Lubbock, TX to Lakehills, TX is 368.3 miles and takes about 6h 37m via US Highway 84 and US 83, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that keeps you within the familiar Great Plains region of Texas for its entirety. It's a solid option for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without much complexity. You'll be spending a good portion of your time on major highways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.2 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi
44m
US 83
40 mi
38m
State Highway 153
29.5 mi
33m
Ellis Street
29.4 mi
31m
East Highway 84
26.9 mi
26m
South 7th Street
16.5 mi
18m
FM 2111
12.3 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Lakehills, TX.
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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
6.5 mi·6 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 244Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
14
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Southwest Georgia Avenue
15
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
16
Continue on TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
17
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
18
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
19
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·TX 158
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
21
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi·18 min·South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Grassmeyer Street
23
Continue on US 83
29 mi·31 min·Ellis Street
24
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi·38 min·US 83
Toward I 10 East: San AntonioUse the left lane.
25
Continue on I 10
12 mi·12 min·I 10
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 508Toward TX 16
27
Turn right onto TX 16
0.3 mi·35 sec·Sidney Baker Street
Use the right lane.
28
Turn left onto Loop 534
4.3 mi·6 min·Veterans Highway
29
At end of road, turn left onto TX 173
11 mi·13 min·Bandera Highway
30
Continue on TX 173
11 mi·12 min·State Highway 173 North
31
Turn left onto 13th Street
94 ft·4 sec·13th Street
32
Continue on 13th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·13th Street
33
At end of road, turn left onto TX 16
8.8 mi·11 min·State Highway 16 South
34
Turn slight right
194 ft·7 sec
35
Turn straight onto FM 1283
9.2 mi·11 min·FM 1283
36
Turn right onto PR 37
1.0 mi·1 min·Park Road 37
37
Turn right onto Upland Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Upland Drive
38
Arrive at destination
Upland Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 37m estimated duration, starting your drive from Lubbock in the morning is advisable to comfortably reach Lakehills before dark. With only one recommended stop, you can be efficient with your breaks. Pay attention to fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, as services can be spaced out. The $56 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. This is a manageable one-day drive, so you have flexibility in your departure time.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.2 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 81 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.2 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakehills, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lubbock, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
This is one driving day of about 368.3 miles and 6h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 84 for about 73.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 321.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
122.2 mi into trip|~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
181.7 mi into trip|~3h 12m in|US 83 / South 7th Street
Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
269.5 mi into trip|~4h 46m in|US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
7
321.8 mi into trip|~5h 37m in|TX 16 / Sidney Baker Street
Turn right onto TX 16 / Sidney Baker Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.65 one way
$111.30 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg129 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$60.91
$121.83
premium
$4.54
$65.76
$131.52
diesel
$5.61
$81.32
$162.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.5
1
$38.67
$17.68
Efficient EV
92.1
1
$32.23
$14.73
EV Truck/SUV
147.3
1
$51.56
$23.57
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon
in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lakehills, TX
Afternoon
in Lakehills on Sunday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Eden, TX
184 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
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
6h 37m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 67% of this journey, meaning you'll primarily be on well-maintained, faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, so plan for a significant period without needing to navigate complex intersections or town traffic. While the profile suggests a generally consistent highway experience, transitions between different highways like US 84 and US 83 are part of the progression. This route is designed for steady progress rather than winding scenic byways.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.9 mi on US Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and Grassmeyer Street. You will hit about 21 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 Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 368.3 miles you will encounter 21 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. 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 181.7 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): 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.
Between Lubbock, TX and Lakehills, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 37m. Total distance: 368.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.9 miles on US Highway 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lakehills, 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. 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 181.7 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lakehills, TX before the return drive.
