Origin
River Oaks, TX
Night in River Oaks on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from River Oaks, TX to Lubbock, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 2m
Distance
346.1 mi
557 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 49m
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6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
River Oaks, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This 346.1-mile drive from River Oaks, TX, to Lubbock, TX, is manageable in about 5 hours and 2 minutes, making it a solid day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads and Interstate 20, with a 0% highway share, indicating a more direct, turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is $53. Given the duration and profile, it's perfectly suited for a single day of travel. You'll traverse the Great Plains region for the entirety of this Texas-to-Texas route.
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
173 miles from River Oaks, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Softwood Drive | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Interstate 20 | — | — |
| I 20 West | — | — |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 84 West | — | — |
| South Avenue F | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Softwood Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Oaks, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Ten Mile Lane
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Ten Mile Lane
2
Turn right onto Softwood Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Softwood Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Interstate 20
5
Continue on I 20 West
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 20 West
6
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
7
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
190 mi
·
3 hr 12 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
11
Keep slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
12
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
13
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avenue F
14
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralls Road
15
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
16
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
17
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
18
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
19
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
20
Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
21
Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
22
Turn right onto 19th Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour drive, starting early in the morning will give you ample daylight and flexibility. Since it's a single-day trip, you can choose to make just one planned stop to break up the 346.1 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you move between towns, and use the estimated $53 fuel cost as a budget guide. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to ensure your GPS is fully charged or you have a reliable backup, as frequent directional changes can be more demanding than open highway driving.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173 miles from River Oaks, TX, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
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 76 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
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 River Oaks, 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 River Oaks, TX
This is one driving day of about 346.1 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from River Oaks, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 173 miles from River Oaks, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.30 one way
$104.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $57.24 | $114.49 |
| premium | $4.54 | $61.79 | $123.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.41 | $152.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.8 | 1 | $36.34 | $16.61 |
| Efficient EV | 86.5 | 0 | $30.28 | $13.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.4 | 1 | $48.45 | $22.15 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Night in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
11:37 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.
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
9 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
5h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 rather than a straightforward interstate cruise on this route. With a 0% highway share, your journey will involve more frequent turns and potentially slower speeds as you navigate through local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests a varied experience with many changes in direction. This drive offers a more intimate connection with the landscape as you pass through towns and varied terrain.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Softwood Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from River Oaks, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
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.
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 5h 2m. Total distance: 346.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from River Oaks, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 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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