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Trip from Medina, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 11m
Distance
349.6 mi
563 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 59m
★
6 AM
6h 11m
8 AM
6h 37m
10 AM
6h 20m
12 PM
6h 18m
3 PM
6h 22m
5 PM
6h 36m
8 PM
6h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medina, TX
Mark Direen
Lubbock, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Medina to Lubbock is 349.6 miles and takes about 6h 11m via US 84 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in the same area. The majority of this drive is on highways, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. With only one recommended stop and a clear route, it's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
174.8 miles from Medina, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 10 | 51.7 mi | 49m |
| Frisco Avenue | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| North Main Street | 29.3 mi | 30m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| Roberts Avenue | 16.5 mi | 18m |
| FM 2111 | 12.3 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 74.5 mi, about 1h 14m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~537 veh/hr typical · worst 948
Quietest
3 AM
~95 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Medina, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Newcomer Lane
65 ft
·
9 sec
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Newcomer Lane
2
Turn left onto TX 16
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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State Highway 16 North
3
Turn left onto RM 2828
9.0 mi
·
9 min
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Ranch Road 2828
4
At end of road, turn left onto TX 173
0.9 mi
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56 sec
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State Highway 173 North
5
Continue on TX 173
11 mi
·
12 min
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Bandera Highway
6
Turn slight right
241 ft
·
8 sec
7
Turn slight right onto Loop 534
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Highway
8
Turn right onto TX 16
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sidney Baker Street
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on TX 16
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fredericksburg Road
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 10
52 mi
·
49 min
·
I 10
12
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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US 83
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
13
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi
·
30 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 83
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Frisco Avenue
15
Continue on US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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Roberts Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
·
FM 2111
19
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
·
33 min
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State Highway 153
20
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
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State Highway 153
21
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
22
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
23
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
24
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
25
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 20; US 84
26
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
28
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
29
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
30
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
31
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
32
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
33
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
34
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
35
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
36
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
37
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
38
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
39
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 11m estimated drive time, leaving Medina in the morning will allow you to reach Lubbock well before evening. The fuel cost is estimated at $51, so ensure your tank is full before departing or plan a stop around the halfway mark. With only one recommended stop and a mostly highway profile, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on US 84 as it's the longest stretch you'll cover, and consider filling up before you hit that segment if you're concerned about fuel availability.
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 174.8 miles from Medina, TX, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.5 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 77 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174.8 miles or 3h 7m 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 7m
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 Medina, 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 Medina, TX
This is one driving day of about 349.6 miles and 6h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Medina, 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 74.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
175 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 174.8 miles from Medina, 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 74.5 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
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Scenic View
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
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 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 websiteSchreiner Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Early stretch
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Junction, Texas
+13254463880
Visit websiteSouth Llano River State Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~12 min detour
Early stretch
4.9 mi from route
~12 min detour
Junction, Texas
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+13254463994
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 27.7 and 233.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
27.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
79.8 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
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US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
6
167.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
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US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Turn right onto US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
167.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
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TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Turn left onto TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
233.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 11m 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
$47.88 one way
$95.77 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
122 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $53.49 | $106.97 |
| premium | $4.23 | $58.15 | $116.30 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $66.01 | $132.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.9 | 1 | $36.71 | $16.78 |
| Efficient EV | 87.4 | 0 | $30.59 | $13.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 139.8 | 1 | $48.94 | $22.37 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Medina, TX
Evening in Medina on Monday
Local time
6:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 10 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:02AM CDT until July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Evening in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
6:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 10 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:02AM CDT until July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
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
6 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 11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 62% of your time on highways, covering 349.6 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a planned stop is 74.5 miles on US 84. Expect to transition from I 10 onto US 84, which will be your primary road for much of the trip. The route profile is mostly highway, so anticipate consistent speeds and a rural cruising feel for significant portions.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.5 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 349.6 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 27.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 79.8 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 167.8 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
1,442 ft
Total Climb
2,377 ft
Total Descent
616 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~349.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,760 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Medina, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Menard along the way.
Menard
79.8 mi in
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~1h 24m
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via US 83
About the Cities
Starting in Medina, TX
Full guide →Founded -900
Top landmarks
- • Prophet's Mosque — mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia
- • Hejaz Railway Museum — railway museum
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 11m. Total distance: 349.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.5 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 79.8 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 167.8 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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