Embarking on a journey from Roma, Texas, to Lubbock, Texas, covers a substantial 599.8 miles and will likely take around 9 hours and 44 minutes of driving time. This extensive trek is best split over two recommended days, offering a more relaxed pace than attempting it as a single day trip. You'll be navigating primarily on East Franklin Avenue, North Garcia Street, and Highway 83 for most of this long-distance drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $92, it's wise to budget accordingly. Both your starting and ending points are within the Great Plains region, suggesting a consistent landscape throughout your travels.
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
312.8 miles from Roma, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 38m into the drive
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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,126 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,410
Quietest
2 AM
~200 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.6×
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 Roma, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on US 83
258 ft·8 sec·North Grant Street
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Turn left onto East Franklin Avenue
294 ft·18 sec·East Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto US 83
12 mi·14 min·North Garcia Street
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Continue on US 83
54 mi·1 hr 1 min·United States Highway 83
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Continue on US 83
14 mi·15 min·North US Highway 83
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Continue on US 83
5.4 mi·8 min·South Zapata Highway
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Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi·4 min·South Meadow Avenue
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Turn left onto US 83
1.0 mi·2 min·Guadalupe Street
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Continue on US 83
0.4 mi·48 sec·Houston Street
10
Turn right onto US 83
278 ft·5 sec·San Dario Avenue
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Continue on I 35; I 27; US 83
140 mi·2 hr 22 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 140Toward Loop 1604: SomersetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on Interstate 35 South
0.1 mi·14 sec·Interstate 35 South
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Turn left onto Loop 1604
8.0 mi·10 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight lane.
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Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 1604
16 mi·18 min·Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward Valero WayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1.0 mi·1 min·North Loop 1604 West
18
Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi·33 sec·Interstate 10 West
Use the left lane.
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
20
Merge onto I 10; US 87
1.1 mi·1 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
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.
22
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi·44 sec·US 83
Exit 456Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
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Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi·30 min·North Main Street
Use the right lane.
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Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Frisco Avenue
25
Continue on US 83
17 mi·18 min·Roberts Avenue
26
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
27
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
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Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
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Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
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Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
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Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
35
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
36
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
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Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
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Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
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Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
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Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
43
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
44
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
46
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
47
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
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Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
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Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this nearly 10-hour drive, splitting the journey over two days is highly recommended to avoid excessive fatigue. Plan to start your first day early to maximize daylight hours for navigation. With two suggested stops, you'll have opportunities to rest and refuel along the 599.8-mile route. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially when traveling on Highway 83, as services can be spaced out. A good mid-point for an overnight stay would be around the halfway mark to break up the 599.8 miles effectively.
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 312.8 miles from Roma, TX, or about 5h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.6 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 138 miles or 2h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 312.8 miles or 5h 38m 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 312.8 miles or 5h 38m
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 3m
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 Roma, 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 Roma, TX
Aim for roughly 313 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 313 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 138 miles from Roma, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 139.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 31
5 decision points cluster between mile 229.6 and 355.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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229.6 mi into trip|~4h 9m in
Take the exit toward Loop 1604: Somerset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward Loop 1604: Somerset
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238 mi into trip|~4h 20m in|Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
254.2 mi into trip|~4h 39m in
Take the exit toward Valero Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Valero Way
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257.1 mi into trip|~4h 43m 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.
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355.7 mi into trip|~6h 20m 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
$85.67 one way
$171.35 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg219 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$95.70
$191.39
premium
$4.23
$104.04
$208.09
diesel
$4.80
$118.11
$236.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 218.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
187.7
2
$65.68
$30.02
Efficient EV
156.4
1
$54.73
$25.02
EV Truck/SUV
250.2
3
$87.57
$40.03
Gas CO2
219 kg
EV CO2
73 kg (67% 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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Roma, TX
Late night
in Roma on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
100°F
Partly Sunny
SE 13 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph40% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT until July 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:47PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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
18 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 7m 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
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 237.3
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...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 280.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This road trip is characterized by its 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on local and state roads for the entire 599.8 miles. While there's no specific longest stretch noted, expect a continuous driving experience without the rapid pace of interstate travel. The route unfolds primarily along Highway 83, offering a consistent, potentially monotonous, yet straightforward path through the Texas landscape. You'll be covering ground steadily, with your journey unfolding across the vastness of the Great Plains.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139.6 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
At 11h 7m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 229.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 31 significant decision points across 625.5 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 229.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 238 miles (Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 254.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft209 ft
Total Climb
3,781 ft
Total Descent
788 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~625.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,994 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Roma, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604: Somerset 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
Long-haul drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 139.6 miles on Purple Heart Trail. 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 313 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 50 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 50 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 229.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 238 miles (Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 254.2 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 11.1 hours each way, a round trip means 22.3 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.
