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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Dickinson, 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
10h 15m
Distance
564.1 mi
908 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 7m
★
6 AM
10h 16m
8 AM
10h 34m
10 AM
10h 22m
12 PM
10h 21m
3 PM
10h 23m
5 PM
10h 33m
8 PM
10h 10m
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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Dickinson, TX
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Trip Overview
Lubbock, TX to Dickinson, TX is 564.1 miles and takes about 10h 15m via Texas State Highway 71 and US Highway 84, with a fuel budget near $88 and best split over two days. This long-haul drive travels across the Great Plains within Texas, offering a consistent landscape. With 93% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time covering ground efficiently. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, primarily highway trek between these two points.
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
282 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 4m 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 |
| Gulf Freeway | 28.4 mi | 33m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
Longest stretch:
Texas State Highway 71
— 137 mi, about 2h 25m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~5,971 veh/hr typical · worst 7,284
Quietest
2 AM
~653 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 37 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 Dickinson, 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
·
3 min
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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
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
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
·
16 sec
·
Southwest Georgia Avenue
15
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
16
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
17
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
18
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
19
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 84; US 283
21
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 67; US 84
22
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
23
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
24
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 183; TX 16
25
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 183; US 190
26
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
North US Highway 281
27
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
28
Continue on US 183
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South US Highway 183
29
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
30
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on US 183
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on 183 Toll
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on US 183
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
35
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn straight onto 71 Toll
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on TX 71
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
East State Highway 71
38
Continue on TX 71
137 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
40
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Katy Tollway
41
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Merge onto I 10; US 90
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 768B
Toward I 45 South: Galveston
Use the slight left lane.
44
Merge onto I 45
28 mi
·
33 min
·
Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 19
Toward FM 517: Dickinson
46
Turn straight onto South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
47
Turn left onto FM 517
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Drive
48
Continue on FM 517
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pine Street
49
Arrive at destination
FM 517
Trip Plan
Given the 10h 15m estimated driving time, this trip is best tackled over two days to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight hours for your first leg. Plan for your two recommended stops to be roughly midway through your daily driving segments. Pay attention to fuel levels, especially before longer stretches like the 137 miles on Texas State Highway 71, as services can be spaced out. The fuel cost is estimated at $88, so budget accordingly.
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 282 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 5h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137 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 124 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 282 miles or 5h 4m 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 282 miles or 5h 4m
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 9h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dickinson, 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 282 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Dickinson, TX
Aim for roughly 282 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 124 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 Texas State Highway 71 for about 137 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
186 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
372 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 Jarrell, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
282 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kempner, TX after about 282 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 124 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 282 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 282 miles or 5.1 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
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
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
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Buc-ee's
1.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.6 mi from route
Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Colorado County Westbound Rest Area
2.1 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 websiteToybrary Austin
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, short detour
Final third
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+15124343927
Visit websiteThe Escape Game Houston (Galleria)
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Home stretch
4.2 mi from route
~11 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+17136365541
Visit websiteLeague Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Home stretch
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
League City, Texas
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12815541180
Visit websiteExitusVR
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Home stretch
4.5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Houston, Texas
+17133440525
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 532.6 — 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
|
~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,...
6
340.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 9m in
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183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
376.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 48m in
Take the exit toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom Internation...
7
532.6 mi into trip
|
~9h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 45 South: Galveston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 768B
Toward I 45 South: Galveston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$85.64 one way
$171.27 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
197 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $94.39 | $188.77 |
| premium | $4.58 | $101.72 | $203.43 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $118.82 | $237.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
183A Toll Road
(14.3 mi)
$1.00
Katy Tollway
(3.2 mi)
$0.23
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
$86
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$217–$327
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 197.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 169.2 | 2 | $59.23 | $27.08 |
| Efficient EV | 141 | 1 | $49.36 | $22.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 225.6 | 2 | $78.97 | $36.10 |
Gas CO2
197 kg
EV CO2
66 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
Afternoon in Lubbock on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 10 to 15 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 3:32PM CDT until June 2 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 3:31PM CDT until June 2 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Dickinson, TX
Afternoon in Dickinson on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 10 mph
34% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 3:32PM CDT until June 2 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 3:31PM CDT until June 2 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
76°F
Brownwood, TX
186 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 15m 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 drive features 93% highway travel, meaning you'll be on major roads for most of the 564.1 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 137 miles on Texas State Highway 71. After the highway portions conclude, you'll transition to surface roads for the remaining 7% of the trip. Expect to encounter a significant number of exits and interchanges on the highway segments.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 137 mi on Texas State Highway 71.
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 115.7 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 22 significant decision points across 564.1 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. 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 340.8 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
0 ft
Total Descent
3,191 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
3,191 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 Dickinson, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and 71 Toll East.
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
|
~2h 6m
71 Toll East
379.3 mi in
|
~6h 51m
|
via 71 Toll
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Sugar Browns Coffee Co.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop;pastry;kolache
Visit websiteThe Coffee Shop
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteBurkhart Cafe
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: sandwich;pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr 11:00-17:00
Visit websiteZhi Tea
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Austin, TX
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:30-17:30; Sa 11:00-17:00
Visit websiteMedici Roasting
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Austin, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Visit websiteBurrito King
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Tu-Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Visit websiteClaraboya Scratch Kitchen Bar
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Hours: Su 06:00-14:00; Mo-Th 06:00-10:00,11:00-...
Visit websiteThe West Table
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: american;brunch;dessert
Cha Cha's
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: american;mexican
Italian Garden
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: italian
Giorgio's Pizza
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: pizza
Santa Land
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Longhorn Point
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Family Viewing Area
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
The Buddy Holly Center
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Visit websiteLubbock High School
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bacon Home
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Lubbock Tornado Memorial
Monument
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Site of U. S. Army Air Corps Plane Crash
Memorial
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
First Methodist Church of Lubbock
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Pioneer Pocket Hotel
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Villa Town
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 Dickinson, TX
Full guide →Founded 1977
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 137 miles on Texas State Highway 71. 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 282 miles on day one.
Expect about $1.23 in tolls one way, starting with 183A Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 24 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 Dickinson, 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 24 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 340.8 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.3 hours each way, a round trip means 20.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dickinson, 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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