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Trip from Selma, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 48m
Distance
389.4 mi
627 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 37m
★
6 AM
6h 49m
8 AM
7h 12m
10 AM
6h 57m
12 PM
6h 55m
3 PM
6h 58m
5 PM
7h 11m
8 PM
6h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selma, TX
Heber Vazquez
Lubbock, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Selma, TX to Lubbock, TX is 389.4 miles and takes about 6h 48m via I 10 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you across the vast expanse of the Great Plains, transitioning from one part of this region to another within Texas. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a straightforward trip. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from the San Antonio area to West Texas.
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
194.7 miles from Selma, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 99.8 mi | 1h 38m |
| 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 |
| Anderson Loop | 16.7 mi | 18m |
| Roberts Avenue | 16.5 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 99.8 mi, about 1h 38m
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 Selma, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on North Evans Road
29 ft
·
7 sec
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North Evans Road
2
Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Interstate 35 North
3
Take the ramp
504 ft
·
12 sec
4
Merge onto I 35
0.7 mi
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49 sec
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North Pan Am Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 172
Toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Loop 1604 West
8
Merge onto Loop 1604
17 mi
·
18 min
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Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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North Loop 1604 West
11
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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Interstate 10 West
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
13
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.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
99 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
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
16
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.
17
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Frisco Avenue
18
Continue on US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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Roberts Avenue
19
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
22
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
23
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
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State Highway 153
24
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
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State Highway 70
25
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Lamar Street
26
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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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
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I 20; US 84
29
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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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
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South Avenue F
32
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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North Avenue F
33
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Ralls Road
34
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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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
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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
To make the most of this 6h 48m drive, consider an early morning departure from Selma to maximize daylight and arrive in Lubbock with time to spare. While the route is manageable in a single day, the longest stretch on I 10 is nearly 100 miles, so plan a break before or after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as services can be spread out in the more rural sections of US 84. The estimated fuel cost is around $57, but it's always wise to have a little extra budgeted for unexpected needs.
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 194.7 miles from Selma, TX, or about 3h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.8 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 86 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.7 miles or 3h 21m 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 44m
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 Selma, 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 Selma, TX
This is one driving day of about 389.4 miles and 6h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Selma, 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 99.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
195 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 194.7 miles from Selma, 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 99.8 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
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Llano Estacado Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
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Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Scenic View
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
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Service Plaza
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Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
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Picnic Area
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Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
0.7 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, ~11 min detour
First break
4.5 mi from route
~11 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 295 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 119.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the exit toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 172
Toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
7
1.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
6
19 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
21 mi into trip
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~24m 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
119.6 mi into trip
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~2h 1m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.46 one way
$116.91 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $64.68 | $129.36 |
| premium | $4.57 | $69.98 | $139.97 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $96.22 | $192.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.8 | 1 | $40.89 | $18.69 |
| Efficient EV | 97.4 | 1 | $34.07 | $15.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.8 | 1 | $54.52 | $24.92 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
46 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
Selma, TX
Evening in Selma on Thursday
Local time
8:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Evening in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
8:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 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
3 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 48m 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...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 53.7
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 67% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 99.8 miles on I 10 before transitioning to US 84 and then Frisco Avenue. Expect a good amount of rural cruising, with fewer dense exits compared to a more urban drive. The majority of your time will be spent on these main arteries, offering a consistent driving experience.
67% 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: 99.8 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 1.7 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 29 significant decision points across 389.4 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
755 ft
Total Climb
3,464 ft
Total Descent
1,016 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~393.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,448 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 Selma, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Menard along the way.
Menard
119.6 mi in
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~2h 1m
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via US 83
About the Cities
Starting in Selma, TX
Full guide →Founded 1964
Arriving in Lubbock, TX
Full guide →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 48m. Total distance: 389.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.8 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 32 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 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.6 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.
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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