Rest Area
0 mi from route
Trip from Seguin, 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
7h 23m
Distance
415.6 mi
669 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 13m
★
6 AM
7h 23m
8 AM
7h 44m
10 AM
7h 30m
12 PM
7h 28m
3 PM
7h 32m
5 PM
7h 43m
8 PM
7h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seguin, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Seguin to Lubbock is 415.6 miles and takes about 7h 23m via I 10 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $65 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas into another part of the same region, offering a direct path north. With a recommended one-day trip, you'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward journey. Expect to encounter a reasonable number of stops for gas and breaks along the way.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
207.8 miles from Seguin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 113.2 mi | 1h 51m |
| 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 |
| Anderson Loop | 20.4 mi | 22m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| Roberts Avenue | 16.5 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 113.2 mi, about 1h 51m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,124 veh/hr typical · worst 1,604
Quietest
2 AM
~177 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Seguin, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on US 90 Alt
2.1 mi
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4 min
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West Court Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on FM 464
1.0 mi
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1 min
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FM 464
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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41 sec
Toward I 10 West, TX 130 South
4
Merge onto I 10; TX 130
2.1 mi
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2 min
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I 10; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 10; US 90; TX 130
9.4 mi
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9 min
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I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
1.9 mi
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1 min
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I 10; US 90; TX 130
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 591
Toward TX 1518: Schertz
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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Interstate 10 East
9
Turn right onto FM 1518
5.4 mi
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9 min
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Farm-to-Market Road 1518
10
At end of road, turn left onto FM 78
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Gordon A Blake Highway
11
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
12
Take the ramp
265 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Loop 1604 North
13
Merge onto Loop 1604
20 mi
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22 min
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Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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North Loop 1604 West
16
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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Interstate 10 West
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
18
Merge onto I 10; US 87
1.1 mi
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1 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
99 mi
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1 hr 37 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi
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44 sec
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US 83
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
21
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi
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30 min
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North Main Street
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Frisco Avenue
23
Continue on US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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Roberts Avenue
24
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
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18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
25
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.
26
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
27
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
28
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
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State Highway 153
29
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
30
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
31
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
32
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
33
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
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5 min
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I 20; US 84
34
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
35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US 84
36
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
37
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
38
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
39
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
40
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North US Highway 84
41
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
42
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
43
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
44
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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Slaton Road
45
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
46
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
47
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Seguin to maximize daylight. With two recommended stops, plan for breaks roughly every 2-3 hours. Keep an eye on your fuel as you approach the longer stretches, especially the 113.2-mile segment on I 10. Given the drive is manageable in a single day, you have flexibility, but ensure you have enough fuel for the 415.6 miles, budgeting around $65. The transition from I 10 to US 84 marks a key point for potentially refueling or taking a longer break.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 207.8 miles from Seguin, TX, or about 3h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.2 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 91 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 207.8 miles or 3h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 19m
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 Seguin, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Seguin, TX
This is one driving day of about 415.6 miles and 7h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Seguin, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 113.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
208 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 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 207.8 miles from Seguin, 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 113.2 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
Road Ranger
0.1 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
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
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
2.2 mi from route
Jud's Travel Center
2.4 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, short detour
First break
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Boerne, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+18307558080
Visit websitePresidio de San Saba
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.6 mi from route
~7 min detour
Menard, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13253964789
Visit websiteSchreiner Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Early stretch
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
Junction, Texas
+13254463880
Visit websiteMorgan's Wonderland
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~11 min detour
First break
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+12104955888
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 335 decision points cluster between mile 16.8 and 233.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
16.8 mi into trip
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~20m in
Take the exit toward TX 1518: Schertz
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 591
Toward TX 1518: Schertz
6
45.1 mi into trip
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~56m in
Take the exit toward Frontage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Frontage Road
6
47.1 mi into trip
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~59m in
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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.
6
145.8 mi into trip
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~2h 36m in
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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
233.8 mi into trip
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~4h 10m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.92 one way
$113.85 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
145 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $63.58 | $127.17 |
| premium | $4.23 | $69.13 | $138.26 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $78.47 | $156.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 145.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 124.7 | 1 | $43.64 | $19.95 |
| Efficient EV | 103.9 | 1 | $36.37 | $16.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 166.2 | 2 | $58.18 | $26.60 |
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
49 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
Seguin, TX
Morning in Seguin on Monday
Local time
11:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 6:49PM CDT until July 19 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
11:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
S 5 to 10 mph
22% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 6:49PM CDT until July 19 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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
25 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
7h 23m 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.
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 28.7
View on nps.gov
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
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 71.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 66% of the drive on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 113.2 miles on I 10 before transitioning to other highways. The drive involves about 34% surface roads, which you'll encounter after leaving the main interstate sections. Expect a significant amount of rural cruising with fewer exits once you get off I 10.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 16.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 33 significant decision points across 415.6 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 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
529 ft
Total Climb
3,241 ft
Total Descent
568 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~415.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,674 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 Seguin, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Loop 1604 North and Menard.
Loop 1604 North
24.7 mi in
|
~34m
Menard
145.8 mi in
|
~2h 36m
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via US 83
About the Cities
Starting in Seguin, TX
Full guide →Founded 1838
Seguin is a city in the Post Oak Savannah region of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Saffold Dam — historic site in Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas
- • ZDT's Amusement Park — amusement park in Seguin, Texas, United States
- • Los Nogales — historic place in Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas
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 7h 23m. Total distance: 415.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.2 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 36 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 36 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.8 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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