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Trip from Mount Pleasant, TX to Lubbock, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

153.3 mi

247 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 37m

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

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city in and county seat of Titus County, Texas, United States

Mount Pleasant, TX

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

This 153.3-mile journey from Mount Pleasant, TX, to Lubbock, TX, is an efficient 2-hour and 43-minute drive, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. You'll primarily be on US 84 and I-20, with 90% of the route being highway driving, so expect a straightforward and relatively fast experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $23, which is quite manageable for this distance. Both your starting and ending points are within the Great Plains region, suggesting a consistent landscape throughout your travel. Given the short duration, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for departure times and spontaneous stops.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76.6 miles from Mount Pleasant, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 74.5 mi 1h 14m
I 20 28.9 mi 28m
Highway 84 20 mi 19m
East Highway 84 6.8 mi 6m
FM 1235 5.7 mi 8m
Slaton Road 4.9 mi 6m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway 4.6 mi 4m
Avenue Q South Drive 2.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 74.5 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on County Road 301

71 ft · 3 sec · County Road 301
2

Continue on County Road 301

437 ft · 19 sec · County Road 301
3

Turn right onto County Road 302

339 ft · 14 sec · County Road 302
4

Turn straight onto FM 1235

5.7 mi · 8 min · FM 1235
5

Turn right onto FM 1235

0.4 mi · 44 sec · South Cherry Street
6

Turn left onto FM 1235

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South 3rd Street
7

Turn right onto FM 1235

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Oak Street
8

At end of road, turn left onto I 20 Bus

1.1 mi · 1 min · North 1st Street
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 Bus

0.1 mi · 19 sec · I 20 Bus
10

At end of road, turn left onto West Interstate 20

0.3 mi · 28 sec · West Interstate 20
11

Take the ramp

247 ft · 6 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
12

Merge onto I 20; US 84

29 mi · 28 min · I 20; US 84
13

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward 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
26

Arrive at destination

US 62; TX 114

Trip Plan

With a total travel time of just under 3 hours, this route is easily completed in one day, so you have the advantage of flexibility. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight and allow for any brief stops you might want to make. The longest stretch without services is 74.5 miles on US 84, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. While you'll likely only need one significant stop, keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the halfway point to ensure a smooth journey to Lubbock.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.6 miles from Mount Pleasant, TX, or about 1h 22m 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 34 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.6 miles or 1h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 13m

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 Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, TX

This is one driving day of about 153.3 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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.

city in Texas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Snyder, TX

77 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

Sweetwater, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Snyder, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.6 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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 74.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Mackenzie Main City Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 153.3

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18067752673

Visit website

American Windmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 153.3

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18067478734

Visit website

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 37 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | County Road 302

Turn right onto County Road 302

Navigation decision point

4
6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | FM 1235 / South 3rd Street

Turn left onto FM 1235 / South 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

4
6.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | FM 1235 / Oak Street

Turn right onto FM 1235 / Oak Street

Navigation decision point

6
7.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | West Interstate 20

At end of road, turn left onto West Interstate 20

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
37 mi into trip | ~42m 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

$23.16 one way

$46.33 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $25.35 $50.71
premium $4.54 $27.37 $54.74
diesel $5.61 $33.85 $67.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46 0 $16.10 $7.36
Efficient EV 38.3 0 $13.41 $6.13
EV Truck/SUV 61.3 0 $21.46 $9.81

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 16, 2026

Origin

Mount Pleasant, TX

Morning in Mount Pleasant on Sunday

Local time

6:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Morning in Lubbock on Sunday

Local time

6:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Partly Sunny

SW 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 5:25PM CDT until April 16 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 90% of your 153.3 miles on major roads like US 84 and I-20. This means you'll experience stretches of consistent speed, with the longest uninterrupted segment being 74.5 miles on US 84. While the highway format ensures efficiency, the drive offers a practical connection between two points rather than an overtly scenic experience. You'll transition from the eastern edge of the Great Plains to its western expanse, with the character of the road remaining focused on covering ground.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and I 20. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near County Road 302.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 153.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (County Road 302): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (FM 1235 / South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (FM 1235 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Mount Pleasant, TX

Full guide →

Mount Pleasant is a city in Northeastern Texas. It is the county seat of Titus County.

Arriving in Lubbock, TX

Full guide →

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.

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 2h 43m. Total distance: 153.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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.

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. 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 (County Road 302): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (FM 1235 / South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (FM 1235 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lubbock, TX before heading back.

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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