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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Ennis, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 24m
Distance
368.3 mi
593 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 12m
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6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 49m
10 AM
6h 33m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 34m
5 PM
6h 48m
8 PM
6h 17m
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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Ennis, TX
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Trip Overview
Lubbock to Ennis is 368.3 miles and takes about 6h 24m via US 84 and US 287, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, crossing Texas from west to east. Given its mostly highway profile, expect a straightforward drive with minimal detours. You'll spend most of your time on major US highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day trip if you prefer to get to your destination efficiently. Plan for a consistent driving experience throughout.
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
184.1 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 183 mi | 3h 5m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 287 | 44.4 mi | 50m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| Slaton Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Avenue Q | 2.9 mi | 3m |
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
~1,599 veh/hr typical · worst 2,068
Quietest
2 AM
~199 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Ennis, 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
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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
·
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
·
2 min
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North Avenue F
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US Highway 84
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
183 mi
·
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
·
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
44 mi
·
50 min
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US 287
Exit 444
Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Nesuda Road
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Nesuda Road
16
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Turn straight onto US 287 Bus
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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West Ennis Avenue
18
Turn left
179 ft
·
13 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Consider departing Lubbock early in the morning to maximize daylight and take advantage of lighter traffic. With a total duration of 6 hours and 24 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. The longest stretch on US 84 is 183 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you enter that segment. While the route is predominantly highway, keep an eye out for the transition to surface roads as you get closer to Ennis, as this might signal a change in speed limits and traffic patterns. Your estimated fuel cost is $54, so budget for that.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.1 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 9m 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 81 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.1 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ennis, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
This is one driving day of about 368.3 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 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
184 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184.1 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.
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.
Picnic Area
0 mi from route
I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
0 mi from route
I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Picnic 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
TA
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
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Buc-ee's
1.2 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 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 websiteForest Park Miniature Railroad
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Home stretch
4.8 mi from route
~12 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 368.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 84 / Avenue Q
Turn left onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Navigation decision point
8
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
9
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
4
368.2 mi into trip
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~6h 24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.29 one way
$110.58 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $61.18 | $122.35 |
| premium | $4.57 | $66.19 | $132.39 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $91.00 | $182.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.5 | 1 | $38.67 | $17.68 |
| Efficient EV | 92.1 | 1 | $32.23 | $14.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.3 | 1 | $51.56 | $23.57 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Ennis, TX
Late night in Ennis on Sunday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
ESE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
60°F
Albany, TX
184 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.
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
4 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
6h 24m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 89% highway, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for the vast majority of the trip. The longest stretch without a significant break in highway cruising is 183 miles on US 84. Expect to transition to surface roads as you approach your destination in Ennis. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll likely encounter more consistent traffic flow and fewer unexpected stops, with a greater density of exits and services generally available along the main corridors.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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 Highway 84. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / Avenue Q.
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 368.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Navigation decision point; 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
538 ft
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
2,877 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
2,665 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 Ennis, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Waxahachie.
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
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
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 6h 24m. Total distance: 368.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 24m 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 — we found about 32 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 Ennis, 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 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Navigation decision point; 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ennis, 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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