Trip from Lubbock, TX to Poteet, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 25m

Distance

413.2 mi

665 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

7h 15m ★

6 AM

7h 25m

8 AM

7h 46m

10 AM

7h 33m

12 PM

7h 30m

3 PM

7h 34m

5 PM

7h 45m

8 PM

7h 19m

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

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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city in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

Poteet, TX

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Trip Overview

Lubbock to Poteet is 413 miles and takes about 7 hours 25 minutes via US Highway 84 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily travels through the Great Plains region of Texas, transitioning from the more open landscapes of West Texas into the South Texas Plains. With a recommended one-day drive, it's a straightforward trip mostly on highways, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. You can expect a consistent driving experience for most of the journey.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

206.6 miles from Lubbock, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 84	73.9 mi	1h 14m
I 10	71.7 mi	1h 14m
Grassmeyer Street	41.9 mi	44m
US 83	40 mi	38m
State Highway 153	29.5 mi	33m
Ellis Street	29.4 mi	31m
East Highway 84	26.9 mi	26m
State Highway 16 South	16.7 mi	24m

Longest stretch: US Highway 84 — 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~2,004 veh/hr typical · worst 2,493

Quietest

2 AM

~218 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.2×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

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 Poteet, TX.

Start on US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 6 sec · 19th Street

Turn left onto US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q

Continue on US 84

4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

Continue on US 84

6.9 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Ralls Road

Turn straight onto TX 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

6.5 mi · 6 min · US 84

Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 244 Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

Turn right onto TX 70

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street

Continue on TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70

Turn left onto TX 153

29 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

Turn right onto FM 2111

12 mi · 13 min · FM 2111

Turn left onto TX 158

6.3 mi · 7 min · TX 158

At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83

387 ft · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

Turn left onto US 83

17 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 83

42 mi · 44 min · Grassmeyer Street

Continue on US 83

29 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

Take the exit onto US 83

40 mi · 38 min · US 83

Toward I 10 East: San Antonio Use the left lane.

Continue on I 10

54 mi · 54 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

17 mi · 19 min · I 10; US 87

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

2.3 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

0.3 mi · 22 sec · McDermott Freeway

Toward I 35 South, US 87 South, I 10 East: Laredo, Houston

Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87

0.7 mi · 49 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

5.4 mi · 6 min · South Pan Am Expressway

Toward I 10 East, US 87 South, Spur 536: Houston, South Alamo Street Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Exit 149 Toward Spur 422: Poteet, Palo Alto Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South

0.9 mi · 1 min · Interstate 35 South

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn left onto Spur 422

1.7 mi · 3 min · Poteet Jourdanton Freeway

Continue on TX 16

2.7 mi · 3 min · Palo Alto Road

Continue on TX 16

17 mi · 24 min · State Highway 16 South

Turn left onto Loop 282; FM 476

1.2 mi · 2 min · School Drive

Arrive at destination

FM 3498

Trip Plan

Given this is a single-day drive of approximately 7 hours and 25 minutes, leaving Lubbock in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. Plan for about 2 stops to break up the 413 miles. The longest stretch without a major turn is nearly 74 miles on US Highway 84, so ensure you have adequate fuel before heading into that section. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as services can be spread out, especially on the highway segments. The estimated fuel cost is around $66, which can help with budgeting your stops.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 206.6 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 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 91 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 206.6 miles or 3h 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 6h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Poteet, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX

This is one driving day of about 413.2 miles and 7h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Lubbock, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks 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.

city in and county seat of Kimble County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Junction, TX

207 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

Rotan, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

San Angelo, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 206.6 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12109788100

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 389.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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,...

269.5 mi into trip | ~4h 46m in | US 83

Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio

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

Use the left lane. Toward I 10 East: San Antonio

384.4 mi into trip | ~6h 42m in | I 10; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway toward I 10 East, US 87 South, Spur 536: Houston, South Alamo Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 East, US 87 South, Spur 536: Housto...

389.8 mi into trip | ~6h 49m in

Take the exit toward Spur 422: Poteet, Palo Alto Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 149 Toward Spur 422: Poteet, Palo Alto Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.73 one way

$125.46 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 145 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$69.14	$138.28
premium	$4.58	$74.51	$149.01
diesel	$5.35	$87.03	$174.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$63

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$88–$113

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 144.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	124	1	$43.39	$19.83
Efficient EV	103.3	1	$36.16	$16.53
EV Truck/SUV	165.3	2	$57.85	$26.44

Gas CO2

145 kg

EV CO2

48 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 May 24, 2026

Origin

Lubbock, TX

Afternoon in Lubbock on Wednesday

Local time

4:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 5 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Destination

Poteet, TX

Afternoon in Poteet on Wednesday

Local time

4:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

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.

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 25m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 384.7

View on nps.gov

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...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 342

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 mostly highway driving, with 74% of the route on major roads like US Highway 84 and I-10. You'll encounter a stretch of 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, which offers a good opportunity for steady cruising. The transition to surface roads occurs around Grassmeyer Street, indicating a shift towards more local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections as you near your destination. Expect consistent speeds for the majority of the drive.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

37 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?

8/10

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.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 413.2 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 269.5 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,203 ft 448 ft

Total Climb

548 ft

Total Descent

3,303 ft

Highest Point

3,203 ft

Elevation Range

2,755 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 Poteet, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo, Houston, Spur 536: Houston and Spur 422: Poteet.

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

Houston

383.4 mi in | ~6h 41m | via I 10; US 87

Spur 536: Houston

384.4 mi in | ~6h 42m | via I 10; US 87

Spur 422: Poteet

389.8 mi in | ~6h 49m

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 Poteet, TX

Full guide →

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 7h 25m. Total distance: 413.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

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 32 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 Poteet, 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 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Poteet, 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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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Poteet, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-10

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rest Area

Llano Estacado Picnic Area

Scenic View

Picnic Area

Picnic Area

Picnic Area

Kerr County Westbound Rest Area

Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area

Picnic Area

Picnic Area

Picnic Area

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

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Service Plaza

Eagles Landing Travel Plaza

Picnic Area

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

Flying J Travel Center

Spanish Governor's Palace

GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises

San Antonio | The Saga

San Antonio Fire Museum

Hemisfair

The Amazing Mirror Maze

San Antonio River Lock & Dam

San Antonio Museum of Art

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lubbock, TX

Poteet, TX

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 25m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Lubbock, TX

Arriving in Poteet, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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