This 316.3-mile drive from Lubbock, TX to Lantana, TX is definitely achievable as a single-day trip, estimated to take around 5 hours and 52 minutes. You'll primarily be on 5th Street and US 82, with about 57% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $48. This route offers a mixed driving experience as you travel across the familiar Great Plains region of Texas. It's a straightforward trip, perfect if you're looking for a direct path without needing an overnight stop.
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
158.2 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
5th Street
93.5 mi
1h 38m
Central East Freeway
84.1 mi
1h 30m
US 82
49 mi
55m
US Highway 82
33.2 mi
34m
Idalou Road
24.7 mi
26m
East 5th Street
10.7 mi
15m
FM 407
10.1 mi
14m
Parkway Drive
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Lantana, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft·5 sec·19th Street
2
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·Avenue Q
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
366 ft·7 sec·Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward US 82 East
5
Merge onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
1.0 mi·1 min·Marsha Sharp Freeway
6
Continue on US 82
2.4 mi·3 min·Parkway Drive
7
Continue on US 62; US 82; TX 114
25 mi·26 min·Idalou Road
8
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·4th Street
9
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi·7 min·US Highway 82
10
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·West Main Street
11
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi·25 min·US Highway 82
12
Continue on US 82; TX 114
94 mi·1 hr 38 min·5th Street
13
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi·1 min·West California Street
14
Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi·40 sec·North Main Street
15
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 82
16
Take the exit onto US 82
48 mi·53 min·US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82
0.9 mi·1 min·US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
18
Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287
0.3 mi·19 sec·Central East Freeway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
82 mi·1 hr 27 min·Central East Freeway
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Toward FM 407: Justin
22
Continue on South US Highway 287
0.2 mi·39 sec·South US Highway 287
23
Turn left onto FM 407
4.5 mi·5 min·FM 407
24
Turn straight onto FM 407
5.7 mi·8 min·FM 407
25
Continue on FM 407
0.8 mi·1 min·West 1st Street
26
Turn left onto FM 156; FM 407
0.3 mi·44 sec·North FM 156
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto FM 407
11 mi·15 min·East 5th Street
Use the right lane.
28
Turn left onto Branch Crossing
0.5 mi·1 min·Branch Crossing
29
Turn right onto Lantana Trail
0.1 mi·23 sec·Lantana Trail
30
Turn left onto Golf Club Drive
47 ft·2 sec·Golf Club Drive
31
Arrive at destination
Golf Club Drive
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just under 6 hours, this is a manageable one-day trip. Aim for an early morning departure from Lubbock to give yourself plenty of daylight and flexibility. You'll have one recommended stop, so plan to break up the 316.3 miles accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before hitting that longest stretch of 93.5 miles on 5th Street, as refueling options might be less frequent in certain areas. The $48 fuel estimate is a good baseline for your budget.
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 158.2 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 70 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.2 miles or 2h 49m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lantana, 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 316.3 miles and 5h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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 5th Street for about 93.5 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 305 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 84 / Avenue Q
Turn right onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1 mi into trip|~1m in|Marsha Sharp Freeway
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
160.4 mi into trip|~2h 52m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North,...
6
208.5 mi into trip|~3h 46m in|US 82
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South:...
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305 mi into trip|~5h 35m in|FM 407 / East 5th Street
Turn right onto FM 407 / East 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.79 one way
$95.59 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$52.31
$104.63
premium
$4.54
$56.47
$112.95
diesel
$5.61
$69.84
$139.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.9
1
$33.21
$15.18
Efficient EV
79.1
0
$27.68
$12.65
EV Truck/SUV
126.5
1
$44.28
$20.24
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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 20, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lantana, TX
Late night
in Lantana on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
2 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
5h 52m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive for this 316.3-mile journey through Texas. While 57% of your travel will be on highways, you'll also navigate local roads, including stretches on 5th Street and the Central East Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 93.5 miles on 5th Street, so be prepared for a substantial segment without major turns. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced highway driving and more town-focused segments.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.5 mi on 5th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / Avenue Q.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 316.3 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: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 160.4 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Lantana, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 407: Justin along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 52m. Total distance: 316.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.5 miles on 5th Street. 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 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 Lantana, 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: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 160.4 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lantana, TX before the return drive.
