Lubbock, TX to Texarkana, TX is 478.5 miles and takes about 8h 53m via US 82 East, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though an overnight stop is recommended. You'll travel primarily through the Great Plains region, staying within Texas for the entire trip. This route offers a mostly straightforward drive, ideal for those who prefer to cover ground efficiently. Consider this an accessible option if you're looking for a direct path 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
239.3 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 82
208.1 mi
3h 52m
5th Street
93.5 mi
1h 38m
US Highway 82 East
44.9 mi
51m
US Highway 82
33.2 mi
34m
Idalou Road
24.7 mi
26m
I 30
20.9 mi
21m
Central East Freeway
16.4 mi
16m
US Highway 82 West
8.5 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 208.1 mi, about 3h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Texarkana, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft·5 sec·19th Street
2
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·Avenue Q
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
366 ft·7 sec·Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward US 82 East
5
Merge onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
1.0 mi·1 min·Marsha Sharp Freeway
6
Continue on US 82
2.4 mi·3 min·Parkway Drive
7
Continue on US 62; US 82; TX 114
25 mi·26 min·Idalou Road
8
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·4th Street
9
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi·7 min·US Highway 82
10
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·West Main Street
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi·25 min·US Highway 82
12
Continue on US 82; TX 114
94 mi·1 hr 38 min·5th Street
13
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi·1 min·West California Street
14
Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi·40 sec·North Main Street
15
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 82
16
Take the exit onto US 82
48 mi·53 min·US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82
0.9 mi·1 min·US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
18
Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287
0.3 mi·19 sec·Central East Freeway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
14 mi·14 min·Central East Freeway
21
Take the exit onto US 82
159 mi·2 hr 56 min·US 82
Toward US 82 East: Henrietta, GainesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto US 82 Business
269 ft·9 sec·7th Street Southwest
23
Turn left onto US 82 Business
0.4 mi·38 sec·Grand Avenue
24
Continue on US 82 Business; US 271 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·Clarksville Street
25
Turn left onto US 82 Business; US 271 Business
0.1 mi·16 sec·12th Street Southeast
26
Turn right onto US 82 Business
2.0 mi·3 min·Lamar Avenue
27
Continue on US 82
3.2 mi·3 min·Lamar Road
28
Continue on US 82
2.9 mi·3 min·US Highway 82 East
29
Continue on US 82
2.0 mi·2 min·West Front Street
30
Continue on US 82
17 mi·18 min·US Highway 82 East
31
Continue on US 82
1.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
32
Turn left onto US 82; TX 37
3.2 mi·4 min·Captain Henry Stout Bypass
33
Continue on US 82
25 mi·29 min·US Highway 82 East
34
Continue on US 82
1.3 mi·1 min·Northeast Front Street
35
Continue on US 82
8.5 mi·10 min·US Highway 82 West
36
Turn left
0.2 mi·25 sec
37
Merge onto I 30
21 mi·21 min·I 30
38
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward FM 559: Richmond Road
39
Turn straight onto Mall Drive
0.2 mi·19 sec·Mall Drive
40
Continue on Mall Drive
0.2 mi·22 sec·Mall Drive
Toward FM 559: Richmond Road
41
Turn right onto FM 559
1.6 mi·3 min·Richmond Road
42
Turn right onto TX 93
1.2 mi·1 min·Summerhill Road
43
Continue on TX 93
357 ft·13 sec·North Lake Drive
44
Turn left onto US 67
0.8 mi·1 min·West 7th Street
45
Arrive at destination
US 67; US 82
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 53m estimated drive time, splitting this 478.5-mile trip over two days is a smart move. Aim to depart Lubbock in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. With two recommended stops, you can comfortably break up the drive into manageable segments. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 208.1-mile stretch on US 82, and plan your refueling stops accordingly. The $64 fuel cost estimate can help you budget for gas along the way.
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 239.3 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.1 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 105 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 239.3 miles or 4h 19m 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 239.3 miles or 4h 19m
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 7h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Texarkana, 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 239 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Texarkana, TX
Aim for roughly 239 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 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 82 for about 208.1 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 225.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 84 / Avenue Q
Turn right onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1 mi into trip|~1m in|Marsha Sharp Freeway
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
160.4 mi into trip|~2h 52m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North,...
6
208.5 mi into trip|~3h 46m in|US 82
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South:...
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225.8 mi into trip|~4h 4m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.54 one way
$131.08 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg167 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$73.21
$146.41
premium
$4.23
$79.59
$159.19
diesel
$4.80
$90.35
$180.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$196–$306
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 167.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
143.6
1
$50.24
$22.97
Efficient EV
119.6
1
$41.87
$19.14
EV Truck/SUV
191.4
2
$66.99
$30.62
Gas CO2
167 kg
EV CO2
56 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.
Forecast as of Jul 13, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon
in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
12:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 to 10 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 11:41PM CDT until July 13 at 4:45AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 10:09PM CDT until July 13 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Destination
Texarkana, TX
Afternoon
in Texarkana on Sunday
Local time
12:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 mph66% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 11:41PM CDT until July 13 at 4:45AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 10:09PM CDT until July 13 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
102°F
Lindsay, TX
239 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
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 53m 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?
About 70% of this 478.5-mile drive is on highways, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on higher-speed roads. The longest stretch without a significant break is 208.1 miles, primarily on US 82 East. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach towns and cities along the way. Expect a mix of open road and some local traffic as you navigate.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 208.1 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and 5th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / Avenue Q.
Driving Effort8/10
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 478.5 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: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 160.4 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft301 ft
Total Climb
150 ft
Total Descent
3,052 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
2,902 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lubbock, TX to Texarkana, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Gainesville along the way.
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 208.1 miles on US 82. 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 239 miles on day one.
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 Texarkana, 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: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 160.4 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.9 hours each way, a round trip means 17.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Texarkana, TX before the return drive.
