Marshall, TX to Lubbock, TX is 496.6 miles and takes about 8h 32m via Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and I 20, with a fuel budget near $79 and an overnight stay recommended. This trip takes you across the vast Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward traverse through the heart of the state. With two recommended days, you can break up the roughly 9-hour drive into manageable segments, avoiding a marathon day behind the wheel. Plan for a mixed-terrain experience, balancing efficient highway cruising with some surface road driving. It's a practical option for covering significant ground within Texas.
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
248.3 miles from Marshall, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
219.1 mi
3h 43m
I 20
130.3 mi
2h 12m
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi
23m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
East Highway 84
6.8 mi
6m
Slaton Road
4.9 mi
6m
East Grand Avenue
4.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 219.1 mi, about 3h 43m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 112 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,793 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,285
Quietest
2 AM
~240 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Marshall, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on West Houston Street
342 ft·12 sec·West Houston Street
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At end of road, turn left onto South Bolivar Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·South Bolivar Street
3
Turn left onto US 80
4.8 mi·5 min·East Grand Avenue
4
Turn left onto FM 968
2.7 mi·3 min·FM 968
5
Turn left onto FM 3251
0.7 mi·58 sec·FM 3251
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
7
Merge onto I 20
111 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
19 mi·20 min·I 20
Toward I 20 West: Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 20
22 mi·23 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 20
25 mi·26 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 WestUse the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
190 mi·3 hr 12 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: AbileneUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
15
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
16
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
17
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
18
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
19
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
20
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
21
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
22
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
23
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
24
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
25
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
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Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 8.5-hour estimated drive time, splitting this trip over two days is a good idea, with two stops planned. Consider departing Marshall, TX in the morning to make good progress on your first day. The longest stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway is over 200 miles, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. You'll want to plan your overnight stay somewhere around the halfway point, likely after about 4-5 hours of driving. This pacing will make the overall trip much more comfortable and less fatiguing.
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 248.3 miles from Marshall, TX, or about 4h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.1 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 109 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 248.3 miles or 4h 18m 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 248.3 miles or 4h 18m
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 28m
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 Marshall, 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 Marshall, TX
Aim for roughly 248 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 248 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 miles from Marshall, 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 219.1 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 380.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South Bolivar Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Bolivar Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
119.9 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
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186.2 mi into trip|~3h 15m 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
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190.2 mi into trip|~3h 19m 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
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380.3 mi into trip|~6h 32m 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
$76.03 one way
$152.07 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg174 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.29
$83.91
$167.83
premium
$4.64
$90.68
$181.36
diesel
$6.18
$120.81
$241.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 173.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
149
1
$52.14
$23.84
Efficient EV
124.2
1
$43.45
$19.86
EV Truck/SUV
198.6
2
$69.52
$31.78
Gas CO2
174 kg
EV CO2
58 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Marshall, TX
Afternoon
in Marshall on Saturday
Local time
1:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Clear
N 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:25AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon
in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
1:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Patchy Frost
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:25AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
12 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
8h 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 52% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads like I 20. The longest continuous stretch on these roads is 219.1 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. Expect a transition from highway speeds to surface roads, which will likely feel like a change in pace with more local traffic and potentially more frequent stops. The mixed profile suggests you'll experience both efficient long-distance travel and more typical rural driving.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 219.1 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Bolivar Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 496.6 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 0.1 miles (South Bolivar Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 119.9 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 186.2 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
The longest stretch is about 219.1 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 248 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 0.1 miles (South Bolivar Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 119.9 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 186.2 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 17.1 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.
