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Trip from Nederland, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 18m
Distance
614.8 mi
989 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 8m
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6 AM
11h 19m
8 AM
11h 39m
10 AM
11h 26m
12 PM
11h 24m
3 PM
11h 27m
5 PM
11h 38m
8 PM
11h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nederland, TX
Job1505 De waal
Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Nederland, TX to Lubbock, TX is 614.8 miles and takes about 11 hours 18 minutes via US 84, with a fuel budget near $96 and enough daylight to finish in a day if you start early, though an overnight stop is recommended. This long-haul drive crosses through the Great Plains region of Texas. It's a route that's largely highway cruising, making it efficient for covering distance. You'll be on the road for a significant portion of the day, so plan accordingly for fuel and rest breaks.
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
307.4 miles from Nederland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West US Highway 84 | 103.5 mi | 1h 54m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| TX 6 | 50 mi | 53m |
| East Grand Parkway North | 44 mi | 46m |
| North State Highway 6 | 43.3 mi | 43m |
| US 90 | 39.6 mi | 45m |
| Aggie Expressway | 24.8 mi | 27m |
Longest stretch:
West US Highway 84
— 103.5 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nederland, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Boston Avenue
0.2 mi
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38 sec
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Boston Avenue
2
Turn left onto TX 347
4.1 mi
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6 min
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North Twin City Highway
3
Continue on TX 347
0.7 mi
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48 sec
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Highway 347
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward US 69, US 96, US 287 North
5
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
5.6 mi
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6 min
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US 69; US 96; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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US 69; US 96; US 287
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
1.0 mi
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1 min
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US 69; US 96; US 287
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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17 sec
Exit 851
Toward US 90: Liberty
9
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto College Street
6.4 mi
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8 min
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College Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on US 90
40 mi
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45 min
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US 90
12
Turn right onto TX 321
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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North Cleveland Street
13
Turn left onto FM 1960
5.1 mi
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6 min
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West Clayton Street
14
Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North
0.1 mi
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14 sec
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East Grand Parkway North
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
16
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
44 mi
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46 min
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East Grand Parkway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward TX 249: Boudreaux Road, Rocky Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on North Grand Parkway West
0.4 mi
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40 sec
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North Grand Parkway West
19
Turn right onto TX 249
447 ft
·
7 sec
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Tomball Parkway
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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25 sec
Toward TBT Toll North
21
Merge onto TBT
4.9 mi
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5 min
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Tomball Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on TX 249 Toll
3.6 mi
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4 min
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MCTRA 249 Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on TX 249 Toll
25 mi
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27 min
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Aggie Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on TX 105
5.8 mi
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6 min
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State Highway 105
25
Turn right onto TX 105
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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State Highway 6
26
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
27
Merge onto TX 6
50 mi
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53 min
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TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
5.8 mi
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5 min
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North State Highway 6
29
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
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3 min
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South Main Street
30
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
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37 min
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North State Highway 6
31
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
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2 min
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South Memorial Street
32
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
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9 min
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East State Highway 6
33
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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TX 6
34
Turn left onto TX 6; Loop 340
8.4 mi
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10 min
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East Loop 340
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
36
Turn straight onto West Loop 340
0.1 mi
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15 sec
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West Loop 340
37
Keep slight left at fork onto West Loop 340
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Loop 340
38
Turn left onto West Waco Drive
212 ft
·
4 sec
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West Waco Drive
39
Continue on Woodway Drive
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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Woodway Drive
40
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 84
41
Merge onto US 84
6.6 mi
·
8 min
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George W Bush Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Continue on US 84
5.2 mi
·
5 min
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West US Highway 84
43
Continue on US 84
2.8 mi
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4 min
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East McGregor Drive
44
Continue on US 84
98 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
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West US Highway 84
Use the straight lane.
45
Continue on US 84; US 183
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Garmon Drive
46
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Early Boulevard
47
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
48
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi
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8 min
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Wallis Avenue
49
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
50
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Walnut Street
51
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
52
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
53
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
54
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Lamar Street
55
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
56
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
57
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
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5 min
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I 20; US 84
58
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
59
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US 84
60
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
61
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
62
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
63
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
64
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North US Highway 84
65
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
66
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
67
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
68
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
69
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
70
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
71
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 11-hour drive time, breaking this trip into two days is a good idea to avoid fatigue. Aim to leave Nederland, TX in the morning, giving you ample time to reach your overnight stop. With 3 recommended stops, you can plan for roughly every 3 hours of driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches on US 84, as services can be spaced out. Planning your overnight around the halfway point, perhaps near Abilene, would make for a balanced two-day drive.
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 307.4 miles from Nederland, TX, or about 5h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.5 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 135 miles or 2h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 307.4 miles or 5h 47m 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 307.4 miles or 5h 47m
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 10h 14m
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 Nederland, 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 Nederland, TX
Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 135 miles from Nederland, 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 West US Highway 84 for about 103.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
203 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
406 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Brownwood, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
307 mi · about 5.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Waxahachie, TX after about 307 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 135 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 307.4 miles from Nederland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 307 miles or 5.7 hours on the road.
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
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
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
Flying J Travel Center
1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
1.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
1.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 435 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 498.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 69; US 96; US 287
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.2 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 69; US 96; US 287
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US...
6
11.3 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 69; US 96; US 287
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US...
7
108.3 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward TX 249: Boudreaux Road, Rocky Road
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 TX 249: Boudreaux Road, Rocky Road
6
498.6 mi into trip
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~9h 18m in
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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
$84.21 one way
$168.42 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
215 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $94.06 | $188.12 |
| premium | $4.23 | $102.26 | $204.53 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $116.09 | $232.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Tomball Tollway
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
MCTRA 249 Tollway
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 215.1 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 | 184.4 | 2 | $64.55 | $29.51 |
| Efficient EV | 153.7 | 1 | $53.80 | $24.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 245.9 | 3 | $86.07 | $39.35 |
Gas CO2
215 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.
Origin
Nederland, TX
Night in Nederland on Monday
Local time
9:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph
5% chance
Live 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
Night in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
9:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
40% chance
Live 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
91°F
Brownwood, TX
406 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
11h 18m 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.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 254.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route covers 614.8 miles, with 85% of it on highways. You'll spend most of your time on West US Highway 84 and US 84. The longest stretch without a significant turn or exit is 103.5 miles on West US Highway 84. Expect a lot of rural cruising with fewer exits compared to interstate driving.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
71 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.5 mi on West US Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 84 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near US 69; US 96; US 287.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 43 significant decision points across 614.8 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 5.5 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
19 ft
Total Climb
3,355 ft
Total Descent
171 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~614.8 mi in
Elevation Range
3,184 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 Nederland, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Tbt Toll North along the way.
Tbt Toll North
109.2 mi in
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~2h 8m
About the Cities
Starting in Nederland, TX
Full guide →Founded 1897
Nederland is a small city in Southeast Texas, USA. It is a part of an area called "The Golden Triangle".
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103.5 miles on West US Highway 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 307 miles on day one.
Expect about $0.59 in tolls one way, starting with Tomball Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 14 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.3 hours each way, a round trip means 22.6 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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