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Trip from Marlin, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 56m
Distance
372.2 mi
599 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Good
11 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 45m
★
6 AM
6h 57m
8 AM
7h 20m
10 AM
7h 5m
12 PM
7h 2m
3 PM
7h 6m
5 PM
7h 19m
8 PM
6h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marlin, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Marlin to Lubbock is a 372.2-mile journey across the Great Plains that typically takes about 6 hours and 56 minutes. Given the duration, this trip is best handled as a single-day push, though the long time behind the wheel makes preparation essential. You will primarily navigate via US 84, State Highway 153, and East Commerce Street to complete the transit. Budgeting approximately $57 for fuel will keep you moving comfortably throughout the day. While the drive remains within the Great Plains region, the scale of the landscape highlights the vastness of Texas. Approaching this as a straightforward highway-focused drive ensures you stay on track without unnecessary detours.
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
186.1 miles from Marlin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 163.2 mi | 2h 52m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 107 | 17 mi | 22m |
| TX 7 Business | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 70 | 10.4 mi | 10m |
| Wallis Avenue | 7.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 163.2 mi, about 2h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlin, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on TX 7
408 ft
·
8 sec
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Live Oak Street
2
Continue on TX 7
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Bridge Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 7
4.9 mi
·
7 min
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TX 7
4
Turn right onto County Road 493
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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County Road 493
5
Turn right onto TX 7 Business
11 mi
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14 min
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TX 7 Business
6
Continue on FM 107
3.2 mi
·
6 min
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3rd Street
7
Continue on FM 107
3.5 mi
·
5 min
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8th Street
8
Continue on FM 107
17 mi
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22 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 107
9
Turn right
128 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn right onto FM 1829
2.3 mi
·
2 min
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Farm-to-Market Road 1829
11
Turn left onto US 84
89 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
US 84
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
13
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
15
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
16
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
17
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
18
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
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State Highway 153
19
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
20
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
21
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
22
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
23
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
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I 20; US 84
24
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
26
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
27
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
28
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
29
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East 15th Street
30
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
31
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
32
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
33
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
34
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
35
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
36
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
37
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To manage this nearly seven-hour trek effectively, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the monotony. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to ensure you arrive in Lubbock before nightfall, especially considering the 372.2-mile distance. Since you have a fuel budget of $57, it is wise to monitor your tank levels during the long US 84 stretch to avoid any unexpected shortages in more remote areas. Flexibility is a major asset here; since the route is designed as a one-day trip, feel free to adjust your departure time to avoid local traffic bottlenecks. Keep your refueling stops efficient to maintain your momentum throughout the day.
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 186.1 miles from Marlin, TX, or about 3h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 163.2 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 82 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.1 miles or 3h 41m 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 52m
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 Marlin, 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 Marlin, TX
This is one driving day of about 372.2 miles and 6h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Marlin, 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 84 for about 163.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 186.1 miles from Marlin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 163.2 miles.
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.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 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
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
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 websiteAmerican 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 websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 255.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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TX 7
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
45.7 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
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US 84
Turn left onto US 84
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
136.7 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377 / Early Boulevard
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377 / Early Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
255.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 56m in
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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
$56.24 one way
$112.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $61.56 | $123.12 |
| premium | $4.54 | $66.45 | $132.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $82.18 | $164.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Lubbock, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sweetwater - Tesla Supercharger
Sweetwater, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
CEFCO Convenience Store - Tesla Supercharger
Post, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Walmart 3381 (Sweetwater, TX)
Sweetwater, TX
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Flying J 733
Lubbock, TX
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Spur Chevrolet Buick GMC - DCFC
Gatesville, TX
Blink Network
2 DCFC
Gene Messer Chevrolet
Lubbock, TX
Non-Networked
2 DCFC
Tegeler Chevrolet Central Texas
Goldthwaite, TX
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla: 3
EV Connect: 2
ChargePoint Network: 2
Blink Network: 1
Electrify America: 1
Non-Networked: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.7 | 1 | $39.08 | $17.87 |
| Efficient EV | 93.1 | 1 | $32.57 | $14.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.9 | 1 | $52.11 | $23.82 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Origin
Marlin, TX
Late night in Marlin on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
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.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 56m 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.
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 12.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a dedicated highway-focused experience, as 79% of your travel occurs on major thoroughfares. The road’s personality is defined by wide-open stretches, including a significant 163.2-mile segment on US 84 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. You will find that the transition between local segments and main highways creates a steady rhythm for the driver. Because the route relies heavily on major roads, you can maintain a consistent pace once you clear the initial departure points. Prepare for a focused drive where the primary challenge is managing the sheer distance of the open road.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 163.2 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and State Highway 153. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near TX 7.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 372.2 miles you will encounter 21 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 4.6 miles (TX 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 45.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 48 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Marlin, TX
Full guide →Founded 1834
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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 56m. Total distance: 372.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 163.2 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (TX 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 45.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 48 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 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, 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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