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Trip from Round Rock, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 36m
Distance
361.8 mi
582 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 24m
★
6 AM
6h 36m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 45m
12 PM
6h 43m
3 PM
6h 46m
5 PM
6h 59m
8 PM
6h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Round Rock, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This 363-mile drive from Round Rock, Texas, to Lubbock, Texas, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $55. You'll be navigating a route that involves a fair number of turns, making it more of a local drive than a consistent highway cruise. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, suggesting a landscape that is generally open and expansive. This trip is best suited for those who don't mind a more engaged driving experience with frequent adjustments.
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
180.9 miles from Round Rock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| North US Highway 183 | 73 mi | 1h 19m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 70 | 10.4 mi | 10m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| Wallis Avenue | 7.2 mi | 8m |
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 Round Rock, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on South Mays Street
467 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Mays Street
2
Turn left onto West Liberty Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Liberty Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Round Rock Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Round Rock Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Interstate 35
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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North Interstate 35
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 35 North
6
Merge onto I 35
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 261
Toward TX 29: Burnet
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Interstate 35
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto TX 29
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on TX 29
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 29 West
11
Continue on TX 29
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
West State Highway 29
12
Turn right onto US 183
36 mi
·
39 min
·
North US Highway 183
13
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Key Avenue
14
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North US Highway 281
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi
·
40 min
·
North US Highway 183
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi
·
34 min
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US 84; US 183; TX 16
17
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
18
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
20
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Walnut Street
21
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
22
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
23
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 153
24
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
25
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
26
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
27
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
28
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 20; US 84
29
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
31
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
32
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
33
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
34
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
35
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
36
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
37
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
38
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
39
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
40
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
41
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
42
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 45-minute duration, starting your drive from Round Rock in the morning will allow you to reach Lubbock well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a turn-heavy profile, plan to refuel before you depart to ensure you have plenty of gas for the local road stretches. The $55 fuel cost is an estimate, so monitor your gauge, especially on less predictable local roads. Being flexible with your departure time is an advantage on this route, but an early start is still recommended to maximize daylight for navigation.
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 180.9 miles from Round Rock, TX, or about 3h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.9 miles or 3h 27m 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 32m
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 Round Rock, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Round Rock, TX
This is one driving day of about 361.8 miles and 6h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Round Rock, 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 US 84 for about 104.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
181 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 180.9 miles from Round Rock, 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.
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
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
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Brown County Museum of History
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Early stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256411926
Visit websiteThe Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256436376
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 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 245.5 — 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
|
~0m in
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West Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto West Liberty Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Round Rock Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Round Rock Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward TX 29: Burnet
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 261
Toward TX 29: Burnet
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
TX 29 / West University Avenue
Turn left onto TX 29 / West University Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
245.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m in
|
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
$49.56 one way
$99.11 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $55.35 | $110.71 |
| premium | $4.23 | $60.18 | $120.36 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $68.31 | $136.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.5 | 1 | $37.99 | $17.37 |
| Efficient EV | 90.5 | 1 | $31.66 | $14.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144.7 | 1 | $50.65 | $23.16 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Origin
Round Rock, TX
Night in Round Rock on Monday
Local time
9:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 5 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 3:26AM CDT until July 17 at 11:55PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:45AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Night in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
9:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 3:26AM CDT until July 17 at 11:55PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:45AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM 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.
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
8 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 36m 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 driving experience that leans heavily on local roads rather than interstate travel, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be making frequent turns throughout the 363-mile journey, so keep your navigation handy. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests a dynamic route. The drive will likely keep you engaged with its constant need for directional changes, offering a different feel than a long, straight highway. This isn't a route for autopilot; it demands your attention.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and North US Highway 183. 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 West Liberty Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 361.8 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 (West Liberty Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Round Rock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
730 ft
Total Climb
2,677 ft
Total Descent
203 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~361.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,473 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Round Rock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-21:00
Visit websiteSugar Browns Coffee Co.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop;pastry;kolache
Visit websiteThe Coffee Shop
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteLamppost Coffee
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-19:00; Sa,Su 08:00-19:00
Burkhart Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: sandwich;pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr 11:00-17:00
Visit websiteBurrito King
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
Lubbock, TX
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Tu-Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Visit websiteJimmy John's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Round Rock, TX
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Visit websitePluckers Wing Bar
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Round Rock, TX
Cuisine: american;wings
Hours: 11:00-24:00
Visit websiteArby's
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Sweetwater, TX
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 06:00-22:00
Visit websitePopeyes
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Sweetwater, TX
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: 09:30-22:30
Visit websiteClaraboya Scratch Kitchen Bar
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Hours: Su 06:00-14:00; Mo-Th 06:00-10:00,11:00-...
Visit websiteBustin Memorial Park
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Santa Land
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Staff Camp
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
O S Ranch Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Post, TX
Visit websiteThe Buddy Holly Center
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Visit websiteLubbock High School
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Post-Hundley House
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Faith Lutheran Church
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
J. M. Boren Home
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Pioneer Pocket Hotel
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lubbock, TX
Coleman Inn
Motel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.6 mi from route
~7 min detour
Coleman, TX
Visit websiteVilla Town
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Staff Camp
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Round Rock, TX
Full guide →Founded 1851
Round Rock is a city in the Central Hill Country region of Texas, 19 miles north of downtown Austin.
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 36m. Total distance: 361.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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 — we found about 11 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Liberty Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Round Rock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 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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