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Trip from Rockport, 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

9h 42m

Distance

543.6 mi

875 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$82

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
9h 34m ★
6 AM
9h 43m
8 AM
10h 0m
10 AM
9h 49m
12 PM
9h 47m
3 PM
9h 50m
5 PM
9h 59m
8 PM
9h 38m

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 and county seat of Aransas County, Texas, United States

Rockport, TX

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

Rockport, TX to Lubbock, TX is 543.6 miles and takes about 9 hours 42 minutes via I-37, I-10, and US-84, with a fuel budget near $84 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though an overnight stay is recommended. This long-distance drive traverses the expansive Great Plains region of Texas, transitioning from the coastal plains to the interior. Given the nearly 10-hour estimated drive time, breaking this trip into two days is a practical approach for a more relaxed journey. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward, albeit lengthy, transit across the state.

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

271.8 miles from Rockport, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 37 109.6 mi 1h 51m
I 10 98.7 mi 1h 37m
US 84 74.5 mi 1h 14m
Frisco Avenue 41.9 mi 44m
State Highway 188 40.4 mi 54m
State Highway 153 29.5 mi 33m
North Main Street 29.3 mi 30m
Highway 84 20 mi 19m
Longest stretch: I 37 — 109.6 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Loop 70

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Market Street
2

Continue on FM 1069

5.0 mi · 6 min · FM 1069 North
3

Turn right onto TX 188

40 mi · 54 min · State Highway 188
4

Turn right onto I-37 Access Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I-37 Access Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
6

Merge onto I 37

110 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 140B Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North
10

Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87

93 ft · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
11

Take the exit onto I 10; US 87

0.9 mi · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
Exit 156 Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87

15 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Take the exit onto US 83

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 83
Exit 456 Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
15

Turn right onto US 83; US 377

29 mi · 30 min · North Main Street
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on US 83

42 mi · 44 min · Frisco Avenue
17

Continue on US 83

17 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue
18

Turn right onto US 67; US 83

387 ft · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto TX 158

6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto FM 2111

12 mi · 13 min · FM 2111
21

Turn left onto TX 153

29 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153
22

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153

19 ft · 0 sec · State Highway 153
23

Turn right onto TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70
24

Continue on TX 70

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street
25

Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
26

Take the ramp

340 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
27

Merge onto I 20; US 84

6.0 mi · 5 min · I 20; US 84
28

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
29

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84
30

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F
31

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F
32

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road
33

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street
34

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
35

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84
36

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
37

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
38

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
39

Continue on US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
40

Turn right onto US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 0 sec · 19th Street
41

Arrive at destination

US 62; TX 114

Trip Plan

Given the 9 hour 42 minute duration, planning for an overnight stop is highly advisable to avoid fatigue. Consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight hours and reach your first-day stopping point comfortably. With 2 recommended stops, you have ample opportunity to refuel and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to US-84, as services can become more spread out in certain sections. A good point to plan your overnight would be around the halfway mark, roughly after 5 hours 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 271.8 miles from Rockport, TX, or about 4h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.6 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 120 miles or 2h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 271.8 miles or 4h 53m 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 271.8 miles or 4h 53m

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 8h 38m

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 Rockport, 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 Rockport, TX

Aim for roughly 272 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX

Aim for roughly 272 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 120 miles from Rockport, 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 I 37 for about 109.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, TX

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

179 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.

city in and county seat of Titus County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Mount Pleasant, TX

359 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 Mount Pleasant, TX

Popular next leg

Mount Pleasant, TX to Lubbock, TX

153.3 mi · 2h 43m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Junction, TX

272 mi · about 4.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Junction, TX after about 272 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

San Antonio, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 120 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Junction, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 271.8 miles from Rockport, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 37 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 272 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Texas Maritime Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Rockport, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13617291271

Visit website

Schreiner Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 271.8

Junction, Texas

+13254463880

Visit website

Padre Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 155.3

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+12102077275

Mackenzie Main City Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 543.6

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18067752673

Visit website

American Windmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 543.6

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18067478734

Visit website

Roosevelt Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 155.3

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+12102077275

Visit website

Alamo Helicopter Tours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 155.3

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12109212359

Visit website

Hemisfair

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 155.3

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+12107094750

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 29

5 decision points cluster between mile 157.8 and 273.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
157.8 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in

Take the exit toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 140B Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodom...
8
159.7 mi into trip | ~3h in | I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Take the exit onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

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. Exit 156 Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
6
160.5 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in | I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
175.1 mi into trip | ~3h 18m 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
273.8 mi into trip | ~4h 55m 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

$82.14 one way

$164.28 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 190 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $89.91 $179.82
premium $4.54 $97.06 $194.11
diesel $5.61 $120.02 $240.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$82

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$212–$322

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 190.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $57 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 163.1 2 $57.08 $26.09
Efficient EV 135.9 1 $47.57 $21.74
EV Truck/SUV 217.4 2 $76.10 $34.79

Gas CO2

190 kg

EV CO2

64 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Rockport, TX

Morning in Rockport on Sunday

Local time

11:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Morning in Lubbock on Sunday

Local time

11:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Patchy Blowing Dust

NNW 15 to 30 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 7:58PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 7:58PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo 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.

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

32 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

9h 42m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 150
View on nps.gov
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 ~65 min detour Free near mile 206.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is primarily an interstate and highway drive, with 79% of the journey on major roadways. Expect long stretches of efficient travel, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 109.6 miles on I-37. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed highways, the transition to US-84 will likely bring a change in scenery and potentially traffic patterns as you approach your destination. It's a drive characterized by covering significant ground with relative ease, rather than winding scenic byways.

79% 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: 109.6 mi on I 37.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 37 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 157.8 miles in.

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 29 significant decision points across 543.6 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 157.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.7 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.5 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Rockport, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome and Menard.

Alamodome

157.8 mi in | ~2h 56m

Menard

273.8 mi in | ~4h 55m | via US 83

About the Cities

Starting in Rockport, TX

Full guide →

Rockport is a small city in the South Barrier Coast region of Texas, about 45 minutes north up the Gulf of Mexico coast from Corpus Christi. It's right between Copano Bay to the west, on the coast of Aransas Bay. Aransas Bay is around 4 miles wide at this point, with the Gulf of Mexico beyond.

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 109.6 miles on I 37. 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 272 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 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 157.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.7 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.5 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 9.7 hours each way, a round trip means 19.4 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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