This 635.8-mile journey from Scissors, Texas, to Lubbock, Texas, is a significant undertaking, requiring an estimated 9 hours and 43 minutes of pure driving time. Given its length, it's best split over two days to avoid excessive fatigue. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Grande Street and Lott Road, with a minimal highway share, suggesting a more local driving experience. Expect a fuel cost of around $97 for this trip. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, indicating a consistent landscape throughout your drive. This trip is definitely a long-distance endeavor rather than a casual day trip.
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
315.3 miles from Scissors, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 281
125.7 mi
2h 11m
I 10
98.7 mi
1h 37m
I 69C
92 mi
1h 43m
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
Longest stretch:
US 281
— 125.7 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scissors, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on Cortez Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·Cortez Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Grande Street
362 ft·17 sec·Grande Street
3
Turn right onto Lott Road
0.2 mi·57 sec·Lott Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto FM 493
2.8 mi·5 min·South Salinas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto West Expressway 83
0.4 mi·39 sec·West Expressway 83
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
7
Merge onto I 2; US 83
7.8 mi·8 min·I 2; US 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 146AToward I 69C North, US 281: EdinburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 69C
22 mi·23 min·I 69C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 281
57 mi·1 hr·US 281
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69C; US 281
70 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 69C; US 281
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
15 mi·18 min·Nueces Street
13
Continue on US 281
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 281
14
Take the exit onto US 281
68 mi·1 hr 10 min·US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 140BToward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, AlamodomeUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi·3 min·East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North
18
Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87
93 ft·1 sec·South Pan Am Expressway
19
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
0.9 mi·1 min·McDermott Freeway
Exit 156Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El PasoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87
15 mi·17 min·McDermott Freeway
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
23
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi·30 min·North Main Street
Use the right lane.
24
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
29
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
30
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
31
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
32
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
33
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
34
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
37
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
38
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
39
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
40
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
41
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
42
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
45
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
48
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
49
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 635.8-mile drive, breaking it into two days is highly recommended to make the 9 hours and 43 minutes of driving manageable. Aim to depart early on your first day to maximize daylight hours and reach your planned overnight stop comfortably. With two planned stops along the way, factor in time for rest and refueling. The estimated fuel cost of $97 means you'll want to monitor your fuel levels, especially since you'll be on local roads for much of the journey. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage for Grande Street and Lott Road as they are key components of your navigation, ensuring you stay on track throughout your Texas traversal.
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 315.3 miles from Scissors, TX, or about 5h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.7 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 139 miles or 2h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 315.3 miles or 5h 47m 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 315.3 miles or 5h 47m
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 14m
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 Scissors, 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 Scissors, TX
Aim for roughly 315 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 315 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 139 miles from Scissors, 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 US 281 for about 125.7 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 34
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 246.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Grande Street
At end of road, turn left onto Grande Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|FM 493 / South Salinas Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto FM 493 / South Salinas Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
11.6 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
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 146A
Toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
8
244.8 mi into trip|~4h 32m 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
246.7 mi into trip|~4h 36m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$95.29 one way
$190.57 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg221 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$104.30
$208.59
premium
$4.54
$112.59
$225.18
diesel
$5.61
$139.23
$278.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$95
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 220.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
189.2
2
$66.21
$30.27
Efficient EV
157.7
1
$55.18
$25.22
EV Truck/SUV
252.2
3
$88.28
$40.36
Gas CO2
221 kg
EV CO2
74 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Scissors, TX
Night
in Scissors on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Night
in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
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.
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
11 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 18m 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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 239.2
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...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 304.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The road character for this 635.8-mile trip is defined by its nearly complete lack of highway driving, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local roads such as Grande Street and South Salinas Boulevard for the majority of the 9 hours and 43 minutes. While there's no specific data on the longest uninterrupted stretch, the absence of major interstates suggests a more consistent, potentially slower pace. This route likely offers a grounded perspective on the Texas landscape, moving through communities rather than bypassing them at high speed. Be prepared for a driving experience that emphasizes local connections over high-speed transit.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.7 mi on US 281.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 281 and I 10. 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 Grande Street.
Driving Effort10/10
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 34 significant decision points across 630.6 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 0.1 miles (Grande Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (FM 493 / South Salinas Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scissors, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome 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.
The longest stretch is about 125.7 miles on US 281. 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 315 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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Grande Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (FM 493 / South Salinas Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 11.3 hours each way, a round trip means 22.6 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.
