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Trip from Madisonville, TX to Lubbock, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 17m

Distance

478.7 mi

770 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$72

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 9m ★
6 AM
8h 17m
8 AM
8h 32m
10 AM
8h 22m
12 PM
8h 21m
3 PM
8h 23m
5 PM
8h 32m
8 PM
8h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Madison County, Texas, United States

Madisonville, TX

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

This 478.7-mile journey from Madisonville, TX to Lubbock, TX will take approximately 8 hours and 17 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I-45, with a segment on US-84, this drive is best split over two days, especially given the roughly $72 estimated fuel cost. You'll traverse a mixed driving profile, making it a practical trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently across the Great Plains region. With two recommended stops, you can break up the journey comfortably, avoiding a full day of continuous driving. Consider this route for its straightforward path and manageable travel time.

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 Madisonville, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 194.1 mi 3h 17m
I 45 100.5 mi 1h 40m
US 84 74.5 mi 1h 14m
US 287 62.8 mi 1h 11m
Highway 84 20 mi 19m
East Highway 84 6.8 mi 6m
Slaton Road 4.9 mi 6m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway 4.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway — 194.1 mi, about 3h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madisonville, TX and Lubbock, TX.

1

Start on US 190; TX 21

75 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto TX 75

1.3 mi · 1 min · North May Street
3

Continue on TX 75

3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 75 North
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
5

Merge onto I 45

101 mi · 1 hr 40 min · I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto US 287

63 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US 287
Exit 247 Toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

4.0 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

190 mi · 3 hr 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: Abilene Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84
11

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F
12

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F
13

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road
14

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street
15

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
16

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84
17

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
18

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
19

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
20

Continue on US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
21

Turn right onto US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 0 sec · 19th Street
22

Arrive at destination

US 62; TX 114

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 478.7-mile drive, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight. Splitting the trip over two days with two planned stops is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 194.1-mile stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. A good midpoint for an overnight stay would be around the halfway mark, allowing you to rest and refuel before continuing your journey to Lubbock. This pacing will ensure a more relaxed and enjoyable trip.

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 Madisonville, TX, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 194.1 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 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 239.3 miles or 4h 11m 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 11m

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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Madisonville, 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 Madisonville, TX

Aim for roughly 239 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX

Aim for roughly 239 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 miles from Madisonville, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 194.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Palo Pinto and Parker Counties, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Mineral Wells, TX

239 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 Mineral Wells, TX

Popular next leg

Mineral Wells, TX to Lubbock, TX

278.9 mi · 4h 45m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Mineral Wells, TX

239 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Mineral Wells, TX after about 239 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Waxahachie, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stephenville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 239.3 miles from Madisonville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 194.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 239 miles or 4.1 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.

Mackenzie Main City Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 478.7

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18067752673

Visit website

American Windmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 478.7

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18067478734

Visit website

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 171

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18179302577

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 362.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 45

Merge onto I 45

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
105.5 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | US 287

Take the exit onto US 287 toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

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 247 Toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
7
168.3 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 20 West
7
172.3 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 West: Abilene
6
362.4 mi into trip | ~6h 16m in | US 84

Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$72.33 one way

$144.67 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 168 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $79.17 $158.35
premium $4.54 $85.47 $170.94
diesel $5.61 $105.69 $211.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$72

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$202–$312

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 167.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 143.6 1 $50.26 $22.98
Efficient EV 119.7 1 $41.89 $19.15
EV Truck/SUV 191.5 2 $67.02 $30.64

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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Madisonville, TX

Afternoon in Madisonville on Sunday

Local time

4:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday

Local time

4:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°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

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 17m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, with 56% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 194.1 miles along the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, offering a substantial period of consistent travel. While much of the drive involves highway speeds, be prepared for the character of the road to shift as you transition between major arteries and US highways. This variation ensures you won't face a monotonous interstate grind for the entire 8 hours and 17 minutes, offering a dynamic driving experience.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 194.1 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near I 45.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 478.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.5 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.3 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Madisonville, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Worth along the way.

Fort Worth

105.5 mi in | ~1h 48m | via US 287

About the Cities

Arriving 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).

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 194.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. 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 Lubbock, 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: at 4.9 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.5 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.3 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.3 hours each way, a round trip means 16.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lubbock, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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