Lubbock to Mount Pleasant is 437.7 miles and takes about 8h 4m via US 82, with a fuel budget near $65 and likely an overnight stop. This drive spans across Texas, moving from the Great Plains region toward the eastern part of the state. It's a predominantly highway route, suggesting a more direct path for getting from point A to point B. With a recommended two days for the trip, you'll have ample time to break up the driving and make a couple of planned stops along the way.
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
218.9 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 82
206 mi
3h 49m
5th Street
93.5 mi
1h 38m
US Highway 82
33.2 mi
34m
US Highway 271 South
27.2 mi
30m
Idalou Road
24.7 mi
26m
Central East Freeway
16.4 mi
16m
North US Highway 271
11.7 mi
13m
US 271 Business
4.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 206 mi, about 3h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Mount Pleasant, 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
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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
14 mi·14 min·Central East Freeway
21
Take the exit onto US 82
157 mi·2 hr 53 min·US 82
Toward US 82 East: Henrietta, GainesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
22
Take the exit
367 ft·10 sec
23
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·29 sec·this road
24
Merge onto Loop 286
3.4 mi·4 min·Northwest Loop 286
25
Continue on Loop 286
3.7 mi·4 min·Southeast Loop 286
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
27
Keep slight left at fork
90 ft·3 sec
28
Turn right onto US 271
0.7 mi·44 sec·Clarksville Street
29
Continue on US 271
19 mi·21 min·US Highway 271 South
30
Continue on US 271
1.0 mi·1 min·Paris Road
31
Continue on US 271; FM 909
487 ft·6 sec·Halesboro Street
32
Continue on US 271
0.2 mi·13 sec·Broadway
33
Continue on US 271
0.9 mi·59 sec·Mount Pleasant Road
34
Continue on US 271
8.3 mi·9 min·US Highway 271 South
35
Continue on US 271
0.7 mi·49 sec·North First Street
36
Continue on US 271
12 mi·13 min·North US Highway 271
37
Turn straight onto US 271 Business
4.4 mi·6 min·US 271 Business
38
Turn right onto US 271 Bus
0.5 mi·54 sec·North Madison Avenue
39
Turn left onto FM 899
380 ft·12 sec·West 1st Street
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Arrive at destination
East 1st Street
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour drive time, this trip is best split over two days to avoid fatigue. Consider leaving Lubbock in the morning and aiming for your first overnight stop around the halfway point, perhaps after completing the 206-mile stretch on US 82. You'll have two recommended stops, so plan these strategically to include a meal or a chance to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway segments, as services can sometimes be spaced 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 218.9 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206 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 96 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 218.9 miles or 3h 57m 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 218.9 miles or 3h 57m
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 6h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Pleasant, 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 219 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Mount Pleasant, TX
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 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 82 for about 206 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 225.8 — 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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225.8 mi into trip|~4h 4m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.95 one way
$119.90 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg153 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$66.96
$133.93
premium
$4.23
$72.81
$145.61
diesel
$4.80
$82.65
$165.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$190–$300
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
131.3
1
$45.96
$21.01
Efficient EV
109.4
1
$38.30
$17.51
EV Truck/SUV
175.1
2
$61.28
$28.01
Gas CO2
153 kg
EV CO2
51 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 7:48PM CDT until July 17 at 4:47PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:29PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Mount Pleasant, TX
Late night
in Mount Pleasant on Monday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
0 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 7:48PM CDT until July 17 at 4:47PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:29PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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
7 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
8h 4m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 69% of this 437.7-mile trip, with the longest continuous stretch on US 82 covering 206 miles. The main roads include US 82 and 5th Street. Expect a mostly highway profile, which means you'll likely encounter stretches of consistent speed limits before transitioning to surface roads. This route involves significant highway cruising.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 206 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and 5th Street. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 437.7 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft403 ft
Total Climb
82 ft
Total Descent
2,882 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
2,800 ft
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 Mount Pleasant, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Gainesville 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
The longest stretch is about 206 miles on US 82. 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 219 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 11 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 Mount Pleasant, 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 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Mount Pleasant, TX before the return drive.
