Trip from Manvel, TX to Lubbock, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

10h 2m

Distance

552.3 mi

889 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$83

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

9h 53m ★

6 AM

10h 2m

8 AM

10h 20m

10 AM

10h 8m

12 PM

10h 7m

3 PM

10h 9m

5 PM

10h 19m

8 PM

9h 57m

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

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Manvel, TX

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

This 552.3-mile journey from Manvel, Texas, to Lubbock, Texas, is a significant undertaking, clocking in at around 10 hours and 2 minutes of pure driving time. Given its length, attempting this as a single-day trip is not recommended; splitting it over two days is a much more practical approach. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is approximately $83. You'll primarily navigate on US 84, TX 71, and North US Highway 183, covering a substantial 84% of the distance on highways. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travel.

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

276.1 miles from Manvel, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 84	104.9 mi	1h 49m
TX 71	77.7 mi	1h 22m
North US Highway 183	72.6 mi	1h 18m
State Highway 153	69 mi	1h 14m
Katy Freeway	60.9 mi	1h 4m
East Commerce Street	22 mi	25m
Highway 84	20 mi	19m
US 183	14.6 mi	16m

Longest stretch: US 84 — 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 67

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Masters Road

Turn left onto TX 6

2.8 mi · 4 min · TX 6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward TX 288 North

Merge onto TX 288

1.9 mi · 2 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

Continue on TX 288

0.1 mi · 7 sec · South Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 288 Toll

5.1 mi · 5 min · Brazoria County Expressway

Take the exit onto Brazoria County Expressway

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Brazoria County Expressway

Toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto SHT

10 mi · 11 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on BW 8

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Sam Houston Parkway West

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on SHT

7.0 mi · 7 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Downtown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward I 10 West: San Antonio Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 10; US 90

61 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Katy Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto TX 71

0.5 mi · 33 sec · TX 71

Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · TX 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on 71 Toll

1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 71

2.2 mi · 2 min · East State Highway 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 183

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway

Continue on 183 Toll

6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 183

15 mi · 16 min · US 183

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on 183A Toll

15 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 183

36 mi · 38 min · North US Highway 183

Continue on US 183

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Key Avenue

Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North US Highway 281

Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190

37 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16

30 mi · 34 min · US 84; US 183; TX 16

Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377

1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377

22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283

7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

Turn right onto TX 153

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street

Continue on TX 153; TX 206

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Walnut Street

Continue on TX 153

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153

19 ft · 0 sec · State Highway 153

Turn right onto TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70

Continue on TX 70

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street

Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

Take the ramp

340 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 20 West: Midland

Merge onto I 20; US 84

6.0 mi · 5 min · I 20; US 84

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84

Continue on US 84

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

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

Continue on US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

Turn right onto US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 0 sec · 19th Street

Arrive at destination

US 62; TX 114

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 10-hour drive, plan for an early morning departure to maximize daylight driving and minimize fatigue. With 552.3 miles to cover, splitting the trip over two days is highly advisable, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time for necessary breaks. You'll have two planned stops, so use these strategically for refueling and stretching. Be mindful of the longest uninterrupted stretch of 104.9 miles on US 84; ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach this longer stretch to avoid any issues.

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 276.1 miles from Manvel, TX, or about 5h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 122 miles or 2h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 276.1 miles or 5h 4m 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 276.1 miles or 5h 4m

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 8h 58m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Manvel, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Manvel, TX

Aim for roughly 276 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX

Aim for roughly 276 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 122 miles from Manvel, 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 US 84 for about 104.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Austin, TX

182 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

Brownwood, TX

365 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 Brownwood, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Killeen, TX

276 mi · about 5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 276 miles or 5 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Austin, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 122 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Killeen, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 276.1 miles from Manvel, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 276 miles or 5 hours on the road.

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.

Lakeline Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Cedar Park, Texas

+15124015500

Visit website

Mackenzie Main City Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18067752673

Visit website

American Windmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18067478734

Visit website

The Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Brownwood, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13256436376

Visit website

Brown County Museum of History

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Brownwood, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13256411926

Visit website

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Katy

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Katy, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18329742201

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 30

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.6 and 175.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

10.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | Brazoria County Expressway

Take the exit onto Brazoria County Expressway toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway

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. Toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway

11 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

31.1 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, 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. Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Downt...

31.4 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 10 West: San Antonio

175.1 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in

Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

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. Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$83.45 one way

$166.91 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 193 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$91.35	$182.69
premium	$4.54	$98.61	$197.22
diesel	$5.61	$121.94	$243.88

Estimated Tolls: $1.39

Sam Houston Tollway (17.3 mi) $1.39

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

$83

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$215–$325

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 193.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	165.7	2	$57.99	$26.51
Efficient EV	138.1	1	$48.33	$22.09
EV Truck/SUV	220.9	2	$77.32	$35.35

Gas CO2

193 kg

EV CO2

65 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Manvel, TX

Morning in Manvel on Tuesday

Local time

7:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Morning in Lubbock on Tuesday

Local time

7:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Brownwood, TX

365 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.

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

9 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

10h 2m 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?

This route offers a predominantly highway driving experience, with 84% of the total mileage spent on major roadways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 104.9 miles on US 84, meaning you can cover significant ground without frequent turns or stops. While it's a long-distance drive, it's not necessarily a monotonous interstate grind; expect a mix of highway travel that allows for consistent progress towards your destination. The character of the road is geared towards covering distance efficiently, making it suitable for those prioritizing arrival time.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

54 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 104.9 mi on US 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and TX 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near Brazoria County Expressway.

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 30 significant decision points across 552.3 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 10.6 miles (Brazoria County Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 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.

Between Manvel, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Downtown, Austin and 183 Toll North: Lampasas.

Downtown

31.1 mi in | ~38m

Austin

93.4 mi in | ~1h 45m | via TX 71

183 Toll North: Lampasas

175.1 mi in | ~3h 13m

About the Cities

Arriving in Lubbock, TX

Full guide →

“Hub City” · Founded 1890

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

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on US 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 276 miles on day one.

Expect about $1.39 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Houston 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 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 10.0 hours each way, a round trip means 20.1 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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Trip from Manvel, TX to Lubbock, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Lakeline Park

Mackenzie Main City Park

American Windmill Museum

The Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum

Brown County Museum of History

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Katy

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Manvel, TX

Lubbock, TX

Same local time

9 degrees warmer at arrival

10h 2m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Lubbock, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

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Should I split this drive into multiple days?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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