Lubbock, TX to Weslaco, TX is 631.7 miles and takes about 11h 11m via US Highway 84 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $84 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a long-haul drive that will take you across the heart of Texas, starting in the Great Plains region and ending in the same territory. Given the distance, it's best planned as a two-day trip to allow for comfortable driving and a restful overnight stop. You'll be spending most of your time on major highways, making for a straightforward, albeit lengthy, transit.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
315.8 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
I 10
71.7 mi
1h 14m
Lucian Adams Freeway
66.8 mi
1h 8m
South Nueces Street
66.2 mi
1h 10m
Falfurrias Expressway
55.8 mi
58m
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi
44m
US 83
40 mi
38m
State Highway 153
29.5 mi
33m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~537 veh/hr typical
· worst 948
Quietest
3 AM
~95 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Weslaco, 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
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Continue on US 84
6.9 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
4.5 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 84
20 mi·20 min·East Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
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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
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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
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
18
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
19
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·TX 158
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
21
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi·18 min·South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Grassmeyer Street
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Continue on US 83
29 mi·31 min·Ellis Street
24
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi·38 min·US 83
Toward I 10 East: San AntonioUse the left lane.
25
Continue on I 10
54 mi·54 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi·19 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi·2 min·McDermott Freeway
28
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 569CToward Santa Rosa Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi·16 sec·North Pecos-La Trinidad
30
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi·1 min·North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi·42 sec·West Market Street
33
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi·40 sec·East Market Street
34
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi·21 sec·Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
35
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
36
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.4 mi·1 min·William J Bordelon Freeway
37
Continue on I 37; US 281
67 mi·1 hr 8 min·Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit onto US 281 South
15 mi·19 min·US 281 South
Toward US 281 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·South Nueces Street
40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
9.5 mi·10 min·I 69C; US 281
41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
56 mi·58 min·Falfurrias Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
18 mi·20 min·I 69C; US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Merge onto I 2 East; US 83 East
0.5 mi·33 sec·I 2 East; US 83 East
44
Continue on I 2; US 83
10 mi·11 min·I 2; US 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 158Toward FM 88: Texas BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
46
Turn straight onto Frontage Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Frontage Road
47
Turn right onto FM 88
0.9 mi·1 min·Texas Boulevard
48
Turn right onto US 83 Bus
60 ft·1 sec·US 83 Bus
49
Arrive at destination
US 83 Bus
Trip Plan
For this 11-hour drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early on your first day to cover a significant portion, perhaps around 300-350 miles, allowing for a relaxed evening. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches on US Highway 84. The total fuel cost is estimated at $84, so budget accordingly. Planning an overnight stop roughly halfway will break up the drive nicely and ensure you arrive at your destination refreshed.
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 315.8 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 5h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 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 139 miles or 2h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 315.8 miles or 5h 31m 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 315.8 miles or 5h 31m
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 10h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weslaco, 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 316 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Weslaco, TX
Aim for roughly 316 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 139 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 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.
The midpoint is around 315.8 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 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 316 miles or 5.6 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 629.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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,...
8
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
8
382.8 mi into trip|~6h 40m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
7
629.9 mi into trip|~11h 8m in
Take the exit toward FM 88: Texas Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 158
Toward FM 88: Texas Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$86.52 one way
$173.05 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg221 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$96.65
$193.29
premium
$4.23
$105.08
$210.15
diesel
$4.80
$119.28
$238.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$87
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$217–$327
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 221 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
189.5
2
$66.33
$30.32
Efficient EV
157.9
1
$55.27
$25.27
EV Truck/SUV
252.7
3
$88.44
$40.43
Gas CO2
221 kg
EV CO2
74 kg (67% 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 Jul 13, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Morning
in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
10:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 to 10 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 7:28AM CDT until July 13 at 8:45AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Destination
Weslaco, TX
Morning
in Weslaco on Sunday
Local time
10:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 6 to 15 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 7:28AM CDT until July 13 at 8:45AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
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
5 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
11h 11m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 392.1
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...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 326.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 73% of the 631.7 miles on major roads like US Highway 84 and I-10. You'll experience a longest stretch of 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, offering a good amount of uninterrupted cruising. The transition to surface streets like Lucian Adams Freeway will occur later in the trip, closer to your destination. Expect a mix of rural and potentially some more developed areas as you traverse the state, with the highway system connecting the dots.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 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?
9/10
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 Effort9/10
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 30 significant decision points across 631.7 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
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft78 ft
Total Climb
848 ft
Total Descent
3,973 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
3,125 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 Weslaco, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Downtown.
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 73.9 miles on US Highway 84. 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 316 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 Weslaco, 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 3 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 269.5 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 11.2 hours each way, a round trip means 22.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Weslaco, TX before the return drive.
