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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Grand Prairie, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 49m

Distance

334 mi

538 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 36m ★
6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 16m
10 AM
5h 59m
12 PM
5h 56m
3 PM
6h 0m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 42m

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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city in Dallas, Tarrant, and Ellis counties in Texas, United States

Grand Prairie, TX

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Trip Overview

This 334-mile journey from Lubbock, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can comfortably be completed in a single day, with an estimated duration of 5 hours and 49 minutes. You'll primarily be on US 84 for most of the trip, making it a predictable and efficient route. With a projected fuel cost of around $50, it's an economical option for a day trip. The drive takes you across the Great Plains region of Texas, so expect wide-open landscapes. This route is best suited for those who prefer a direct path with minimal fuss.

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

167 miles from Lubbock, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m 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
Tom Landry Freeway 17.4 mi 21m
West Freeway 15.2 mi 17m
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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.

1

Start on US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 6 sec · 19th Street
2

Turn left onto US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · 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

183 mi · 3 hr 5 min · US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 30

17 mi · 21 min · Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 32B Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto PGBT

0.6 mi · 36 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
Use the right lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn straight onto TX 161

448 ft · 10 sec · North State Highway 161
19

Turn left onto Dalworth Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Dalworth Street
20

Turn slight left onto TX 180

0.4 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street
21

Continue on TX 180

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East Main Street
22

Turn left

74 ft · 5 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 49-minute duration, this trip is entirely manageable as a single-day drive. Leaving Lubbock in the morning will allow you to reach Grand Prairie with plenty of daylight. Plan for one main stop to break up the 334 miles, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 183 miles on US 84, as services can sometimes be spaced out on this highway. The estimated fuel cost of $50 is a helpful budget marker for this efficient drive.

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 167 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 51m 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 73 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 167 miles or 2h 51m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Prairie, 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 334 miles and 5h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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.

Downtown Tye, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tye, TX

167 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Abilene, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 334

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 334

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

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

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 310.2

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 310.2

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18179302577

Visit website

Paramount Theatre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 167

Abilene, Texas

+13256769620

Visit website

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 167

Abilene, Texas

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 332.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
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
8
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
7
331.3 mi into trip | ~5h 44m in

Take the exit toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 32B Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpi...
5
331.6 mi into trip | ~5h 44m in | PGBT / President George Bush Turnpike

Merge onto PGBT / President George Bush Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
332.2 mi into trip | ~5h 45m in

Take the exit toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.47 one way

$100.94 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $55.24 $110.48
premium $4.54 $59.63 $119.27
diesel $5.61 $73.74 $147.49

Estimated Tolls: $0.05

President George Bush Turnpike (0.6 mi) $0.05

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

$50

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 100.2 1 $35.07 $16.03
Efficient EV 83.5 0 $29.22 $13.36
EV Truck/SUV 133.6 1 $46.76 $21.38

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lubbock, TX

Late night in Lubbock on Sunday

Local time

3:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grand Prairie, TX

Late night in Grand Prairie on Sunday

Local time

3:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

19 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

5h 49m 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?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 95% of the route being on major roadways like US 84. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused experience for the majority of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 183 miles on US 84, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While the exact scenery isn't highlighted, this type of highway focus typically means a steady pace with limited deviations from the main road as you traverse the Texas landscape.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 115.7 miles in near US 84.

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 334 miles you will encounter 11 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: 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 331.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Grand Prairie, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1863

Grand Prairie is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of 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 5h 49m. Total distance: 334 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). 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.

Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with President George Bush Turnpike. 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 Grand Prairie, 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. 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. 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 331.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Grand Prairie, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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