Origin
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Jasper, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 23m
Distance
567.4 mi
913 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 15m
★
6 AM
10h 24m
8 AM
10h 43m
10 AM
10h 30m
12 PM
10h 29m
3 PM
10h 31m
5 PM
10h 42m
8 PM
10h 18m
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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Jasper, TX
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Trip Overview
Lubbock to Jasper is 567.4 miles and takes about 10h 23m via US 84, with a fuel budget near $86 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though it's best as an overnight trip. This long-haul drive will take you across Texas, starting in the Great Plains and ending in the same region. While the entire trip is within Texas, expect a significant portion to be on major highways. Consider breaking this up over two days for a more comfortable experience.
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
283.7 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 183 mi | 3h 5m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| C F Hawn Freeway | 58.8 mi | 1h 3m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 36.5 mi | 39m |
| East Main Street | 29.2 mi | 43m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 21.4 mi | 22m |
| East Denman Avenue | 21.2 mi | 24m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 183 mi, about 3h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Jasper, 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
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Slaton Road
4
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
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East Highway 84
5
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
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
·
16 sec
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East 15th Street
9
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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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 right at fork onto I 20
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
14 mi
·
14 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 20
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 479B
Toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 175
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
C F Hawn Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 175 Bus
151 ft
·
9 sec
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US Highway 175 West
19
Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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West Corsicana Street
20
Continue on US 175 Bus
21 mi
·
22 min
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US Highway 175 East
21
Continue on US 175
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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West Pine Street
22
Continue on US 175
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 175
23
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Frankston Highway
24
Continue on US 175
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Alexander Boulevard
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 69
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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North Jackson Street
26
Continue on US 69
9.5 mi
·
10 min
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US Highway 69 North
27
Continue on US 69
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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North Dickinson Drive
28
Continue on US 69
9.3 mi
·
10 min
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US Highway 69 South
29
Continue on US 69
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marcus Street
30
Continue on US 69
11 mi
·
13 min
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US Highway 69 South
31
Continue on US 69
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Rusk Street
32
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
33
Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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Loop 287 Frontage Road
34
Continue on Loop 287
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Loop 287 Frontage Road
35
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
36
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus; TX 103
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Timberland Drive
37
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
38
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
21 mi
·
24 min
·
East Denman Avenue
39
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
40
Turn left onto TX 63
29 mi
·
43 min
·
East Main Street
41
Turn slight left onto FM 2799
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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FM 2799
42
Turn straight onto FM 2799
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Farm-to-Market Road 2799
43
Continue on FM 2799
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Houston Street
44
Turn right onto US 96
205 ft
·
5 sec
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South Wheeler Street
45
Arrive at destination
US 96
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour drive, departing early in the morning is recommended if you plan to tackle it in one day, but splitting it over two days is more advisable. With two recommended stops, plan to break up the 567.4 miles to avoid fatigue. The longest stretch without frequent exits is 183 miles on US 84, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on the fuel cost estimate of $86 for budgeting purposes.
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 283.7 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 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 125 miles or 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 283.7 miles or 4h 49m 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 283.7 miles or 4h 49m
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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jasper, 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 284 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Jasper, TX
Aim for roughly 284 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 125 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 US 84 for about 183 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
187 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
374 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 Mesquite, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
284 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Fort Worth, TX after about 284 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 125 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 283.7 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 284 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 356.9 — 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
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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
7
321.3 mi into trip
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~5h 29m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
356.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 175 East: Kaufman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 479B
Toward US 175 East: Kaufman
5
356.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 7m in
|
US 175 / C F Hawn Freeway
Merge onto US 175 / C F Hawn Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$85.74 one way
$171.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
199 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $93.84 | $187.69 |
| premium | $4.54 | $101.31 | $202.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $125.27 | $250.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 198.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $60 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 170.2 | 2 | $59.58 | $27.24 |
| Efficient EV | 141.9 | 1 | $49.65 | $22.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 227 | 2 | $79.44 | $36.31 |
Gas CO2
199 kg
EV CO2
66 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Jasper, TX
Late night in Jasper on Tuesday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Mesquite, TX
374 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
13 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 23m 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 route is primarily highway, with 76% of the drive on major roads like US 84. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on US 84, covering 183 miles. The drive transitions from highway cruising to surface roads as you near Jasper. Expect a good amount of rural cruising before merging onto the C F Hawn Freeway as you approach your destination.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 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?
8/10
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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 567.4 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 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 321.3 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Lubbock, TX to Jasper, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Shreveport along the way.
Shreveport
298.7 mi in
|
~5h 5m
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via I 20
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 Jasper, TX
Full guide →Jasper is a city in the Deep East region of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Jasper County Courthouse — building in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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 — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 284 miles on day one.
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 Jasper, 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. 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; at 321.3 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.4 hours each way, a round trip means 20.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Jasper, 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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