Rest Area US-84 US-283
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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Lake Jackson, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 36m
Distance
554.2 mi
892 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 27m
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6 AM
10h 37m
8 AM
10h 56m
10 AM
10h 43m
12 PM
10h 41m
3 PM
10h 44m
5 PM
10h 55m
8 PM
10h 31m
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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Lake Jackson, TX
Thilina Alagiyawanna
Trip Overview
Lubbock to Lake Jackson is 554.2 miles and takes about 10 hours 36 minutes via Texas State Highway 71 and US Highway 84, with a fuel budget near $87 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though it's best as an overnight trip. This long-haul drive crosses from the Great Plains region of West Texas to another part of the Great Plains in Central Texas. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward trip for those who prefer consistent driving. With 3 recommended stops and a suggested 2 days for the trip, you can break up the 10+ hours of driving comfortably.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
277.1 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State Highway 71 | 78.7 mi | 1h 23m |
| 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 |
| TX-36 | 29.4 mi | 44m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
Longest stretch:
Texas State Highway 71
— 78.7 mi, about 1h 23m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,210 veh/hr typical · worst 1,594
Quietest
3 AM
~203 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 31 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 Lake Jackson, 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
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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
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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
·
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
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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
79 mi
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1 hr 23 min
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Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
365 ft
·
8 sec
Toward TX 71 East, TX 71 BUS: Columbus, El Campo
40
Continue on TX 71
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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TX 71
Toward TX 71 East, TX 71 BUS: Columbus, El Campo
41
Turn right onto TX 71
9.7 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 71 South
42
Turn left onto US 90 Alt
7.4 mi
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8 min
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US Highway 90A
43
Continue on US 90 Alt
0.8 mi
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1 min
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South McCarty Avenue
44
Continue on US 90 Alt
0.3 mi
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54 sec
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Boothe Drive
45
Continue on US 90 Alt; FM 102
0.8 mi
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1 min
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East Main Street
46
Continue on US 90 Alt
5.4 mi
·
5 min
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US Highway 90A
47
Continue on US 90 Alt
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
48
Continue on US 90 Alt
9.1 mi
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13 min
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US Highway 90A
49
Continue on US 90 Alt
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Main Street
50
Continue on US 90 Alt
5.0 mi
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7 min
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US Highway 90A West
51
Turn right onto FM 1875
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Beasley Road
52
Continue on FM 1875
2.8 mi
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5 min
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Taverner Road
53
At end of road, turn right onto Loop 540
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Loop 540
54
Turn left onto FM 360
8.9 mi
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15 min
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FM 360
55
Turn right onto TX 36
29 mi
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44 min
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TX-36
56
Turn left onto TX 332; FM 521
7.5 mi
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11 min
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TX 332; FM 521
Use the left lane.
57
Continue on Oyster Creek Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Oyster Creek Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
58
Turn right onto Oak Drive
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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Oak Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
59
Turn left onto Center Way
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Center Way
60
Continue on Center Way
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Center Way
61
Turn right onto Magnolia Street
53 ft
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2 sec
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Magnolia Street
62
Arrive at destination
Magnolia Street
Trip Plan
Given the 10.5-hour estimated drive time, splitting this into two days is highly recommended for a more relaxed experience. Aim to depart Lubbock in the morning to make good progress, utilizing the 3 suggested stops to stretch and refuel. The longest stretch without a major turn is 78.7 miles on Texas State Highway 71, so plan your breaks accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially when transitioning off the main highways towards the end of your trip, as services might be more spread out.
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 277.1 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.7 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 277.1 miles or 4h 58m 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 277.1 miles or 4h 58m
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 9h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Jackson, 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 277 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lake Jackson, TX
Aim for roughly 277 miles and 5.3 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 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Texas State Highway 71 for about 78.7 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 San Antonio, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
277 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 277 miles or 5.3 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 277.1 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Texas State Highway 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 277 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
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.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
San Saba Picnic Area
0 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
Buc-ee's
0.9 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.1 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
Sea Center Texas
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lake Jackson, Texas
Hours: 9 am–4 pm
+19792920100
Visit websiteLake Jackson Historical Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lake Jackson, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+19792971570
Visit websiteMorrison Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lake Jackson, Texas
+19792974533
Visit websiteMackenzie 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 websiteLake Jackson Recreation Center
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lake Jackson, Texas
Hours: 5:45 am–9 pm
+19792974533
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 websiteA.A. MacLean Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lake Jackson, Texas
Hours: 5 am–12 pm
+19792974533
Visit websiteBrazosport Museum of Natural Science
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Clute, Texas
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+19792657661
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 544.9 — 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,...
6
340.8 mi into trip
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~6h 9m in
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183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
376.6 mi into trip
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~6h 48m in
Take the exit toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom Internation...
6
544.9 mi into trip
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~10h 20m in
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TX 332; FM 521
Turn left onto TX 332; FM 521
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$75.91 one way
$151.82 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
194 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $84.79 | $169.58 |
| premium | $4.23 | $92.18 | $184.37 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $104.64 | $209.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
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
$76
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$207–$317
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 193.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 166.3 | 2 | $58.19 | $26.60 |
| Efficient EV | 138.6 | 1 | $48.49 | $22.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 221.7 | 2 | $77.59 | $35.47 |
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
Late night in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
3:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
22% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 4:52PM CDT until July 19 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 19 at 4:49PM CDT until July 19 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Lake Jackson, TX
Late night in Lake Jackson on Monday
Local time
3:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
S 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 4:52PM CDT until July 19 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 19 at 4:49PM CDT until July 19 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
91°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
1 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
10h 36m 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 driving, with 92% of the trip on major roads. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous driving on Texas State Highway 71, covering 78.7 miles. After the highway segments, you'll transition to surface roads for the remaining 8% of your travel. Expect a consistent cruising experience with fewer exits during the long highway portions.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
62 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.7 mi on Texas State Highway 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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
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 25 significant decision points across 554.2 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 340.8 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
33 ft
Total Descent
3,226 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
3,193 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 Lake Jackson, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo, 71 Toll East and El Campo.
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
El Campo
460.3 mi in
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~8h 18m
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 Lake Jackson, TX
Full guide →Founded 1944
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.7 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 277 miles on day one.
Expect about $1.00 in tolls one way, starting with 183A Toll Road. 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.
Yes — we found about 17 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 Lake Jackson, 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 340.8 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.6 hours each way, a round trip means 21.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lake Jackson, 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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