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Trip from Rosenberg, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 21m
Distance
512.4 mi
825 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 13m
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6 AM
9h 21m
8 AM
9h 38m
10 AM
9h 27m
12 PM
9h 25m
3 PM
9h 28m
5 PM
9h 37m
8 PM
9h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosenberg, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This 512.4-mile journey from Rosenberg, TX, to Lubbock, TX, is a substantial drive, estimated to take around 9 hours and 21 minutes. It primarily utilizes US 84 and TX 71, with a significant portion on North US Highway 183. Given its length, this route is best tackled over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace and necessary rest. The estimated fuel cost for this Texas-to-Texas trip is $77. You'll be traveling across the Great Plains region for both your origin and destination, so expect a consistent landscape throughout. This trip is ideal for those who appreciate a long-distance, straightforward drive.
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
256.2 miles from Rosenberg, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| TX 71 | 77.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| North US Highway 183 | 72.6 mi | 1h 18m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 10 | 24.9 mi | 24m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| 36th Division Memorial | 14.9 mi | 22m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,210 veh/hr typical · worst 1,594
Quietest
3 AM
~203 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 31 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 Rosenberg, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on US 90 Alt; FM 1640
267 ft
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10 sec
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Avenue I
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
373 ft
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23 sec
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2nd Street
3
Turn left onto US 90 Alt; FM 1640
0.5 mi
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44 sec
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Avenue H
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 90 Alt; TX 36
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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US Highway 90A West
5
Turn slight right
239 ft
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4 sec
6
Turn straight onto TX 36
15 mi
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22 min
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36th Division Memorial
7
Continue on TX 36
11 mi
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12 min
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Commerce Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 36
1.2 mi
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2 min
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TX 36
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
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49 sec
10
Continue on I-10 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
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45 sec
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I-10 Frontage Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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28 sec
12
Merge onto I 10
25 mi
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24 min
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I 10
13
Take the exit onto TX 71
0.5 mi
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33 sec
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TX 71
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
14
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
77 mi
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1 hr 22 min
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TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
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2 min
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East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi
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26 sec
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Bastrop Highway
19
Continue on 183 Toll
6.2 mi
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6 min
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Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 183
15 mi
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16 min
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US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi
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14 min
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183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 183
36 mi
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38 min
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North US Highway 183
23
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
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4 min
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South Key Avenue
24
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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North US Highway 281
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi
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40 min
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North US Highway 183
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi
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34 min
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US 84; US 183; TX 16
27
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Early Boulevard
28
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi
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8 min
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Wallis Avenue
30
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
31
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Walnut Street
32
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
33
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
34
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
35
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
36
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
37
Take the ramp
340 ft
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8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
38
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
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5 min
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I 20; US 84
39
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
40
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US 84
41
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
42
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
43
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
44
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
45
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North US Highway 84
46
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
47
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
48
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
49
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
50
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
51
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
52
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 9-hour, 21-minute drive, splitting it into two days is highly recommended. Plan for at least two stops to break up the 512.4 miles. Departing early in the morning will allow you to cover a good portion of the distance before needing an overnight stay. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 104.9 miles on US 84, as services can be spaced out on these longer highway segments. The $77 fuel estimate should help you budget accordingly for your two-day adventure.
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 256.2 miles from Rosenberg, TX, or about 4h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 113 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 256.2 miles or 4h 46m 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 256.2 miles or 4h 46m
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 17m
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 Rosenberg, 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 Rosenberg, TX
Aim for roughly 256 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 256 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 113 miles from Rosenberg, 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 US 84 for about 104.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
169 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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
338 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, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
256 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kempner, TX after about 256 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 113 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 256.2 miles from Rosenberg, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 256 miles or 4.7 hours on the road.
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.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Colorado County Westbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
The Black Cowboy Museum
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Rosenberg, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18324516202
Visit websiteMackenzie 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 websiteAmerican 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 websiteToybrary Austin
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+15124343927
Visit websitePioneer Farms
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Early stretch
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 10 am–2 pm
+15128371215
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 396.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 90 Alt; FM 1640 / Avenue H
Turn left onto US 90 Alt; FM 1640 / Avenue H
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
54 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
135.2 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
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.
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
6
396.1 mi into trip
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~7h 20m in
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US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.18 one way
$140.37 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
179 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $78.39 | $156.79 |
| premium | $4.23 | $85.23 | $170.46 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $96.75 | $193.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$200–$310
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 179.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $54 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 153.7 | 1 | $53.80 | $24.60 |
| Efficient EV | 128.1 | 1 | $44.84 | $20.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 205 | 2 | $71.74 | $32.79 |
Gas CO2
179 kg
EV CO2
60 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.
Origin
Rosenberg, TX
Morning in Rosenberg on Monday
Local time
6:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
31% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 5:23PM CDT until July 16 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 5:19PM CDT until July 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
6:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 10 mph
24% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 5:23PM CDT until July 16 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 5:19PM CDT until July 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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
12 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 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a long-distance drive with 82% on highways, suggesting a predominantly fast-paced experience. You'll encounter stretches of highway that allow for steady progress, including one segment lasting 104.9 miles entirely on US 84. While primarily highway-based, the integration of roads like TX 71 and North US Highway 183 might offer slight variations in scenery and traffic patterns. The overall feel is one of covering significant ground efficiently, making it suitable for those prioritizing arrival time.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.9 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and TX 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Street.
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 26 significant decision points across 512.4 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 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 90 Alt; FM 1640 / Avenue H): Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
102 ft
Total Climb
3,101 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~512.4 mi in
Elevation Range
3,101 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rosenberg, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Austin and 183 Toll North: Lampasas.
Austin
53.5 mi in
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~1h 4m
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via TX 71
183 Toll North: Lampasas
135.2 mi in
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~2h 32m
About the Cities
Starting in Rosenberg, TX
Full guide →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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on US 84. 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 256 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 17 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 90 Alt; FM 1640 / Avenue H): Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.4 hours each way, a round trip means 18.7 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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