Murillo Colonia to Lubbock is 616.8 miles and takes about 11 hours 2 minutes via I 69C and I 10, with a fuel budget near $90 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though it's best split over two days. This long-haul drive primarily stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. Expect a predominantly highway experience, making it a straightforward trip if you're comfortable with extended driving. Given the duration, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended for safety and comfort.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
308.4 miles from Murillo Colonia, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69C
141.7 mi
2h 35m
I 10
98.7 mi
1h 37m
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
US 281
68.5 mi
1h 11m
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
Longest stretch:
I 69C
— 141.7 mi, about 2h 35m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 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
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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 Murillo Colonia, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on Murillo Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·Murillo Street
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Turn left onto FM 907
2.5 mi·4 min·South Alamo Road
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Continue on FM 907
0.6 mi·1 min·North Alamo Road
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Turn left onto FM 2128
0.5 mi·40 sec·East Schunior Street
5
Continue on FM 2128
0.8 mi·1 min·East Richardson Street
6
Continue on FM 2128
1.2 mi·1 min·East Richardson Road
7
Turn right onto North Expressway 281
181 ft·3 sec·North Expressway 281
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 69C North, US 281 North
9
Merge onto I 69C; US 281
71 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 69C; US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69C; US 281
70 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 69C; US 281
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
15 mi·18 min·Nueces Street
12
Continue on US 281
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 281
13
Take the exit onto US 281
68 mi·1 hr 10 min·US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 140BToward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, AlamodomeUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi·3 min·East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North
17
Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87
93 ft·1 sec·South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
0.9 mi·1 min·McDermott Freeway
Exit 156Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El PasoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87
15 mi·17 min·McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
99 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi·44 sec·US 83
Exit 456Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
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Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi·30 min·North Main Street
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Frisco Avenue
24
Continue on US 83
17 mi·18 min·Roberts Avenue
25
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
28
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
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Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
30
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
31
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
32
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
33
Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
34
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
35
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
36
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
37
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
38
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
39
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
40
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
41
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
42
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
43
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
45
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
46
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
47
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
48
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 616.8-mile drive, breaking it into two days is the most sensible approach. Aim to leave early on your first day to cover approximately half the distance, allowing for a comfortable overnight stop. This pace ensures you're not pushing for the full 11 hours 2 minutes in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major town might be around 141.7 miles on I 69C. Budgeting around $90 for fuel is a good estimate for this trip.
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 308.4 miles from Murillo Colonia, TX, or about 5h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.7 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 136 miles or 2h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 308.4 miles or 5h 37m 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 308.4 miles or 5h 37m
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 9h 58m
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 Murillo Colonia, 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 Murillo Colonia, TX
Aim for roughly 308 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 308 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 136 miles from Murillo Colonia, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69C for about 141.7 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 33
5 decision points cluster between mile 230.9 and 347 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
230.9 mi into trip|~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodom...
8
232.8 mi into trip|~4h 20m in|I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
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.
Exit 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
6
233.7 mi into trip|~4h 21m in|I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
248.3 mi into trip|~4h 38m in|I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
347 mi into trip|~6h 15m in|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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$84.48 one way
$168.96 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg216 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$94.37
$188.73
premium
$4.23
$102.60
$205.20
diesel
$4.80
$116.46
$232.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 215.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
185
2
$64.76
$29.61
Efficient EV
154.2
1
$53.97
$24.67
EV Truck/SUV
246.7
3
$86.35
$39.48
Gas CO2
216 kg
EV CO2
72 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Murillo Colonia, TX
Evening
in Murillo Colonia on Monday
Local time
7:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Partly Sunny
SE 17 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Evening
in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
7:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph40% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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.
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
14 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
11h 2m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 212.7
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 276.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 79% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major interstates. The longest continuous stretch on I 69C covers 141.7 miles, offering a good period of consistent cruising. As you transition to US 84, expect a change from interstate speeds to potentially more varied traffic and fewer exits per mile. This shift signals a move toward more rural road conditions.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 141.7 mi on I 69C.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69C and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 230.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 33 significant decision points across 616.8 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 230.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232.8 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 233.7 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft95 ft
Total Climb
3,542 ft
Total Descent
434 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~616.8 mi in
Elevation Range
3,108 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Murillo Colonia, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome and Menard.
Alamodome
230.9 mi in|~4h 16m
Menard
347 mi in|~6h 15m|via US 83
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 141.7 miles on I 69C. 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 308 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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 230.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232.8 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 233.7 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.0 hours each way, a round trip means 22.1 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.
