Lubbock, TX to Westway, TX is 356.8 miles and takes about 6h 41m via US Highway 62, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, taking you across Texas on a mix of highways and surface roads. It's a straightforward drive, best suited for those who prefer a direct route with minimal fuss. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short driving time, it’s an easy one-day excursion.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
178.4 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 62
102.3 mi
1h 46m
Hobbs Highway
47.9 mi
53m
Seagraves Road
40.4 mi
42m
West Carlsbad Highway
39.6 mi
45m
National Parks Highway
33.5 mi
37m
Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
24 mi
30m
Marsha Sharp Freeway
21.6 mi
24m
US 62
15.7 mi
18m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 62
— 102.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,712 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,185
Quietest
2 AM
~234 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 45 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 Westway, TX.
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Start on US 62; TX 114
2.4 mi·4 min·19th Street
2
Take the ramp onto US 62
0.6 mi·1 min·US 62
Toward US 62 West, US 82 West
3
Merge onto US 62; US 82
22 mi·24 min·Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on US 62; US 82
15 mi·16 min·US 62; US 82
5
Continue on US 62; US 385
40 mi·42 min·Seagraves Road
6
Turn right onto US 62; US 180
0.3 mi·18 sec·West Avenue A
7
Continue on US 62; US 180
28 mi·31 min·Hobbs Highway
8
Continue on US 62; US 180
1.3 mi·1 min·North Marland Boulevard
9
Continue on US 62; US 180
0.6 mi·44 sec·East Marland Street
10
Continue on US 62; US 180
2.5 mi·2 min·West Marland Boulevard
11
Continue on US 62; US 180
40 mi·45 min·West Carlsbad Highway
12
Continue on US 62; US 180
20 mi·21 min·Hobbs Highway
13
Continue on US 62; US 180
6.5 mi·8 min·East Greene Street
14
Turn left onto US 62; US 180; US 285
2.0 mi·2 min·South Canal Street
15
Turn slight right onto US 62; US 180
34 mi·37 min·National Parks Highway
16
Continue on US 62; US 180
102 mi·1 hr 46 min·US Highway 62
17
Continue on US 62; US 180
12 mi·15 min·Montana Avenue
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward Loop 375 North
19
Merge onto Loop 375
24 mi·30 min·Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto North Desert Boulevard
0.8 mi·1 min·North Desert Boulevard
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
22
Merge onto I 10; US 85; US 180
1.8 mi·2 min·Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 2Toward Spur 37: Vinton Road, Westway DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto North Desert Boulevard
0.3 mi·50 sec·North Desert Boulevard
25
Turn right onto Westway Boulevard
361 ft·14 sec·Westway Boulevard
26
Turn left onto Kingsway Drive
308 ft·16 sec·Kingsway Drive
27
Turn right onto Zinn Road
0.1 mi·24 sec·Zinn Road
28
Arrive at destination
Zinn Road
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 41m estimated drive time, leaving Lubbock in the morning is your best bet for completing this trip within daylight hours. The route is designed for a single day, so you won't need to break it up. Plan for one stop along the way, but keep in mind that the longest stretch is over 100 miles, so ensure you have adequate fuel before departing Lubbock. Since this is a relatively short drive, you have flexibility to depart a bit later if 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178.4 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.3 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 78 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.4 miles or 3h 21m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westway, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
This is one driving day of about 356.8 miles and 6h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 62 for about 102.3 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 356.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.4 mi into trip|~4m in|US 62
Take the ramp onto US 62 toward US 62 West, US 82 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 62 West, US 82 West
5
3.1 mi into trip|~5m in|US 62; US 82 / Marsha Sharp Freeway
Merge onto US 62; US 82 / Marsha Sharp Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
329.2 mi into trip|~6h 3m in|Loop 375 / Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
Merge onto Loop 375 / Purple Heart Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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356.1 mi into trip|~6h 39m in
Take the exit toward Spur 37: Vinton Road, Westway Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward Spur 37: Vinton Road, Westway Drive
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356.7 mi into trip|~6h 41m in|Zinn Road
Turn right onto Zinn Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.63 one way
$109.26 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg125 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.29
$60.29
$120.58
premium
$4.64
$65.15
$130.30
diesel
$6.18
$86.80
$173.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
107
1
$37.46
$17.13
Efficient EV
89.2
1
$31.22
$14.27
EV Truck/SUV
142.7
1
$49.95
$22.84
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon
in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
3:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Westway, TX
Afternoon
in Westway on Monday
Local time
2:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
ENE 2 mph19% chanceLive forecast
71°F
Carlsbad, NM
178 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.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
7 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
6h 41m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
National Park
Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permi...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
$10
near mile 233.8
Park Closure: Temporary Closure of McKittrick Canyon Due to Wildland Fire Activity
Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 344.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 46% of this 356.8-mile drive is on highways, meaning you'll experience a mix of faster cruising and slower surface roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 102.3 miles on US Highway 62. You'll notice a shift from more developed highway conditions to more rural cruising as you progress through the trip. Expect about 6 hours and 41 minutes of actual driving time.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.3 mi on US Highway 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near US 62.
Driving Effort4/10
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 6h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (US 62): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (US 62; US 82 / Marsha Sharp Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 329.2 miles (Loop 375 / Purple Heart Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,257 ft3,106 ft
Total Climb
4,245 ft
Total Descent
3,490 ft
Highest Point
5,257 ft
~305.9 mi in
Elevation Range
2,151 ft
Notable High Points
5,090 ft at ~229.4 miles+1,458 ft prominence
5,257 ft at ~305.9 miles+954 ft prominence
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 Westway, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 375 North 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
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.3 miles on US Highway 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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 Westway, 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (US 62): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (US 62; US 82 / Marsha Sharp Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 329.2 miles (Loop 375 / Purple Heart Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Chamizal National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Westway, TX before the return drive.
