Trip from Lubbock, TX to Livingston, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

9h 31m

Distance

547.8 mi

882 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$75

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

9h 23m ★

6 AM

9h 32m

8 AM

9h 49m

10 AM

9h 38m

12 PM

9h 36m

3 PM

9h 38m

5 PM

9h 48m

8 PM

9h 26m

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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Livingston, TX

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Trip Overview

Lubbock, TX to Livingston, TX is 547.8 miles and takes about 9h 31m via US 84 and I-45, with a fuel budget near $83 and an overnight drive recommended. This long-distance drive spans across Texas, starting in the Great Plains region and concluding in a similar landscape, offering a straightforward journey primarily on major highways. With a recommended two-day pace, you'll have ample time to break up the nearly 10-hour drive, making it a manageable trip for most travelers. Plan for a steady pace across the state, focusing on efficiency and comfort.

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

273.9 miles from Lubbock, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 84	183 mi	3h 5m
I 45	129.9 mi	2h 9m
US Highway 84	73.9 mi	1h 14m
US 287	50.7 mi	56m
Phelps Drive	42.5 mi	49m
East Highway 84	26.9 mi	26m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway	22.6 mi	24m
Slaton Road	4.8 mi	6m

Longest stretch: US 84 — 183 mi, about 3h 5m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,680 veh/hr typical · worst 2,135

Quietest

2 AM

~202 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 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 Livingston, TX.

Start on US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 6 sec · 19th Street

Turn left onto US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q

Continue on US 84

4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

Continue on US 84

6.9 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Ralls Road

Turn straight onto TX 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 287

51 mi · 56 min · US 287

Exit 444 Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 45 South: Corsicana

Merge onto I 45; US 287

130 mi · 2 hr 9 min · I 45; US 287

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 190

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 190

Toward Texas 30, US 190 East: 11th Street

Turn left onto US 190; TX 30

1.9 mi · 3 min · 11th Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 190; TX 30

42 mi · 49 min · Phelps Drive

Turn left onto US 59 Business

11 ft · 0 sec · North Washington Avenue

Arrive at destination

US 59 Business

Trip Plan

Given the 9-hour 31-minute duration, splitting this drive over two days is highly recommended for comfort and safety. Aim to depart Lubbock in the morning to make good progress on US 84. Your longest stretch without a major change in highway is 183 miles on US 84, so plan for a fuel and rest stop before or within that segment. Consider stopping for the night around the halfway point or slightly beyond to divide the driving as evenly as possible. Always keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer stretches.

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 273.9 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 39m 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 121 miles or 2h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 273.9 miles or 4h 39m 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 273.9 miles or 4h 39m

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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livingston, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lubbock, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 274 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Livingston, TX

Aim for roughly 274 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 121 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.

city in and county seat of Titus County, Texas, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Mount Pleasant, TX

181 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.

city in and county seat of Ellis County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Waxahachie, TX

362 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 Waxahachie, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Mineral Wells, TX

274 mi · about 4.8h in

A practical overnight split lands near Mineral Wells, TX after about 274 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Sweetwater, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 121 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mineral Wells, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 273.9 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.

Overnight split

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Waxahachie, Texas

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12149801053

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

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18179302577

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 372.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

298.7 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in | 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

321.3 mi into trip | ~5h 29m in | US 287

Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 444 Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

372 mi into trip | ~6h 26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Corsicana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 45 South: Corsicana

372.5 mi into trip | ~6h 27m in | I 45; US 287

Merge onto I 45; US 287

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$75.03 one way

$150.06 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 192 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$83.81	$167.62
premium	$4.23	$91.12	$182.24
diesel	$4.80	$103.43	$206.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$75

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$205–$315

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 191.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	164.3	2	$57.52	$26.29
Efficient EV	137	1	$47.93	$21.91
EV Truck/SUV	219.1	2	$76.69	$35.06

Gas CO2

192 kg

EV CO2

64 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.

Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026

Origin

Lubbock, TX

Late night in Lubbock on Monday

Local time

3:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 10 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 4:33PM CDT until July 16 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:29PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Destination

Livingston, TX

Late night in Livingston on Monday

Local time

3:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 4:33PM CDT until July 16 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:29PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

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

10 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

9h 31m 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 largely defined by its highway focus, with 85% of the journey on major roadways like US 84 and I-45. Expect a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 183 miles on US 84, indicating long, consistent segments of driving. While the profile is described as a long-distance drive, the prevalence of highways suggests a generally efficient and predictable experience behind the wheel, rather than a winding or technically challenging road. You'll likely encounter a mix of open highway and sections that feel more like traditional interstates.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

21 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 I 45. You will hit about 12 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 547.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 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 (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

3,203 ft 169 ft

Total Climb

83 ft

Total Descent

3,116 ft

Highest Point

3,203 ft

Elevation Range

3,033 ft

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 Livingston, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport, Waxahachie and Texas 30.

Shreveport

298.7 mi in | ~5h 5m | via I 20

Waxahachie

321.3 mi in | ~5h 29m | via US 287

Texas 30

502.5 mi in | ~8h 37m | via US 190

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Sugar Browns Coffee Co.

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Lubbock, TX

Cuisine: coffee_shop;pastry;kolache

Visit website

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lubbock, TX

Cuisine: bubble_tea

Hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30; Su...

Visit website

Burrito King

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Lubbock, TX

Cuisine: mexican

Hours: Tu-Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 08:00-15:00

Visit website

Claraboya Scratch Kitchen Bar

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lubbock, TX

Hours: Su 06:00-14:00; Mo-Th 06:00-10:00,11:00-...

Visit website

The West Table

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lubbock, TX

Cuisine: american;brunch;dessert

Cha Cha's

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lubbock, TX

Cuisine: american;mexican

Italian Garden

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lubbock, TX

Cuisine: italian

Giorgio's Pizza

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lubbock, TX

Cuisine: pizza

Thurber Smokestack

Attraction

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Santa Land

Attraction

Hotel

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lubbock, TX

Best Western Plus

Hotel

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Villa Town

Hotel

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

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 Livingston, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1902

Top landmarks

• Polk County Courthouse and 1905 Courthouse Annex — building in Livingston, Polk County, Texas

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

9h 31m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

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 274 miles on day one.

Yes — we found about 45 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 Livingston, 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. There are 45 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.5 hours each way, a round trip means 19.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Livingston, 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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