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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Patton Village, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

9h 50m

Distance

539 mi

867 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$83

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
9h 41m ★
6 AM
9h 50m
8 AM
10h 8m
10 AM
9h 56m
12 PM
9h 54m
3 PM
9h 57m
5 PM
10h 7m
8 PM
9h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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city in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Patton Village, TX

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Trip Overview

Lubbock to Patton Village is 539 miles and takes about 9h 50m via US Highway 84 East and US Highway 84, with a fuel budget near $77 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This long-haul drive spans the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward path for those heading east. While the majority of your travel will be on major highways, the final leg shifts to surface roads. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover a significant distance within the state.

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

269.5 miles from Lubbock, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 84 East 98.3 mi 1h 48m
US Highway 84 73.9 mi 1h 14m
State Highway 153 69 mi 1h 14m
East State Highway 6 46.6 mi 46m
North Earl Rudder Freeway 30.1 mi 31m
East Highway 84 26.9 mi 26m
Aggie Expressway 24.7 mi 27m
Grand Parkway 24.2 mi 25m
Longest stretch: US Highway 84 East — 98.3 mi, about 1h 48m

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 Patton Village, TX.

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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 · 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 · US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 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 · 16 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
15

Turn right onto TX 70

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street
16

Continue on TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70
17

Turn left onto TX 153

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
18

Continue on TX 153

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Walnut Street
19

Continue on TX 153

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
20

At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283

9.4 mi · 10 min · US 84; US 283
21

Continue on US 67; US 84

21 mi · 24 min · US 67; US 84
22

Turn right onto US 84; US 183

1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
23

Continue on US 84; US 183

98 mi · 1 hr 48 min · US Highway 84 East
24

Continue on US 84

2.8 mi · 4 min · West McGregor Drive
25

Continue on US 84

5.3 mi · 5 min · West US Highway 84
26

Continue on US 84

6.7 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian Use the slight right lane.
28

Turn straight onto Woodway Drive

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Woodway Drive
29

Turn right onto West Loop 340

495 ft · 10 sec · West Loop 340
30

Keep slight left at fork onto West Loop 340

0.2 mi · 27 sec · West Loop 340
31

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
32

Merge onto TX 6; Loop 340

8.6 mi · 10 min · TX 6; Loop 340
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
34

Continue on TX 6

9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
35

Continue on TX 6

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Street
36

Continue on TX 6

37 mi · 37 min · East State Highway 6
37

Continue on TX 6

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
38

Continue on TX 6

6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
39

Continue on US 79; TX 6

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
40

Continue on US 190; TX 6

14 mi · 14 min · South State Highway 6
41

Continue on US 190; TX 6

30 mi · 31 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on TX 6

3.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 6
43

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe
44

Turn straight onto TX 105

0.2 mi · 24 sec · State Highway 6
45

Turn left onto TX 105

5.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 105
46

Turn straight onto TX 249

25 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47

Continue on TX 249 Toll

3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Continue on TBT

4.7 mi · 5 min · Tomball Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway, Boudreaux Road Use the slight right lane.
50

Turn straight onto TX 249

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Tomball Parkway
51

Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

0.4 mi · 43 sec · North Grand Parkway West
52

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 1 min · this road
Toward Toll 99
53

Merge onto TX 99 Toll

24 mi · 25 min · Grand Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 69 North: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55

Continue on TX 99 Toll

0.8 mi · 1 min · TX 99 Toll
56

Merge onto I 69; US 59

4.8 mi · 5 min · Eastex Freeway
57

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Exit 163 Toward Creekwood Lane Use the slight right lane.
58

Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
59

Turn right onto Creekwood Lane

203 ft · 8 sec · Creekwood Lane
Use the right lane.
60

Turn right onto 1st Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · 1st Street
61

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Main Street
62

Keep slight right at fork onto Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
63

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 9h 50m estimated drive time, this is best tackled as an overnight trip, splitting the 539 miles into two days. Aim to leave Lubbock early in the morning to maximize daylight for the first leg. Plan for at least two stops to stretch your legs and refuel, especially since the longest stretch without an exit is nearly 100 miles. Ensure you fill up your tank before heading into the less populated sections, as services can become sparse.

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 269.5 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.3 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 119 miles or 2h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 269.5 miles or 4h 49m 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 269.5 miles or 4h 49m

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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Patton Village, 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 270 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Patton Village, TX

Aim for roughly 270 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 119 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 98.3 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

178 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 Texas, USA; suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Mansfield, TX

356 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 Mansfield, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Springtown, TX

270 mi · about 4.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Springtown, TX after about 270 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Sweetwater, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 119 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Springtown, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 269.5 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 Highway 84 East if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 270 miles or 4.9 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.

Rest Area US-84 US-283

0 mi from route

Llano Estacado Picnic Area

0 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 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 mi from route

QuikTrip

1.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

1.3 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 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

The Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Brownwood, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13256436376

Visit website

Brown County Museum of History

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Brownwood, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13256411926

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 536.6 — 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 | ~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. 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,...
7
349.6 mi into trip | ~6h 19m in

Take the exit toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian
7
505 mi into trip | ~9h 8m in

Take the exit toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway, Boudreaux Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway, Boudreaux Roa...
7
536.6 mi into trip | ~9h 44m in

Take the exit toward Creekwood Lane

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 163 Toward Creekwood Lane

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$82.53 one way

$165.05 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 189 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.29 $91.08 $182.16
premium $4.64 $98.42 $196.84
diesel $6.18 $131.12 $262.24

Estimated Tolls: $0.58

Tomball Tollway (4.7 mi) $0.33
MCTRA 249 Tollway (3.6 mi) $0.25

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$83

Tolls

$1

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$213–$323

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 188.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $57 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 161.7 1 $56.60 $25.87
Efficient EV 134.8 1 $47.16 $21.56
EV Truck/SUV 215.6 2 $75.46 $34.50

Gas CO2

189 kg

EV CO2

63 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 Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Lubbock, TX

Afternoon in Lubbock on Saturday

Local time

3:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

35°F

Patchy Frost

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:25AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Patton Village, TX

Afternoon in Patton Village on Saturday

Local time

3:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Partly Cloudy

N 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:25AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

87°F

Mansfield, TX

356 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.

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

17 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 50m 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.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 353.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is largely a highway cruise, with 93% of the driving on major roads like US Highway 84 East and US Highway 84. You'll encounter a lengthy stretch of 98.3 miles on US Highway 84 East without needing to exit. The transition to State Highway 153 marks the end of extensive highway driving, introducing more rural cruising as you approach your destination.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
63 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.3 mi on US Highway 84 East.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 East and US Highway 84. 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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 27 significant decision points across 539 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 349.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

3,203 ft 86 ft

Total Climb

139 ft

Total Descent

3,256 ft

Highest Point

3,203 ft

Elevation Range

3,117 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 Patton Village, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian and Spur 515: Conroe - among others.

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

Loop 340: Robinson

349.6 mi in | ~6h 19m

Meridian

349.6 mi in | ~6h 19m

Spur 515: Conroe

465.8 mi in | ~8h 24m

Toll 99

505.9 mi in | ~9h 10m

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 Patton Village, TX

Full guide →

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.3 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 270 miles on day one.

Expect about $0.58 in tolls one way, starting with Tomball Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 14 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 Patton Village, 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 14 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 349.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Patton Village, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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