Lubbock, TX to Taylor Lake Village, TX is 560.2 miles and takes about 10h 20m via Texas State Highway 71 and US Highway 84, with a fuel budget near $80 and a recommendation for 2 days. This long-haul drive spans across Texas, moving from the Great Plains region toward the same region. Given the duration, it's best to plan for an overnight stop rather than attempting it all in one go. This route is a solid option if you're looking for a straightforward drive across 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
280.1 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Texas State Highway 71
137 mi
2h 25m
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
State Highway 153
69 mi
1h 14m
US 183
51.8 mi
57m
South US Highway 183
35.3 mi
38m
US Highway 84 East
29.2 mi
33m
East Highway 84
26.9 mi
26m
US 67
21.5 mi
24m
Longest stretch:
Texas State Highway 71
— 137 mi, about 2h 25m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~6,042 veh/hr typical
· worst 7,315
Quietest
2 AM
~672 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 86 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 Taylor Lake Village, TX.
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Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft·6 sec·19th Street
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Turn left onto US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q
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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 244Toward 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
29 mi·33 min·US Highway 84 East
24
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi·25 min·US 183; TX 16
25
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi·15 min·US 183; US 190
26
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft·4 sec·North US Highway 281
27
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi·4 min·North Key Avenue
28
Continue on US 183
35 mi·38 min·South US Highway 183
29
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·29 sec·this road
30
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi·14 min·183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on US 183
15 mi·17 min·US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on 183 Toll
6.3 mi·6 min·Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on US 183
0.4 mi·26 sec·Bastrop Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International AirportUse the slight left / straight lanes.
35
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi·2 min·East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn straight onto 71 Toll
1.9 mi·2 min·Bastrop Freeway
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on TX 71
0.5 mi·29 sec·East State Highway 71
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Continue on TX 71
137 mi·2 hr 25 min·Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy TollwayUse the slight left lane.
40
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi·4 min·Katy Tollway
41
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Merge onto I 10; US 90
10 mi·12 min·Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 768BToward I 45 South: GalvestonUse the slight left lane.
44
Merge onto I 45
10 mi·12 min·Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 38Toward TX 3: Monroe RoadUse the slight right lane.
46
Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
0.3 mi·31 sec·Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
47
Turn left onto TX 3
0.2 mi·24 sec·Monroe Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
48
Continue on TX 3
1.1 mi·1 min·Winkler Drive
49
Turn right onto TX 3
0.6 mi·1 min·Galveston Road
Use the right lane.
50
Turn left onto Spencer Highway
6.3 mi·10 min·Spencer Highway
Use the left lane.
51
Turn right onto Red Bluff Road
6.9 mi·10 min·Red Bluff Road
Use the left lane.
52
Turn right onto Kirby Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Kirby Road
53
Turn left onto Old Kirby Road
0.3 mi·53 sec·Old Kirby Road
Use the left lane.
54
Turn sharp right onto Timber Cove Drive
0.7 mi·2 min·Timber Cove Drive
55
Turn left onto Harborcrest Drive
0.1 mi·35 sec·Harborcrest Drive
56
Arrive at destination
Harborcrest Drive
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart Lubbock early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight. With two planned stops, you can comfortably break up the 560.2 miles. Consider stopping around the halfway point to get a solid night's rest. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longer stretches on Texas State Highway 71, as services can sometimes be spread out between towns.
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 280.1 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 5h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137 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 123 miles or 2h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 280.1 miles or 5h 2m 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 280.1 miles or 5h 2m
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 9h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor Lake 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 280 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Taylor Lake Village, TX
Aim for roughly 280 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 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 Texas State Highway 71 for about 137 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 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 542.9 — 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,...
6
340.8 mi into trip|~6h 9m in|183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
532.6 mi into trip|~9h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 45 South: Galveston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 768B
Toward I 45 South: Galveston
7
542.9 mi into trip|~9h 49m in
Take the exit toward TX 3: Monroe Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38
Toward TX 3: Monroe Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$84.10 one way
$168.19 round trip
$3.81/gal25.4 MPG avg196 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$93.05
$186.10
premium
$4.57
$100.68
$201.36
diesel
$6.28
$138.42
$276.84
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
183A Toll Road
(14.3 mi)$1.00
Katy Tollway
(3.2 mi)$0.23
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
$84
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 196 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
168.1
2
$58.82
$26.89
Efficient EV
140.1
1
$49.02
$22.41
EV Truck/SUV
224.1
2
$78.43
$35.85
Gas CO2
196 kg
EV CO2
66 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon
in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
4:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Taylor Lake Village, TX
Afternoon
in Taylor Lake Village on Thursday
Local time
4:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 5 to 15 mph2% chanceLive forecast
81°F
Brownwood, TX
185 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
13 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
10h 20m 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?
With 90% of this trip on highways, expect mostly high-speed cruising. You'll cover 137 miles on Texas State Highway 71, which will likely feel like the longest continuous stretch of highway driving. The transition to surface roads will occur after the main highway sections, offering a change of pace. Be prepared for the dense exits characteristic of long-distance highway travel.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
56 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 137 mi on Texas State Highway 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Texas State Highway 71 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 Effort10/10
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 29 significant decision points across 560.2 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 340.8 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft7 ft
Total Climb
38 ft
Total Descent
3,234 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
3,196 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 Taylor Lake Village, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and 71 Toll East.
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 137 miles on Texas State Highway 71. 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 280 miles on day one.
Expect about $1.23 in tolls one way, starting with 183A Toll Road. 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Taylor Lake 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 340.8 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.3 hours each way, a round trip means 20.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Taylor Lake Village, TX before the return drive.
