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Trip from Port Arthur, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 19m
Distance
621.6 mi
1,000 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$93
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 9m
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6 AM
11h 20m
8 AM
11h 40m
10 AM
11h 27m
12 PM
11h 25m
3 PM
11h 28m
5 PM
11h 39m
8 PM
11h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Arthur, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 621.6 miles across Texas, this journey from Port Arthur to Lubbock is a serious undertaking that takes approximately 11 hours and 19 minutes of driving time. Because of the length, I strongly recommend splitting this trip into two days to keep your focus sharp and your stress levels low. You will primarily navigate via I-10, US-84, and TX-71, traversing the Great Plains region for the duration of the trip. Budgeting around $95 for fuel is a smart move, especially if you want to avoid mid-trip surprises. While some might attempt this in a single push, the overnight split allows you to manage the distance comfortably without burnout.
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
310.8 miles from Port Arthur, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 42m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 133.2 mi | 2h 30m |
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| TX 71 | 77.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| North US Highway 183 | 72.6 mi | 1h 18m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| TX 82 | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 133.2 mi, about 2h 30m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,891 veh/hr typical · worst 5,760
Quietest
2 AM
~593 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 98 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 Port Arthur, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on Augusta Avenue
197 ft
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7 sec
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Augusta Avenue
2
Turn right onto TX 87
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Gulfway Drive
3
Continue on TX 87
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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Dowling Road
4
Turn right onto TX 82
20 mi
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21 min
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TX 82
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on TX 73
3.9 mi
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3 min
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TX 73
6
Turn straight onto TX 73
3.3 mi
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3 min
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TX 73
7
Merge onto I 10
133 mi
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2 hr 30 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto TX 71
0.5 mi
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33 sec
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TX 71
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
9
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
77 mi
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1 hr 22 min
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TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
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2 min
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East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi
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26 sec
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Bastrop Highway
14
Continue on 183 Toll
6.2 mi
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6 min
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Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 183
15 mi
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16 min
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US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi
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14 min
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183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 183
36 mi
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38 min
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North US Highway 183
18
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
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4 min
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South Key Avenue
19
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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North US Highway 281
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi
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40 min
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North US Highway 183
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi
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34 min
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US 84; US 183; TX 16
22
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
23
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
24
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
25
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
26
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Walnut Street
27
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
28
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
29
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
30
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
31
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
32
Take the ramp
340 ft
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8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
33
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
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5 min
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I 20; US 84
34
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
35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US 84
36
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
37
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
38
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
39
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
40
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
41
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
42
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
43
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
44
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
45
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
46
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
47
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To tackle this 621.6-mile trek effectively, plan for at least three dedicated stops to stretch your legs and refresh your focus. Leaving early in the morning is essential to maximize your daylight hours and avoid the fatigue that sets in toward the end of an 11-hour drive. Given that your fuel budget is roughly $95, keep an eye on your gauge during the longer highway stretches to ensure you don't push your tank too thin between stations. Since you are crossing significant distance, use the overnight split to break up the monotony of the highway miles. Prioritize your rest, as the sheer length of the drive makes consistent breaks more important than speed.
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 310.8 miles from Port Arthur, TX, or about 5h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.2 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 137 miles or 2h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 310.8 miles or 5h 42m 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 310.8 miles or 5h 42m
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 15m
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 Port Arthur, 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 Port Arthur, TX
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 137 miles from Port Arthur, 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 10 for about 133.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
205 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
410 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
311 mi · about 5.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 311 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 137 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 310.8 miles from Port Arthur, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 311 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
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Chambers County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Chambers County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
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
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.5 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.5 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.6 mi from route
Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Colorado County Westbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.4 mi from route
Museum of the Gulf Coast
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Port Arthur, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+14099827000
Visit websiteDowntown Aquarium
4.1
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, right off the route
First break
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm
+17132233474
Visit websiteLakeline Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cedar Park, Texas
+15124015500
Visit websiteUnion Station
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Houston, Texas
+17132598070
Visit websiteMackenzie Main City Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
Visit websiteBarbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+17137520314
Visit websiteAmerican Windmill Museum
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18067478734
Visit websiteCidercade Houston
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 10 am–12 pm
+13462417524
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 29.5 and 505.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
29.5 mi into trip
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~32m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
162.7 mi into trip
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~3h 3m in
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TX 71
Take the exit onto TX 71 toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
6
163.3 mi into trip
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~3h 4m in
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TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
244.5 mi into trip
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~4h 30m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
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 US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
6
505.4 mi into trip
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~9h 19m 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
$93.31 one way
$186.63 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
218 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $103.25 | $206.50 |
| premium | $4.57 | $111.72 | $223.43 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $153.59 | $307.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$93
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$223–$333
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 217.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 186.5 | 2 | $65.27 | $29.84 |
| Efficient EV | 155.4 | 1 | $54.39 | $24.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 248.6 | 3 | $87.02 | $39.78 |
Gas CO2
217 kg
EV CO2
73 kg (66% 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
Port Arthur, TX
Afternoon in Port Arthur on Friday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Clear
E 0 to 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon in Lubbock on Friday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
81°F
Brownwood, TX
410 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
1 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 19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a high-speed experience, as roughly 89% of this route consists of highway driving. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 133.2 miles along I-10. The road transitions from major interstate corridors to state and federal highways, requiring you to remain alert as the infrastructure shifts. It is a classic long-distance drive that demands steady concentration rather than technical maneuvering. You will spend the vast majority of your time maintaining highway speeds, making this a straightforward, if demanding, haul across the state.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 133.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.5 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 24 significant decision points across 621.6 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 29.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.7 miles (TX 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.3 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
1 ft
Total Climb
3,371 ft
Total Descent
169 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~621.6 mi in
Elevation Range
3,202 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.
Between Port Arthur, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Austin and 183 Toll North: Lampasas.
Austin
162.7 mi in
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~3h 3m
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via TX 71
183 Toll North: Lampasas
244.5 mi in
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~4h 30m
About the Cities
Starting in Port Arthur, TX
Full guide →Port Arthur is in the Gulf Coast region of Texas.
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.
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 133.2 miles on I 10. 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 311 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 35 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 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.7 miles (TX 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.3 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.3 hours each way, a round trip means 22.7 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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