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Trip from Lubbock, TX to West Orange, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 35m
Distance
629.9 mi
1,014 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$95
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
38 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 25m
★
6 AM
11h 35m
8 AM
11h 56m
10 AM
11h 43m
12 PM
11h 41m
3 PM
11h 44m
5 PM
11h 55m
8 PM
11h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubbock, TX
Wikimedia Commons
West Orange, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Lubbock to West Orange is 629.9 miles and takes about 11h 35m via US Highway 84 East, with a fuel budget near $95 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a long-haul drive that stays entirely within Texas, beginning in the Great Plains and ending in a different part of the Great Plains. Given the 11.5-hour estimated drive time, it's best planned as a two-day trip to avoid excessive fatigue. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it 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
314.9 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 East | 98.3 mi | 1h 48m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| East State Highway 6 | 46.6 mi | 46m |
| Grand Parkway | 43.9 mi | 46m |
| US Highway 90 | 36 mi | 41m |
| North Earl Rudder Freeway | 30.1 mi | 31m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84 East
— 98.3 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and West Orange, 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
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Avenue Q
3
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
4
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
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East Highway 84
5
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
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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
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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 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
14
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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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
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US 84; US 283
21
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
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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
98 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
US Highway 84 East
24
Continue on US 84
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West McGregor Drive
25
Continue on US 84
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West US Highway 84
26
Continue on US 84
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
George W Bush Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn straight onto Woodway Drive
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Woodway Drive
29
Turn right onto West Loop 340
495 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Loop 340
30
Keep slight left at fork onto West Loop 340
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Loop 340
31
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
32
Merge onto TX 6; Loop 340
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
TX 6; Loop 340
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
34
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East State Highway 6
35
Continue on TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Memorial Street
36
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
·
37 min
·
East State Highway 6
37
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
38
Continue on TX 6
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North State Highway 6
39
Continue on US 79; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Market Street
40
Continue on US 190; TX 6
14 mi
·
14 min
·
South State Highway 6
41
Continue on US 190; TX 6
30 mi
·
31 min
·
North Earl Rudder Freeway
42
Continue on TX 6
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 6
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe
44
Turn straight onto TX 105
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 6
45
Turn left onto TX 105
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 105
46
Turn straight onto TX 249
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Aggie Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on TX 249 Toll
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
MCTRA 249 Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Continue on TBT
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Tomball Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway, Boudreaux Road
Use the slight right lane.
50
Turn straight onto TX 249
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Tomball Parkway
51
Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Grand Parkway West
52
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward Toll 99
53
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Grand Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward FM 1960: Dayton, Humble
55
Turn left onto FM 1960
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 1960
56
Turn right onto TX 321
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Cleveland Street
57
Turn left onto US 90; TX 146
10 mi
·
11 min
·
United States Highway 90 West
58
Continue on US 90
36 mi
·
41 min
·
US Highway 90
Use the left lane.
59
Turn left onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
60
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 10 East
61
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
62
Continue on I 10; US 90; US 69; US 96; US 287
21 mi
·
21 min
·
I 10; US 90; US 69; US 96; US 287
Toward Lake Charles
63
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 874A
Toward US 90 Business: Pinehurst
64
Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West I-10 Service Road
65
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Park Avenue
66
Continue on US 90 Bus
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Strickland Drive
67
Turn left onto US 90 Bus; TX 87
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Drive
68
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
69
At end of road, turn left onto South Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Avenue
70
Turn right onto Dayton Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayton Street
71
Turn right onto Western Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
72
Turn left onto FM 2177
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Irving Street
73
Arrive at destination
FM 2177
Trip Plan
For this 11.5-hour drive, planning for two days is highly recommended to ensure a safe and comfortable trip. Consider leaving Lubbock early in the morning on day one to cover a substantial portion of the 629.9 miles. The recommended 3 stops provide good opportunities to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longer stretches on US Highway 84 East, and aim to refuel before you reach very low levels. West Orange is located in the Great Plains region, so be prepared for typical weather patterns for that area during your travel.
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 314.9 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 5h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.3 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 314.9 miles or 5h 39m 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 314.9 miles or 5h 39m
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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Orange, 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 315 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into West Orange, TX
Aim for roughly 315 miles and 5.8 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 East for about 98.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
208 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
416 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in College Station, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
315 mi · about 5.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 315 miles or 5.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 139 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 314.9 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 Highway 84 East if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 315 miles or 5.8 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1 mi from route
QuikTrip
1.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
2.2 mi from route
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 629.9
Orange, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+14096709113
Visit websiteMackenzie 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 websiteStark Museum of Art
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 629.9
Orange, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+14098862787
Visit websiteDoris D Miller Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour
4.6 mi from route
~12 min detour
mile 359.9
Waco, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 365 decision points cluster between mile 115.7 and 602.1 — 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
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~1h 59m in
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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,...
7
349.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 19m in
Take the exit toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian
7
505 mi into trip
|
~9h 8m in
Take the exit toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway, Boudreaux Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway, Boudreaux Roa...
6
602.1 mi into trip
|
~11h in
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Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Turn left onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$95.18 one way
$190.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
220 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $104.18 | $208.36 |
| premium | $4.54 | $112.46 | $224.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $139.07 | $278.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.58
Tomball Tollway
(4.7 mi)
$0.33
MCTRA 249 Tollway
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
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
$95
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$226–$336
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 220.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
38 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Collin Street Bakery - Tesla Supercharger
Bellmead, TX
Tesla
22 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Lubbock, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
H-E-B - Tesla Supercharger
Bryan, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Hearne TX
Hearne, TX
SHELL_RECHARGE
12 DCFC
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que - Tesla Supercharger
College Station, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Navasota Circle T - Tesla Supercharger
Navasota, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Waco, TX Rechargery @ Casey's - Bagby Ave
Waco, TX
IONNA
10 DCFC
CEFCO Convenience Store - Tesla Supercharger
Post, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 11
Tesla: 8
EV Connect: 4
Non-Networked: 3
Electrify America: 3
Blink Network: 2
eVgo Network: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
CIRCLE_K: 1
IONNA: 1
FCN: 1
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
SHELL_RECHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 189 | 2 | $66.14 | $30.24 |
| Efficient EV | 157.5 | 1 | $55.12 | $25.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 252 | 3 | $88.19 | $40.31 |
Gas CO2
220 kg
EV CO2
74 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.
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Night in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Clear
SE 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
West Orange, TX
Night in West Orange on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°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.
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
45 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 35m 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.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 347.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 93% of your travel on major roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in direction or road type is 98.3 miles on US Highway 84 East. You'll experience extended periods of rural cruising, transitioning from US Highway 84 to State Highway 153 as you approach your destination. Expect about 1.5 hours of driving on surface roads as you near West Orange.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
73 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.3 mi on US Highway 84 East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 East 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 Effort
10/10
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 36 significant decision points across 629.9 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 349.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 West Orange, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian and Spur 515: Conroe - among others.
Sh 70 South
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
San Angelo
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
Loop 340: Robinson
349.6 mi in
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~6h 19m
Meridian
349.6 mi in
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~6h 19m
Spur 515: Conroe
465.8 mi in
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~8h 24m
Toll 99
505.9 mi in
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~9h 10m
Fm 1960: Dayton
550.2 mi in
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~9h 58m
Humble
550.2 mi in
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~9h 58m
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.3 miles on US Highway 84 East. 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 315 miles on day one.
Expect about $0.58 in tolls one way, starting with Tomball Tollway. 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 West Orange, 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 349.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.6 hours each way, a round trip means 23.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at West Orange, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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