Trip from Lubbock, TX to Eagle Mountain, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 33m

Distance

318.7 mi

513 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 21m ★

6 AM

5h 34m

8 AM

6h 0m

10 AM

5h 43m

12 PM

5h 40m

3 PM

5h 44m

5 PM

5h 59m

8 PM

5h 26m

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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Eagle Mountain, TX

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Trip Overview

This 318.7-mile drive from Lubbock, TX, to Eagle Mountain, TX, is achievable in about 5 hours and 33 minutes, making it a solid option for a single-day road trip. You'll be spending 93% of your time on highways, so expect a focused, efficient journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $48, it’s a budget-friendly excursion. The route primarily travels through the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent landscape for the duration of your travel. Given its manageable length and highway-focused profile, this trip is well-suited for a direct journey without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

159.3 miles from Lubbock, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 84	183 mi	3h 5m
US Highway 84	73.9 mi	1h 14m
East Highway 84	26.9 mi	26m
Boat Club Road	6.7 mi	11m
Jim Wright Freeway	5.6 mi	6m
West Freeway	5.6 mi	5m
Slaton Road	4.8 mi	6m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway	4.5 mi	4m

Longest stretch: US 84 — 183 mi, about 3h 5m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 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 Eagle Mountain, TX.

Start on US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 6 sec · 19th Street

Turn left onto US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q

Continue on US 84

4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

Continue on US 84

6.9 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Ralls Road

Turn straight onto TX 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

5.6 mi · 5 min · West Freeway

Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 5B Toward I 820 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 820

5.6 mi · 6 min · Jim Wright Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 44 sec

Exit 10A Toward TX 199, FM 1220: Lake Worth Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward TX 199 East: Jacksboro Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 820

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Northwest Loop 820

Turn slight right onto TX 199

47 ft · 6 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard

Continue on TX 199

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard

Turn right onto Boat Club Road

6.7 mi · 11 min · Boat Club Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Cape Royale Drive

248 ft · 18 sec · Cape Royale Drive

Turn right onto Timber Oaks Drive

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Timber Oaks Drive

Arrive at destination

Timber Oaks Drive

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5-hour and 33-minute journey, consider an early morning departure from Lubbock to avoid any potential midday traffic. With a longest uninterrupted stretch of 183 miles on US 84, plan your single stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point, to refuel and stretch your legs. The $48 fuel cost is a reasonable estimate, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially during that long 183-mile segment. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have flexibility in your timing and can adjust your pace as needed.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 159.3 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 70 miles or 1h 13m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 159.3 miles or 2h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagle Mountain, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX

This is one driving day of about 318.7 miles and 5h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Lubbock, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break 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

Meal stop

Tye, TX

159 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Post, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tye, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159.3 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Picnic Area

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

1.3 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 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

Paramount Theatre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Abilene, Texas

+13256769620

Visit website

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Visit website

12th Armored Division Memorial

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13256776515

Visit website

The Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+13256735050

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 311.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

298.7 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

304.3 mi into trip | ~5h 11m in

Take the exit toward I 820 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5B Toward I 820 North

310.8 mi into trip | ~5h 19m in

Take the exit toward TX 199, FM 1220: Lake Worth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10A Toward TX 199, FM 1220: Lake Worth

311.2 mi into trip | ~5h 19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward TX 199 East: Jacksboro Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward TX 199 East: Jacksboro Highway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.65 one way

$87.30 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 112 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$48.76	$97.52
premium	$4.23	$53.01	$106.02
diesel	$4.80	$60.18	$120.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	95.6	1	$33.46	$15.30
Efficient EV	79.7	0	$27.89	$12.75
EV Truck/SUV	127.5	1	$44.62	$20.40

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Lubbock, TX

Evening in Lubbock on Monday

Local time

7:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 15 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:03AM CDT until July 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Eagle Mountain, TX

Evening in Eagle Mountain on Monday

Local time

7:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Partly Sunny

S 10 to 15 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:03AM CDT until July 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo 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.

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

5h 33m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a highway-focused drive, as 93% of this route utilizes major roadways. The main arteries for this trip are US 84, also referred to as US Highway 84 and East Highway 84. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 183 miles on US 84, providing an extended period of consistent driving. This means you can settle in and cover a good amount of ground without frequent turns or changes in road type. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, emphasizing speed and directness.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 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?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 318.7 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 298.7 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 304.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,203 ft 664 ft

Total Climb

358 ft

Total Descent

2,897 ft

Highest Point

3,203 ft

Elevation Range

2,539 ft

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 website

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lubbock, TX

Cuisine: bubble_tea

Hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30; Su...

Visit website

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 website

The 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

Santa Land

Attraction

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lubbock, TX

Thurber Smokestack

Attraction

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

The Buddy Holly Center

Museum

Near the start, right off the route

Pioneer Pocket Hotel

Hotel

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lubbock, TX

Weatherford Inn and Suites

Hotel

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Weatherford, TX

Visit website

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 Eagle Mountain, TX

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 33m. Total distance: 318.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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 — we found about 31 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 Eagle Mountain, 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 31 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Eagle Mountain, 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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