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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Parker, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 1m
Distance
424.8 mi
684 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 53m
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6 AM
8h 1m
8 AM
8h 18m
10 AM
8h 7m
12 PM
8h 5m
3 PM
8h 8m
5 PM
8h 17m
8 PM
7h 56m
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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Parker, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Lubbock, TX to Parker, TX is 424.8 miles and takes about 8h 1m via US Highway 84 East, with a fuel budget near $63 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily traverses the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a predominantly highway experience. You'll be on the road for a solid chunk of the day, covering over 420 miles. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, efficient drive across the state without extensive detours, keeping your travel time and budget in mind.
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
212.4 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 East | 80 mi | 1h 26m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| Highway 36 | 32.3 mi | 44m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| US 84 | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| TX 36 | 15.7 mi | 22m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84 East
— 80 mi, about 1h 26m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 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 Parker, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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6 sec
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19th Street
2
Turn left onto US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q
3
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
4
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
5
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
7
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
8
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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East 15th Street
9
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Ralls Road
10
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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North Avenue F
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US Highway 84
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
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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
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
18
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Walnut Street
19
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
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10 min
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US 84; US 283
21
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
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24 min
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US 67; US 84
22
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Garmon Drive
23
Continue on US 84; US 183
80 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
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US Highway 84 East
24
Turn right onto TX 36 Business
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Highway 36 Business
25
Continue on TX 36
32 mi
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44 min
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Highway 36
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on FM 2305
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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West Adams Avenue
27
Continue on TX 53
1.1 mi
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1 min
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West Central Avenue
28
Turn left onto TX 53; Spur 290
216 ft
·
3 sec
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North 3rd Street
29
Turn right onto TX 53
12 mi
·
14 min
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West Adams Avenue
30
Turn right onto FM 485
15 mi
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18 min
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FM 485
31
Turn right onto US 77
4.6 mi
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5 min
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US 77
32
Turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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East 4th Street
33
Continue on US 77; US 190; TX 36
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Kemp Street
34
Continue on US 77; US 190; TX 36
12 mi
·
13 min
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East 1st Street
35
At end of road, turn left onto US 79; US 190; TX 36
1.3 mi
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2 min
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US 79; US 190; TX 36
Use the left lane.
36
Turn right onto TX 36
16 mi
·
22 min
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TX 36
37
Turn left onto TX 21
11 mi
·
11 min
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State Highway 21 East
38
Turn right onto FM 50
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Farm to Market Road 50
39
Arrive at destination
FM 50
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour drive time, it's best to start your day early from Lubbock to ensure a comfortable arrival in Parker. With two recommended stops, you can easily break up the 424.8 miles into manageable segments. Plan your fuel stops carefully, especially as you move from the main highway sections onto State Highway 153, and keep an eye on your fuel budget, estimated at $63. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 80 miles on US Highway 84 East, so use that as a benchmark for your first leg.
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 212.4 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 93 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 212.4 miles or 3h 44m 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 212.4 miles or 3h 44m
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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parker, 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 212 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Parker, TX
Aim for roughly 212 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 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 Highway 84 East for about 80 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
212 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 Bangs, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
212 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Bangs, TX after about 212 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 212.4 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 East if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 212 miles or 4 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.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
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
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Staging Area
1.5 mi from route
Staging Area
1.7 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
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 websiteAmerican 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 websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 394.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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~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,...
4
204.5 mi into trip
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~3h 35m in
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US 84; US 283
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
Navigation decision point
4
351.3 mi into trip
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~6h 28m in
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TX 53; Spur 290 / North 3rd Street
Turn left onto TX 53; Spur 290 / North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
394.9 mi into trip
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~7h 21m in
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US 79; US 190; TX 36
At end of road, turn left onto US 79; US 190; TX 36
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.77 one way
$127.54 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
149 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $70.56 | $141.12 |
| premium | $4.57 | $76.35 | $152.69 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $104.96 | $209.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$194–$304
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 148.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 127.4 | 1 | $44.60 | $20.39 |
| Efficient EV | 106.2 | 1 | $37.17 | $16.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 169.9 | 2 | $59.47 | $27.19 |
Gas CO2
149 kg
EV CO2
50 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
Late night in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 5 to 10 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Parker, TX
Late night in Parker on Thursday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny
E 0 to 5 mph
2% chance
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.
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
4 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 1m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 89% of the 424.8 miles on major roads. You'll experience an 80-mile stretch on US Highway 84 East, which will likely feel like consistent cruising. The route transitions to surface roads, including State Highway 153, as you approach your destination. Expect a steady pace for the majority of your trip, with a shift to more local traffic as you get closer to Parker.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80 mi on US Highway 84 East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 East and US Highway 84. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 19 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 204.5 miles (US 84; US 283): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
243 ft
Total Climb
119 ft
Total Descent
3,078 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
2,960 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 Parker, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Sh 70 South
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
San Angelo
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
About the Cities
Starting in Lubbock, TX
Full guide →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 Parker, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Southfork Ranch — conference and event center located in Parker, Texas, U.S.
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
8h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80 miles on US Highway 84 East. 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 212 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 15 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Parker, 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 15 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 204.5 miles (US 84; US 283): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Parker, 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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