Pittsburg, TX to Lubbock, TX is 446.6 miles and takes about 8h 15m via US Highway 82 West, with a fuel budget near $67 and likely an overnight stay. You'll traverse the Great Plains region of Texas, starting in one part and ending in another. This is a highway-focused journey, so expect a straightforward drive across the state. With a recommended two days for this trip, you'll have ample time to cover the distance comfortably without feeling rushed. It's a practical choice if you need to get from East Texas to the South Plains efficiently.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
223.3 miles from Pittsburg, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 82 West
149.4 mi
2h 37m
US 82
108.1 mi
2h
US Highway 82
33.5 mi
35m
West Highway 82
24.4 mi
25m
East Buck Owens Freeway
22.9 mi
24m
North US Highway 271
21.1 mi
24m
US Highway 271 South
18.9 mi
21m
East US Highway 82
12.3 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 82 West
— 149.4 mi, about 2h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on Church Street
397 ft·19 sec·Church Street
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Turn right onto Loop 238
1.1 mi·1 min·Mount Pleasant Street
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At end of road, turn left onto US 271
5.7 mi·6 min·North Greer Boulevard
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Continue on US 271
5.4 mi·6 min·Bill Ratliff Freeway
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Continue on US 271
2.6 mi·3 min·West Ferguson Road
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Continue on US 271
13 mi·14 min·North US Highway 271
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Continue on US 271
0.7 mi·49 sec·South First Street
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Continue on US 271
8.3 mi·9 min·North US Highway 271
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Continue on US 271
0.9 mi·59 sec·Mount Pleasant Road
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Continue on US 271
0.2 mi·13 sec·Broadway
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Continue on US 271
487 ft·6 sec·Halesboro Street
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Turn straight onto US 271
1.0 mi·1 min·Paris Road
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Continue on US 271
19 mi·21 min·US Highway 271 South
14
Continue on US 271
0.8 mi·1 min·Clarksville Street
15
Merge onto US 271; Loop 286
351 ft·5 sec·Southeast Loop 286
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward US 271 Business North: Paris
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Continue on US 271 Business
2.3 mi·3 min·Clarksville Street
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Turn right onto US 82 Business; US 271 Business
0.1 mi·20 sec·12th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto US 82 Business; US 271 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Avenue
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Continue on US 82 Business
3.4 mi·4 min·Bonham Street
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Continue on US 82
56 mi·59 min·US Highway 82 West
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Continue on US 82
23 mi·24 min·East Buck Owens Freeway
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Continue on US 82
12 mi·14 min·East US Highway 82
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Continue on US 82
12 mi·13 min·J M Lindsay Boulevard
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Continue on US 82
10 mi·11 min·Division Street
26
Turn straight onto US 82
25 mi·27 min·US 82
27
Merge onto US 82
34 mi·37 min·US 82
28
Take the exit onto US 82
49 mi·54 min·US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
29
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi·52 sec·US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
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Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 82
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Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi·45 sec·North Main Street
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Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi·1 min·East California Street
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi·1 hr 38 min·US Highway 82 West
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi·25 min·West Highway 82
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·East Main Street
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi·7 min·US Highway 82
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·4th Street
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Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi·26 min·US Highway 82
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Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi·3 min·Idalou Road
Toward US 62, TX 114
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Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi·3 min·East 19th Street
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Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 15m estimated duration, splitting this drive over two days is highly recommended to make the most of your trip. Plan to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours, especially if you aim to reach a stopover point by mid-afternoon. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major town or service area on US Highway 82 West is nearly 150 miles. Look for opportunities to refuel and take breaks during the first half of your journey to ensure a relaxed second day of driving.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 223.3 miles from Pittsburg, TX, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.4 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 98 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 223.3 miles or 4h 11m 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 223.3 miles or 4h 11m
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 7h 8m
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 Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg, TX
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Pittsburg, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 82 West for about 149.4 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 286.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Loop 238 / Mount Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Loop 238 / Mount Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
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1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|US 271 / North Greer Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 271 / North Greer Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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58.7 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 271 Business North: Paris
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 271 Business North: Paris
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237.8 mi into trip|~4h 27m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abile...
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286.5 mi into trip|~5h 22m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.48 one way
$134.96 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg156 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$73.86
$147.73
premium
$4.54
$79.74
$159.47
diesel
$5.61
$98.60
$197.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$197–$307
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 156.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
134
1
$46.89
$21.44
Efficient EV
111.7
1
$39.08
$17.86
EV Truck/SUV
178.6
2
$62.52
$28.58
Gas CO2
156 kg
EV CO2
52 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
Pittsburg, TX
Night
in Pittsburg on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Night
in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
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.
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
8 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
8h 15m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey utilizing major roadways like US Highway 82. You'll encounter long stretches on US Highway 82 West, including one uninterrupted segment of 149.4 miles. The character of the drive is largely consistent, offering a steady pace across the Texan landscape. While primarily highway, the extensive use of US Highway 82 means you'll experience a mix of higher-speed travel with potential for occasional slower traffic as you pass through various towns.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 149.4 mi on US Highway 82 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 82 West and US 82. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Loop 238 / Mount Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Loop 238 / Mount Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 271 / North Greer Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Pittsburg, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Abilene along the way.
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.
The longest stretch is about 149.4 miles on US Highway 82 West. 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 223 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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 2 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 (Loop 238 / Mount Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 271 / North Greer Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.3 hours each way, a round trip means 16.5 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.
