Driving from Pflugerville to Lubbock covers 368.7 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 42 minutes behind the wheel. Because you will spend the entire journey within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent landscape as you move across Texas. This trip is manageable as a single-day push, though the duration makes it a full day of travel. You should budget approximately $56 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Since the route relies on a mix of US 84, North US Highway 183, and State Highway 153, it offers a straightforward path for travelers looking to get from Central Texas to the South Plains region 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
184.4 miles from Pflugerville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
104.9 mi
1h 49m
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi
1h 18m
State Highway 153
69 mi
1h 14m
East Commerce Street
22 mi
25m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
183A Toll Road
13.9 mi
13m
State Highway 70
10.4 mi
10m
State Highway 45 North
8 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pflugerville, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on South Railroad Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·South Railroad Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto East Pflugerville Parkway
1.8 mi·3 min·East Pflugerville Parkway
3
Turn right onto South A W Grimes Boulevard
1.1 mi·2 min·South A W Grimes Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto TX 45
0.1 mi·11 sec·Louis Henna Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward TX 45 Toll West, SH 45 North
6
Merge onto TX 45 Toll
8.0 mi·8 min·State Highway 45 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward US 183 North, US 183 South, 183A Toll NorthUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward 183A Toll North, US 183 NorthUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto 183A Toll
14 mi·13 min·183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 183
36 mi·38 min·North US Highway 183
11
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi·4 min·South Key Avenue
12
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi·14 sec·North US Highway 281
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi·40 min·North US Highway 183
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi·34 min·US 84; US 183; TX 16
15
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi·2 min·Early Boulevard
16
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi·25 min·East Commerce Street
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi·8 min·Wallis Avenue
18
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
19
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi·1 min·West Walnut Street
20
Continue on TX 153
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·State Highway 153
21
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
22
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
23
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
24
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
25
Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
26
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
27
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
28
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
29
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
30
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
31
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
32
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
33
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
34
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
35
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
36
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
37
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
38
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
39
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
40
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To keep your 6-hour and 42-minute trip manageable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you are facing a long haul, leaving Pflugerville early in the morning helps you avoid the fatigue that often sets in during the later afternoon hours. Given the 104.9-mile stretch on US 84, ensure you check your fuel gauge before entering these longer segments to avoid unnecessary stress. While the route is feasible in one day, keep your schedule flexible to account for potential traffic or weather changes across the plains. Prioritizing consistent pacing will make this 368.7-mile trek feel much more comfortable.
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 184.4 miles from Pflugerville, TX, or about 3h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 81 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.4 miles or 3h 29m 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 38m
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 Pflugerville, 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 Pflugerville, TX
This is one driving day of about 368.7 miles and 6h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Pflugerville, 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 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 252.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in|South A W Grimes Boulevard
Turn right onto South A W Grimes Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.3 mi into trip|~8m in|TX 45 / Louis Henna Boulevard
Turn left onto TX 45 / Louis Henna Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
12.8 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, US 183 South, 183A Toll North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 183 North, US 183 South, 183A Toll No...
8
13.2 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 183A Toll North, US 183 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 183A Toll North, US 183 North
6
252.5 mi into trip|~4h 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
$55.71 one way
$111.42 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg129 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$60.98
$121.96
premium
$4.54
$65.83
$131.66
diesel
$5.61
$81.40
$162.81
Estimated Tolls: $0.97
183A Toll Road
(13.9 mi)$0.97
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
$56
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.6
1
$38.71
$17.70
Efficient EV
92.2
1
$32.26
$14.75
EV Truck/SUV
147.5
1
$51.62
$23.60
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Pflugerville, TX
Late night
in Pflugerville on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 42m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 82% of your time spent on major roads. You will navigate a variety of stretches, including a significant 104.9-mile run on US 84 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. The road personality shifts from regional highway connections to the more expansive, open vistas characteristic of the Great Plains. You won't find many technical, winding turns here; instead, anticipate steady, high-speed travel that requires focus during the longer highway segments. It is a practical drive designed for distance rather than scenic wandering.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and North US Highway 183. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near South A W Grimes Boulevard.
Driving Effort8/10
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 368.7 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 3.2 miles (South A W Grimes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (TX 45 / Louis Henna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 42m. Total distance: 368.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.97 in tolls one way, starting with 183A Toll Road. 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.
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 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 3.2 miles (South A W Grimes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (TX 45 / Louis Henna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.4 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.
