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Trip from Scenic Oaks, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 26m
Distance
364.7 mi
587 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 14m
★
6 AM
6h 26m
8 AM
6h 51m
10 AM
6h 35m
12 PM
6h 32m
3 PM
6h 36m
5 PM
6h 50m
8 PM
6h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scenic Oaks, TX
Jacob Evans
Lubbock, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Scenic Oaks to Lubbock is 364.7 miles and takes about 6h 26m via I 10 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip spans across Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in the same region. With a highway share of 70%, you'll spend most of your time on major interstates and highways. This route is a solid choice for a single-day drive, offering a straightforward path between these two Texas locations.
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
182.3 miles from Scenic Oaks, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 90.7 mi | 1h 28m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Frisco Avenue | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| North Main Street | 29.3 mi | 30m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| Roberts Avenue | 16.5 mi | 18m |
| FM 2111 | 12.3 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 90.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~533 veh/hr typical · worst 963
Quietest
3 AM
~94 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 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 Scenic Oaks, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Ranch Oaks
146 ft
·
10 sec
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Ranch Oaks
2
Turn left onto Ranch Creek
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Ranch Creek
3
Turn left onto Ranch Land View
1.4 mi
·
5 min
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Ranch Land View
4
At end of road, turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Interstate 10 West
5
Continue on Interstate 10 West
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate 10 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 10 West
7
Merge onto I 10; US 87
91 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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US 83
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
9
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi
·
30 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 83
42 mi
·
44 min
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Frisco Avenue
11
Continue on US 83
17 mi
·
18 min
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Roberts Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
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7 min
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North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
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FM 2111
15
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
16
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
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State Highway 153
17
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
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State Highway 70
18
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Lamar Street
19
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
20
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
21
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 20; US 84
22
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
24
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
25
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
26
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
27
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
28
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
29
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
30
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
31
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
32
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
33
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
34
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
35
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
This drive can comfortably be completed in one day, making an early morning departure the best strategy to maximize daylight. With a total duration of around 6 hours and 26 minutes, you'll have plenty of time for a single stop. Plan your stop around the 90.7-mile stretch on I 10, as this is the longest segment before potential rest areas or towns. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you get closer to Lubbock, as services can become more spread out in certain sections of the Great Plains region.
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 182.3 miles from Scenic Oaks, TX, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.7 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.3 miles or 3h 12m 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 22m
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 Scenic 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 Scenic Oaks, TX
This is one driving day of about 364.7 miles and 6h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scenic 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 90.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 182.3 miles from Scenic Oaks, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.7 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.
Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Scenic View
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
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Mackenzie 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 websiteCascade Caverns
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.7 mi from route
~9 min detour
Boerne, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+18307558080
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 248.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.2 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 10; US 87
Merge onto I 10; US 87
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
94.9 mi into trip
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~1h 39m 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
6
182.9 mi into trip
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~3h 13m in
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US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Turn right onto US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
183 mi into trip
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~3h 13m in
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TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Turn left onto TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
248.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 25m 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
$52.91 one way
$105.82 round trip
$3.69/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $58.62 | $117.25 |
| premium | $4.43 | $63.64 | $127.27 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $80.39 | $160.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.29 | $17.51 |
| Efficient EV | 91.2 | 1 | $31.91 | $14.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.9 | 1 | $51.06 | $23.34 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Scenic Oaks, TX
Late night in Scenic Oaks on Friday
Local time
5:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Friday
Local time
5:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 mph
0% chance
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
1 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
6h 26m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
27 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 25.2
Park Closure: LBJ Ranch Closed Until Further Notice Due to Flooding.
Park Closure: Texas White House Complex Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for about 70% of this 364.7-mile drive, primarily on I 10 and US 84. The longest uninterrupted stretch without a major change in road type is 90.7 miles on I 10. After the highway portion concludes, you'll transition to Frisco Avenue for the remainder of the trip. Expect sections of rural cruising mixed with the efficiency of interstate travel.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.7 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near I 10; US 87.
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 23 significant decision points across 364.7 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 4.2 miles (I 10; US 87): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.9 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.9 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
1,351 ft
Total Climb
2,657 ft
Total Descent
805 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~364.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,852 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.
On the drive from Scenic Oaks, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Menard along the way.
Menard
94.9 mi in
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~1h 39m
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via US 83
About the Cities
Starting in Scenic Oaks, 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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 26m. Total distance: 364.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.7 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 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 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (I 10; US 87): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.9 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.9 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — 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 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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