Embarking on the 522.9-mile journey from Meadows Place to Lubbock is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning. Covering this distance typically takes about 8 hours and 33 minutes of pure driving time, making it a substantial trek across the Texas landscape. Because you are traveling entirely within the Great Plains region, you can expect a consistent, expansive terrain throughout your trip. While some travelers might attempt to power through in one long day, we highly recommend splitting this drive over 2 days to maintain your energy and focus. Budgeting approximately $80 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for the costs associated with this trek. Ultimately, this trip is best approached as a multi-day excursion rather than a rushed sprint.
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
263.7 miles from Meadows Place, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 52m into the drive
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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
48.2 mi
49m
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 Meadows Place, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on Dorrance Lane
24 ft·6 sec·Dorrance Lane
2
Turn left onto Amblewood Drive
0.2 mi·58 sec·Amblewood Drive
3
Turn right onto West Airport Boulevard
7.6 mi·14 min·West Airport Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto TX 99
0.1 mi·11 sec·West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward TX 99 Toll North
6
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
11 mi·12 min·West Grand Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, HoustonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 West: San AntonioUse the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 10; US 90
48 mi·49 min·Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto TX 71
0.5 mi·33 sec·TX 71
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
11
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi·2 min·Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi·2 min·East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: LampasasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi·26 sec·Bastrop Highway
16
Continue on 183 Toll
6.2 mi·6 min·Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 183
15 mi·16 min·US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi·14 min·183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 183
36 mi·38 min·North US Highway 183
20
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi·4 min·South Key Avenue
21
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi·14 sec·North US Highway 281
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi·40 min·North US Highway 183
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi·34 min·US 84; US 183; TX 16
24
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi·2 min·Early Boulevard
25
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi·25 min·East Commerce Street
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi·8 min·Wallis Avenue
27
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
28
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi·1 min·West Walnut Street
29
Continue on TX 153
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·State Highway 153
30
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
31
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
32
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
33
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
34
Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
35
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
36
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
37
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
38
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
39
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
40
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
41
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
42
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
43
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
44
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
46
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
47
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
48
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
49
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 8-hour and 33-minute journey, plan for at least 2 intentional stops to stretch your legs and refresh. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you reach your destination well before nightfall. Since this is a long-distance drive, pacing yourself is the key to a successful arrival in Lubbock. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $80 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and current pump prices. As a specific tip for this route, treat your stop planning as a mandatory part of your itinerary rather than an afterthought, as splitting the drive into two manageable segments will significantly improve your overall experience.
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 263.7 miles from Meadows Place, TX, or about 4h 52m 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 116 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 263.7 miles or 4h 52m 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 263.7 miles or 4h 52m
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 32m
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 Meadows Place, 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 Meadows Place, TX
Aim for roughly 264 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 264 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 116 miles from Meadows Place, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 150.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|West Airport Boulevard
Turn right onto West Airport Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
19 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Houston
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 I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Houst...
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19.4 mi into trip|~29m 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
6
69 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
150.2 mi into trip|~2h 47m 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
$79.69 one way
$159.38 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg185 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$87.23
$174.46
premium
$4.54
$94.16
$188.33
diesel
$5.61
$116.44
$232.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 184.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
158.2
1
$55.38
$25.32
Efficient EV
131.9
1
$46.15
$21.10
EV Truck/SUV
211
2
$73.84
$33.75
Gas CO2
185 kg
EV CO2
62 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 20, 2026
Origin
Meadows Place, TX
Morning
in Meadows Place on Tuesday
Local time
10:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning
in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
10:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Brownwood, TX
348 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 36m 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?
Navigating this route involves transitioning from the local streets of Meadows Place, such as Amblewood Drive and West Airport Boulevard, onto the broader path of West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road. Although the route features a 0% highway share according to the data, you will find yourself navigating a mix of local and arterial roads for the duration of the 522.9-mile transit. The road's personality is defined by its long-distance nature, requiring steady concentration as you move away from the Houston area toward the Panhandle. Expect a steady, sustained pace behind the wheel as you cross the vast, open stretches that characterize this part of the state. It is a straightforward, functional drive that focuses on distance rather than technical complexity.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 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 0.2 miles in near West Airport Boulevard.
Driving Effort10/10
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 29 significant decision points across 527.4 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 0.2 miles (West Airport Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles: 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.
Between Meadows Place, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Austin and 183 Toll North: Lampasas.
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 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 264 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 0.2 miles (West Airport Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.6 hours each way, a round trip means 19.2 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.
