route is a practical choice for drivers prioritizing directness over varied scenery.
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
275.8 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State Highway 71 | 137 mi | 2h 25m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 183 | 51.8 mi | 57m |
| South US Highway 183 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~6,042 veh/hr typical · worst 7,315
Quietest
2 AM
~672 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 86 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 Deer Park, TX.
Start on US 62; TX 114
Turn left onto US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Turn left onto Spur 575
Turn right onto TX 207
Turn straight onto TX 207
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
Take the exit
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
Turn right onto TX 70
Continue on TX 70
Turn left onto TX 153
Continue on TX 153
Continue on TX 153
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
Continue on US 67; US 84
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
Continue on US 84; US 183
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
Continue on US 183; US 190
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
Continue on US 183
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
Continue on US 183
Continue on 183 Toll
Continue on US 183
Take the exit
Continue on TX 71
Turn straight onto 71 Toll
Continue on TX 71
Continue on TX 71
Take the exit
Merge onto I 10 Toll
Take the exit
Merge onto I 10; US 90
Take the exit
Merge onto I 45
Take the exit
Continue on TX 35
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 610
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight
Continue on La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto TX 225
Continue on TX 225
Continue on TX 225
Take the exit
Continue on La Porte Freeway
Turn right onto Center Street
Continue on Center Street
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a 10-hour estimated drive time, this route is comfortably split over two days. Aim to depart Lubbock in the morning, covering roughly half the distance on day one. Look for lodging options around the halfway point to break up the drive. Plan for at least two stops, one for lunch and another for a break, to stay refreshed. Since you'll be on surface roads for the entire 551.6 miles, be mindful of posted speed limits and potential traffic delays in populated areas. Keep your fuel tank topped off, as services may be more spread out than on a major interstate.
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.
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 121 miles or 2h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 275.8 miles or 4h 57m 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 275.8 miles or 4h 57m
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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Park, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
Open the route before leaving Lubbock, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Deer Park, TX
Aim for roughly 276 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
364 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 San Antonio, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
276 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kempner, TX after about 276 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
A short stop after about 121 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 275.8 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Texas State Highway 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 276 miles or 5 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
San Saba Picnic Area
Flying J Travel Center
Buc-ee's
Picnic Area
Service Plaza
QuikTrip
Love's Travel Stop
TA
Service Plaza
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
Buc-ee's
Road Ranger
Flying J Travel Center
TA
Love's Travel Stop
Love's Travel Stop
Flying J Travel Center
Service Plaza
Love's Travel Stop
Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area
Colorado County Westbound Rest Area
Rest Area
Service Plaza
Lakeline Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cedar Park, Texas
+15124015500
Visit websiteMackenzie Main City Park
Near the start, short detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
Visit websiteAmerican Windmill Museum
Near the start, short detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18067478734
Visit websiteThe Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256436376
Visit websiteBrown County Museum of History
Around the midpoint, short detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256411926
Visit websiteAndretti Indoor Karting & Games Katy
Near the end, ~10 min detour
Katy, Texas
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+18329742201
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 325 decision points cluster between mile 532.6 and 542.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 45 South: Galveston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 610 East: Pasadena
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Central Street, Old Galveston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$84.46 one way
$168.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.29 | $93.21 | $186.41 |
| premium | $4.64 | $100.72 | $201.44 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $134.19 | $268.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 193 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 165.5 | 2 | $57.92 | $26.48 |
| Efficient EV | 137.9 | 1 | $48.27 | $22.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 220.6 | 2 | $77.22 | $35.30 |
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.
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Deer Park, TX
Morning in Deer Park on Monday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
61°F
Brownwood, TX
182 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
11 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
10h 1m 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?
This trip involves 0% highway driving, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 551.6 miles. Your longest stretch on a continuous road segment is not specified. You'll begin on Avenue Q and Slaton Road in Lubbock before transitioning to Highway 84. Expect a consistent cruising speed with numerous intersections and potential for local traffic as you pass through various Texas towns. The absence of highway travel means a more grounded experience with fewer exits.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Texas State Highway 71 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 532.6 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 551.6 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 532.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 540.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 540.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
75 ft
Total Descent
3,253 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
3,178 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 Deer Park, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and 71 Toll East.
Sh 70 South
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
San Angelo
71 Toll East
About the Cities
Starting in Lubbock, TX
Full guide →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 Deer Park, TX
Full guide →Founded 1948
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
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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