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Trip from Richardson, TX to Lubbock, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 10m

Distance

357.6 mi

575 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 58m ★
6 AM
6h 10m
8 AM
6h 36m
10 AM
6h 19m
12 PM
6h 17m
3 PM
6h 21m
5 PM
6h 35m
8 PM
6h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Collin and Dallas counties in Texas, United States

Richardson, TX

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

This 347.5-mile journey from Richardson, TX to Lubbock, TX takes approximately 5 hours and 17 minutes, making it a feasible one-day road trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $53, it's an economical option for exploring the Great Plains. The route primarily utilizes local roads, characterized by frequent turns rather than sustained highway driving. While it's a single-day drive, plan for a leisurely pace due to the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route, and consider one planned stop to break up the journey. You'll remain within Texas for the entirety of this drive.

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

178.8 miles from Richardson, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 182.3 mi 3h 4m
US 84 74.5 mi 1h 14m
Highway 84 20 mi 19m
SH 183 TEXpress 13.6 mi 13m
Jim Wright Freeway 12.8 mi 14m
I 820 TEXpress 6.9 mi 6m
East Highway 84 6.8 mi 6m
West Freeway 6 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richardson, TX and Lubbock, TX.

1

Start on this road

99 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Main Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Main Street
3

Continue on West Main Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · West Main Street
4

Turn left onto South Central Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Central Expressway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward US 75 South
6

Merge onto US 75

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Central Expressway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 21 Toward I 635 Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 635 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 635

2.4 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 635

4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Merge onto I 35E

2.2 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

0.6 mi · 39 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
Exit 436A Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto Loop 12 TEXpress

2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress

13 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
18

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
20

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
22

Continue on I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 3A Toward I 30 West: Weatherford Use the slight right lane.
24

Merge onto I 30

6.0 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Merge onto I 20

182 mi · 3 hr 4 min · I 20
Use the slight right lane.
26

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
27

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84
28

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F
29

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F
30

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road
31

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street
32

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
33

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84
34

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
35

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
36

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
37

Continue on US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
38

Turn right onto US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 0 sec · 19th Street
39

Arrive at destination

US 62; TX 114

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour and 17-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Richardson, TX to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your single planned stop. Given the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, keeping your navigation system charged and easily accessible is crucial to avoid getting sidetracked. The $53 fuel cost is an estimate, so it's wise to top off your tank before leaving Richardson. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility, but be mindful of the frequent turns which can extend your actual travel time beyond the stated duration.

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 178.8 miles from Richardson, TX, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 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 79 miles or 1h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 178.8 miles or 3h 6m 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 6m

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 Richardson, 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 Richardson, TX

This is one driving day of about 357.6 miles and 6h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Richardson, 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 I 20 for about 182.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Shackelford County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, TX

179 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Weatherford, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tye, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 178.8 miles from Richardson, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182.3 miles.

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.

Mackenzie 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 website

American 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 website

White Settlement Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

White Settlement, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18172469719

Visit website

Dark Hour Haunted House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Plano, Texas

+14692980556

Visit website

11th Hour Escape

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Plano, Texas

Hours: 12–5:30 pm

+14692095978

Visit website

Heritage Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Plano, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19728810140

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 52.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 635

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 21 Toward I 635
7
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 635 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 635 West
7
10.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 35E South: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes. Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas
7
13.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | North Walton Walker Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 436A Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth...
7
52.7 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward I 30 West: Weatherford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3A Toward I 30 West: Weatherford

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.03 one way

$108.07 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 125 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $59.14 $118.29
premium $4.54 $63.85 $127.69
diesel $5.61 $78.95 $157.91

Estimated Tolls: $0.14

Central Expressway (1.8 mi) $0.14

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

$54

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 125.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 107.3 1 $37.55 $17.16
Efficient EV 89.4 1 $31.29 $14.30
EV Truck/SUV 143 1 $50.06 $22.89

Gas CO2

125 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (66% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Richardson, TX

Late night in Richardson on Tuesday

Local time

5:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Late night in Lubbock on Tuesday

Local time

5:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

80°F

Albany, TX

179 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.

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

4 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

6h 10m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 347.5-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local streets like East Main Street and West Main Street, along with South Central Expressway, rather than cruising on interstates. The profile suggests a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction, so staying attentive to navigation will be key. Without long highway stretches, the longest uninterrupted drive segment isn't a primary concern, but the constant need for adjustments will define the character of your time behind the wheel.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 182.3 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.

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 25 significant decision points across 357.6 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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Richardson, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1840

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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 10m. Total distance: 357.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 182.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.14 in tolls one way, starting with Central Expressway. 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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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