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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Friendswood, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 7m
Distance
555.3 mi
894 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
21 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 59m
★
6 AM
10h 8m
8 AM
10h 26m
10 AM
10h 14m
12 PM
10h 12m
3 PM
10h 15m
5 PM
10h 25m
8 PM
10h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubbock, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Friendswood, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
The drive from Lubbock, TX to Friendswood, TX covers 555.3 miles and takes about 10h 7m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Texas State Highway 71, US Highway 84, State Highway 153 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-haul drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 138.3 miles on Texas State Highway 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $83.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
277.7 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State Highway 71 | 138.3 mi | 2h 26m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Texas State Highway 71
— 138.3 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Friendswood, 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
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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
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2 min
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North Avenue F
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US Highway 84
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
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6 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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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
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16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
15
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
16
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
17
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
18
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Walnut Street
19
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
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10 min
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US 84; US 283
21
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
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24 min
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US 67; US 84
22
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Garmon Drive
23
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
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33 min
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US Highway 84 East
24
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
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25 min
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US 183; TX 16
25
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
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15 min
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US 183; US 190
26
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
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4 sec
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North US Highway 281
27
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
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4 min
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North Key Avenue
28
Continue on US 183
35 mi
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38 min
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South US Highway 183
29
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
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29 sec
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this road
30
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
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14 min
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183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on US 183
15 mi
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17 min
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US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on 183 Toll
6.3 mi
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6 min
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Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on US 183
0.4 mi
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26 sec
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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
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2 min
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East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn straight onto 71 Toll
1.9 mi
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2 min
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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
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29 sec
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East State Highway 71
38
Continue on TX 71
138 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
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Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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51 sec
Exit 756
Toward Sam Houston Tollway
Use the slight right lane.
40
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
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1 min
Toward SHT South
Use the slight right lane.
41
Merge onto SHT
1.4 mi
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1 min
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West Sam Houston Tollway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Keep slight left at fork onto SHT
5.6 mi
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6 min
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West Sam Houston Tollway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Continue on BW 8
1.9 mi
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2 min
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West Sam Houston Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Continue on SHT
15 mi
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17 min
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South Sam Houston Tollway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward TX 35: Mykawa Road, Telephone Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Turn straight onto BW 8
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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South Sam Houston Parkway East
47
Turn right onto TX 35
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Telephone Road
48
Continue on TX 35
2.3 mi
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3 min
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North Main Street
49
Turn left onto FM 518
4.3 mi
·
6 min
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East Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
50
Continue on FM 518
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North Friendswood Drive
51
Continue on FM 518
0.4 mi
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41 sec
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South Friendswood Drive
52
Arrive at destination
FM 518
Trip Plan
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 277.7 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 138.3 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 122 miles or 2h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 277.7 miles or 4h 59m 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 277.7 miles or 4h 59m
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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Friendswood, 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 278 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Friendswood, TX
Aim for roughly 278 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 122 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 138.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
183 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
366 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 Austin, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
278 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 278 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 122 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 277.7 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 138.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 278 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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
1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 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
Frankie Carter Randolph Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 555.3
Friendswood, Texas
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12814826055
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 websiteLakeline Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 357
Cedar Park, Texas
+15124015500
Visit websiteThe Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
mile 238
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256436376
Visit websiteBrown County Museum of History
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
mile 238
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256411926
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 545.3 — 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
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~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,...
7
520 mi into trip
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~9h 21m in
Take the exit toward Sam Houston Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 756
Toward Sam Houston Tollway
7
520.4 mi into trip
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~9h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SHT South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SHT South
7
545.3 mi into trip
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~9h 51m in
Take the exit toward TX 35: Mykawa Road, Telephone Road
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.
Toward TX 35: Mykawa Road, Telephone Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$83.91 one way
$167.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
194 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $91.84 | $183.69 |
| premium | $4.54 | $99.15 | $198.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $122.60 | $245.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.79
Sam Houston Tollway
(22.4 mi)
$1.79
183A Toll Road
(14.3 mi)
$1.00
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
$3
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: 194.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Lubbock, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Cedar Park Town Center - Tesla Supercharger
Cedar Park, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Whitestone Market - Tesla Supercharger
Cedar Park, TX
Tesla
11 DCFC
CEFCO Convenience Store - Tesla Supercharger
Post, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sweetwater - Tesla Supercharger
Sweetwater, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Simon Lakeline Mall (Cedar Park, TX)
Cedar Park, TX
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Flying J 733
Lubbock, TX
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Walmart 3381 (Sweetwater, TX)
Sweetwater, TX
Electrify America
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 6
Tesla: 5
eVgo Network: 3
EV Connect: 3
Electrify America: 2
Non-Networked: 1
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 166.6 | 2 | $58.31 | $26.65 |
| Efficient EV | 138.8 | 1 | $48.59 | $22.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 222.1 | 2 | $77.74 | $35.54 |
Gas CO2
194 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
Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
4:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Friendswood, TX
Afternoon in Friendswood on Sunday
Local time
4:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Partly Sunny
NE 15 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 12:04PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 19 at 10:39AM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
83°F
Brownwood, TX
183 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
9 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 7m 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?
555.3 mi / 10h 7m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: Texas State Highway 71.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 138.3 mi on Texas State Highway 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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
9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 555.3 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 520 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Friendswood, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo, 71 Toll East, Sam Houston Tollway and Sht South.
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
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~2h 6m
71 Toll East
379.3 mi in
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~6h 51m
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via 71 Toll
Sam Houston Tollway
520 mi in
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~9h 21m
Sht South
520.4 mi in
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~9h 22m
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.
Arriving in Friendswood, TX
Full guide →Founded 1960
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 138.3 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 278 miles on day one.
Expect about $2.79 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Houston Tollway. 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.
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 Friendswood, 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. 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 520 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.1 hours each way, a round trip means 20.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Friendswood, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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