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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Uvalde, 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
7h 1m
Distance
386.1 mi
621 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
13 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 51m
★
6 AM
7h 2m
8 AM
7h 24m
10 AM
7h 10m
12 PM
7h 8m
3 PM
7h 11m
5 PM
7h 23m
8 PM
6h 55m
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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Uvalde, TX
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Trip Overview
Lubbock to Uvalde is 386.1 miles and takes about 7h 1m via US 277 and US Highway 87, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas to another part of the same region, mostly staying on well-traveled highways. You'll find this drive to be straightforward and efficient, perfect for a single-day transit. Plan for a steady pace as you cover the distance, keeping the fuel estimate in mind.
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
193 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 277 | 81.8 mi | 1h 31m |
| William B Crooker Memorial Highway | 52.1 mi | 52m |
| US Highway 87 | 51.2 mi | 51m |
| South State Highway 55 | 36.6 mi | 41m |
| TX 55 | 33.3 mi | 37m |
| US 87 | 32.3 mi | 37m |
| South Texas Highway 55 | 25.4 mi | 28m |
| North US Highway 87 | 18.1 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
US 277
— 81.8 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Uvalde, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Avenue Q
3
Turn left onto 34th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street
4
Turn right onto Interstate 27
263 ft
·
5 sec
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Interstate 27
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
6
Merge onto I 27; US 87
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 27; US 87
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tahoka Highway
8
Continue on US 87
51 mi
·
51 min
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US Highway 87
9
Continue on US 87
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lubbock Highway
10
Continue on US 87
1.7 mi
·
1 min
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North Lynn Avenue
11
Continue on US 87; US 180
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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South Dallas Avenue
12
Continue on US 87; US 180
18 mi
·
18 min
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South US Highway 87
13
Continue on US 87
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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William Crooker Highway
14
Continue on US 87
18 mi
·
18 min
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North US Highway 87
15
Continue on US 87
52 mi
·
52 min
·
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 87; TX 158; TX 163
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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4th Street
17
Continue on US 87
15 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 87 South
18
Continue on US 87
32 mi
·
37 min
·
US 87
19
Take the exit onto US 277
60 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
US 277
Toward US 277 South: Eldorado
20
Turn left onto US 277; Loop 467
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Crockett Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 277
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US 277
22
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 55
33 mi
·
37 min
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TX 55
23
Turn right onto TX 55
25 mi
·
28 min
·
South Texas Highway 55
24
Continue on TX 55
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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North State Highway 55
25
Continue on TX 55
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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North Nueces Street
26
Continue on TX 55
37 mi
·
41 min
·
South State Highway 55
27
Turn right onto US 83
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
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Milam Street
28
Continue on US 83
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Getty Street
29
Arrive at destination
US 83
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour drive time, leaving Lubbock in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Uvalde before dark. With two recommended stops, you can easily break up the 386.1 miles to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 81.8-mile stretch on US 277, as services might be less frequent there. The $55 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility to adjust your stop times as needed.
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 193 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.8 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 85 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193 miles or 3h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Uvalde, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
This is one driving day of about 386.1 miles and 7h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 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 277 for about 81.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
193 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 193 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 277 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.8 miles.
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.
US-87 Knotts Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Road Ranger
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Coke County Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
TA
1.9 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
2.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2.5 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 websiteKirby Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
San Angelo, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13256574279
Visit websiteSan Angelo State Park
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Halfway reset
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
San Angelo, Texas
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
+13259494757
Visit websiteInternational Waterlily Collection
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Halfway reset
3.8 mi from route
~9 min detour
San Angelo, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18322743377
Visit websiteThink In A Box - Escape Room
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Halfway reset
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
San Angelo, Texas
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13256501755
Visit websiteSan Angelo Convention & Visitors Bureau
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Halfway reset
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
San Angelo, Texas
Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm
+13256554136
Visit websitePop Art Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Halfway reset
4.1 mi from route
~10 min detour
San Angelo, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13256552345
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 384.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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34th Street
Turn left onto 34th Street
Navigation decision point
4
201.7 mi into trip
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~3h 30m in
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US 277
Take the exit onto US 277 toward US 277 South: Eldorado
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 277 South: Eldorado
4
284.2 mi into trip
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~5h 4m in
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TX 55
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 55
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
317.5 mi into trip
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~5h 42m in
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TX 55 / South Texas Highway 55
Turn right onto TX 55 / South Texas Highway 55
Navigation decision point
4
384.1 mi into trip
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~6h 59m in
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US 83 / Milam Street
Turn right onto US 83 / Milam Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.96 one way
$115.92 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $64.13 | $128.26 |
| premium | $4.57 | $69.39 | $138.78 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $95.40 | $190.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
EV Charging Along Route
13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Lubbock, TX - University Avenue - Tesla Supercharger
Lubbock, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Big Spring, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Big Spring, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
San Angelo, TX - Tesla Supercharger
San Angelo, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Uvalde, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Uvalde, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Flying J 733
Lubbock, TX
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 559
Big Spring, TX
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Jim Bass Ford
San Angelo, TX
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Group 1 Chevrolet Hub City
Lubbock, TX
Non-Networked
2 DCFC
Tesla: 4
eVgo Network: 2
ChargePoint Network: 2
EV Connect: 2
Non-Networked: 1
Blink Network: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.8 | 1 | $40.54 | $18.53 |
| Efficient EV | 96.5 | 1 | $33.78 | $15.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.4 | 1 | $54.05 | $24.71 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Uvalde, TX
Late night in Uvalde on Thursday
Local time
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
ENE 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.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
7h 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely highway driving, with 82% of the 386.1 miles on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 81.8 miles on US 277, offering a good amount of open road cruising. Expect the highway portion to conclude as you approach your destination, transitioning to more typical surface road conditions. The bulk of your travel will be on primary highways, so expect consistent speed limits for most of the trip.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.8 mi on US 277.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 277 and William B Crooker Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near 34th Street.
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 7h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (34th Street): Navigation decision point; at 201.7 miles (US 277): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 284.2 miles (TX 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
907 ft
Total Climb
763 ft
Total Descent
3,059 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
2,296 ft
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 Uvalde, TX
Full guide →Uvalde is a city in the Hill Country River Region of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Grand Opera House — historic place in Uvalde, Uvalde County, Texas
- • John Nance Garner House — building in Uvalde, Uvalde County, Texas
- • Uvalde Downtown Historic District — historic district in Uvalde, Uvalde County, Texas
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 1m. Total distance: 386.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.8 miles on US 277. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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 Uvalde, 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 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (34th Street): Navigation decision point; at 201.7 miles (US 277): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 284.2 miles (TX 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Uvalde, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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