Trip from Lubbock, TX to Palmview, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 11m
Distance
631.8 mi
1,017 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$87
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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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Palmview, TX
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Trip Overview
Lubbock to Palmview is 631.8 miles and takes about 11 hours 11 minutes via US Highway 84 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $99 and an overnight recommendation. This long-haul drive crosses Texas from the Great Plains region to its southern edge, also within the Great Plains. Expect a significant amount of time on major highways, making it a trip best suited for those who don't mind extended periods behind the wheel. Consider breaking this trip into two days to make the most of your travel time and arrive refreshed.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
315.9 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 10 | 71.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| Lucian Adams Freeway | 66.8 mi | 1h 8m |
| South Nueces Street | 66.2 mi | 1h 10m |
| Falfurrias Expressway | 55.8 mi | 58m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| US 83 | 40 mi | 38m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~537 veh/hr typical · worst 948
Quietest
3 AM
~95 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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 Palmview, TX.
Start on US 62; TX 114
Turn left onto US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Turn left onto Spur 575
Turn right onto TX 207
Turn straight onto TX 207
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
Take the exit
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
Turn right onto TX 70
Continue on TX 70
Turn left onto TX 153
Turn right onto FM 2111
Turn left onto TX 158
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
Turn left onto US 83
Continue on US 83
Continue on US 83
Take the exit onto US 83
Continue on I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
Continue on West Market Street
Continue on East Market Street
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 37; US 281
Continue on I 37; US 281
Take the exit onto US 281 South
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
Take the exit
Merge onto I 2; US 83
Take the exit
Turn straight onto West Expressway 83
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 11-hour driving time, this is definitely an overnight trip. Plan to leave Lubbock in the morning, aiming to cover a good portion of the distance before stopping for the night. The longest stretch on US Highway 84 is nearly 74 miles, so be sure to fuel up before entering that segment if you're concerned about availability. You'll have about $99 in fuel costs to budget for this approximately 631.8-mile drive. Breaking the drive into two days will make the 11+ hours much more manageable.
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.
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 139 miles or 2h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 315.9 miles or 5h 31m 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 315.9 miles or 5h 31m
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 10h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palmview, 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 316 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Palmview, TX
Aim for roughly 316 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
208 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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
417 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 San Antonio, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
316 mi · about 5.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 316 miles or 5.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
A short stop after about 139 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 315.9 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.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 316 miles or 5.6 hours on the road.
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.
Brooks County Rest Area
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
Scenic View
TA
Love's Travel Stop
Love's Travel Stop
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Rest Area
Rest Area
Picnic Area
Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Live Oak County Southbound Rest Area
Live Oak County Northbound Rest Area
Service Plaza
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Love's Travel Stop
Flying J Travel Center
Pilot Travel Center
TA
Service Plaza
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
QuikTrip
Picnic Area
Pilot Travel Center
Pilot Travel Center
Love's Travel Stop
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Flying J Travel Center
Schreiner Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Junction, Texas
+13254463880
Visit websiteMackenzie Main City Park
Near the start, short detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
Visit websiteAmerican Windmill Museum
Near the start, short detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18067478734
Visit websiteLions Park
Near the end, short detour
Mission, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19565808650
Visit websiteNational Butterfly Center
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Mission, Texas
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+19565835400
Visit websiteCascade Caverns
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Boerne, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+18307558080
Visit websiteSouth Llano River State Park
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Junction, Texas
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+13254463994
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 295 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 382.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$86.54 one way
$173.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $96.66 | $193.32 |
| premium | $4.23 | $105.09 | $210.19 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $119.30 | $238.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$87
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$217–$327
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 221.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 189.5 | 2 | $66.34 | $30.33 |
| Efficient EV | 158 | 1 | $55.28 | $25.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 252.7 | 3 | $88.45 | $40.44 |
Gas CO2
221 kg
EV CO2
74 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.
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
10:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:35PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:32PM CDT until July 21 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
Palmview, TX
Morning in Palmview on Sunday
Local time
10:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
98°F
Partly Sunny
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:35PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:32PM CDT until July 21 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi 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
16 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
11h 11m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 73% of this 631.8-mile drive on major highways. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 73.9 miles on US Highway 84. The Lucian Adams Freeway will mark a transition to more urban-influenced driving as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of rural cruising and highway speeds throughout this trip.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.7 miles in near US 84.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 631.8 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: 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.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
928 ft
Total Descent
3,984 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
3,121 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 Palmview, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Downtown.
Sh 70 South
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
San Angelo
Downtown
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 Palmview, TX
Full guide →Founded 1978
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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