Redwood, TX to Lubbock, TX is 421.4 miles and takes about 7h 27m via I 10 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. Expect a predominantly highway experience for much of the trip. With just two recommended stops and a recommended one-day drive, this route is straightforward and efficient for getting from point A to point B.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
210.7 miles from Redwood, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
99.8 mi
1h 38m
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
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
Anderson Loop
16.7 mi
18m
Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi
18m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 99.8 mi, about 1h 38m
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 Redwood, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on FM 1978
2.3 mi·3 min·FM 1978
2
Turn left onto TX 123
3.9 mi·4 min·North State Highway 123
3
Turn right onto FM 1101
10 mi·14 min·FM 1101
4
Turn right onto TX 46
0.2 mi·41 sec·State Highway 46 South
5
Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
0.3 mi·36 sec·Interstate 35 North
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 35 SouthUse the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 35
0.8 mi·52 sec·Purple Heart Trail
8
Continue on I 35
1.7 mi·1 min·Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35
12 mi·12 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35
1.8 mi·1 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 172Toward Loop 1604: Anderson LoopUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson LoopUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Loop 1604 West
14
Merge onto Loop 1604
17 mi·18 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Frontage RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Loop 1604 West
17
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi·24 sec·Interstate 10 West
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
19
Merge onto I 10; US 87
1.1 mi·1 min·I 10; US 87
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
22
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
29
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
44
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 7h 27m drive, leaving Redwood, TX in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. Plan for your two stops strategically to break up the 421.4 miles; consider stopping around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longest stretch of 99.8 miles on I 10, and be aware that your estimated fuel cost is around $61. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility, but it's best to have a clear idea of where you'll refuel before hitting longer highway sections.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 210.7 miles from Redwood, TX, or about 3h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.8 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 93 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 210.7 miles or 3h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 23m
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 Redwood, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Redwood, TX
This is one driving day of about 421.4 miles and 7h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Redwood, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 99.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 210.7 miles from Redwood, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 32
5 decision points cluster between mile 33.7 and 151.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
33.7 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 172
Toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
7
33.8 mi into trip|~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
6
51 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Frontage Road
6
52.9 mi into trip|~1h 3m 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
151.6 mi into trip|~2h 40m 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
$57.72 one way
$115.44 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg147 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$64.47
$128.94
premium
$4.23
$70.10
$140.19
diesel
$4.80
$79.57
$159.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 147.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
126.4
1
$44.25
$20.23
Efficient EV
105.4
1
$36.87
$16.86
EV Truck/SUV
168.6
2
$59.00
$26.97
Gas CO2
147 kg
EV CO2
49 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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Redwood, TX
Evening
in Redwood on Monday
Local time
6:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph38% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 2:11PM CDT until July 16 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Evening
in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
6:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph40% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 2:11PM CDT until July 16 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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.
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
5 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
7h 27m 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.
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...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 43.6
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...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 87.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 67% of this 421.4-mile trip on highways. The longest uninterrupted highway stretch is 99.8 miles, found on I 10. After the highway segments, you'll transition to surface roads like Frisco Avenue. Expect a significant amount of time cruising on open highway.
67% 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: 99.8 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 33.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 32 significant decision points across 421.4 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 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft557 ft
Total Climb
3,440 ft
Total Descent
795 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~421.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,646 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Redwood, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604 West and Menard.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 27m. Total distance: 421.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 27m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.8 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 14.9 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.
