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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Llano, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
303.8 mi
489 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 15m
★
6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 20m
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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Llano, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Lubbock to Llano is 303.8 miles and takes about 5h 28m via US Highway 84 and State Highway 71, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region of West Texas into a similar landscape as you approach Central Texas. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a solid option for a single-day excursion. The relatively short duration and manageable distance mean you can get on the road mid-morning and still arrive with plenty of daylight left.
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
151.9 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 71 | 47.2 mi | 50m |
| East Broadway Street | 32 mi | 37m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| South 7th Street | 16.5 mi | 18m |
| FM 2111 | 12.3 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 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 Llano, TX.
1
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
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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
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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
·
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
29 mi
·
33 min
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State Highway 153
18
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
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FM 2111
19
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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TX 158
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
21
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
·
18 min
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South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 83
20 mi
·
21 min
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Grassmeyer Street
23
Turn left onto US 87
32 mi
·
37 min
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East Broadway Street
24
Continue on US 87
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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Commerce Street
25
Turn right onto US 87; US 190; US 377
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bridge Street
26
Turn left onto TX 71
47 mi
·
50 min
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State Highway 71
27
Turn left onto TX 29; TX 71
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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TX 29; TX 71
28
Turn right onto TX 16; TX 71
215 ft
·
8 sec
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Bessemer Avenue
29
Turn left
160 ft
·
13 sec
30
Turn right
56 ft
·
6 sec
31
Turn right onto TX 71; TX 16
190 ft
·
3 sec
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Bessemer Avenue
32
Turn slight right
85 ft
·
3 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 28m estimated drive time, leaving Lubbock after breakfast should get you to Llano comfortably before sunset. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 73.9-mile stretch on US Highway 84, as services might be more spread out in that section. Your estimated fuel cost is around $48, so budget accordingly. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
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 151.9 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 39m 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 67 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.9 miles or 2h 39m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Llano, 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.
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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 303.8 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151.9 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 Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 miles.
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
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
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
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 303.7 — 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
|
~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,...
5
181.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
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US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
181.7 mi into trip
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~3h 12m in
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US 83 / South 7th Street
Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
303.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 27m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.12 one way
$92.24 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.83 | $101.67 |
| premium | $4.58 | $54.78 | $109.56 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $63.99 | $127.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.1 | 1 | $31.90 | $14.58 |
| Efficient EV | 76 | 0 | $26.58 | $12.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.5 | 1 | $42.53 | $19.44 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon in Lubbock on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
SSE 10 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Llano, TX
Afternoon in Llano on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
SE 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
70°F
Roscoe, TX
152 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
2 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
5h 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 71% of the 303.8 miles on major roadways like US Highway 84. You'll experience a longest stretch of 73.9 miles on US Highway 84 before transitioning to surface streets like East Broadway Street as you approach your destination. The bulk of your time will be spent on open highway, likely with fewer exits and more consistent cruising speeds. This means you'll spend most of your time on the main roads, with a shorter section on local streets.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and State Highway 71. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 115.7 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 28m drive. You will face about 20 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 181.6 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
1,028 ft
Total Climb
640 ft
Total Descent
2,815 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
2,175 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 Llano, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Sh 70 South
122.2 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
122.2 mi in
|
~2h 6m
San Angelo
122.2 mi in
|
~2h 6m
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 websiteThe Coffee Shop
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteBurkhart Cafe
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: sandwich;pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr 11:00-17:00
Visit websiteWest Straw's Boba Tea
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 websiteSubway
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0 mi from route
Llano, TX
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 09:00-22:00
Visit websiteBurrito 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 websiteTaco Bell
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Llano, TX
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: 09:00-24:00
Visit websiteSonic
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Llano, TX
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa 08...
Visit websiteM&M Donuts
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0 mi from route
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 websiteSanta Land
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Llano County Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Llano, TX
Hours: We-Sa 10:00-16:00
Visit websiteThe Buddy Holly Center
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Visit websiteBadu House
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cassaday Grey Granite Company Office Building
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Lubbock High School
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bruhl's Drugstore, Former Site of
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Pioneer Pocket Hotel
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Southern Hotel
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
TX
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 Llano, TX
Full guide →Founded 1856
Llano is a small city in the Central Hill Country of Texas. The town is the county seat of Llano County and is also known as the "Deer Capitol of Texas."
Top landmarks
- • Llano County Courthouse and Jail — historic place in Llano, Llano County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 28m. Total distance: 303.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
Yes — we found about 9 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.
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. There are 9 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 181.6 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Llano, 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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