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Trip from Southlake, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 52m
Distance
320.4 mi
516 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 39m
★
6 AM
5h 52m
8 AM
6h 18m
10 AM
6h 1m
12 PM
5h 59m
3 PM
6h 3m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southlake, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Southlake, TX to Lubbock, TX is 320.4 miles and takes about 5h 52m via TX 114 and US Highway 82 West, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region, transitioning from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area to the High Plains. Expect a straightforward route with minimal changes in scenery, making it ideal for a quick, no-fuss trip. If you're looking for a direct path across Texas with a predictable drive, this route fits the bill, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently.
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
160.2 miles from Southlake, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 114 | 105 mi | 1h 54m |
| US Highway 82 West | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 82 | 49.1 mi | 55m |
| US Highway 82 | 33.5 mi | 35m |
| West Highway 82 | 24.4 mi | 25m |
| Northwest Parkway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| East 19th Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Idalou Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
TX 114
— 105 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southlake, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on FM 1709
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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East Southlake Boulevard
2
Continue on FM 1709
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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East Southlake Boulevard
3
Turn left onto North Carroll Avenue
0.8 mi
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2 min
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North Carroll Avenue
4
Turn left onto East State Highway 114
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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East State Highway 114
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward TX 114 West
6
Merge onto TX 114
4.9 mi
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5 min
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Northwest Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114
16 mi
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19 min
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TX 114
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114
89 mi
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1 hr 34 min
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TX 114
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 82
49 mi
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54 min
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US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
10
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi
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52 sec
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US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
11
Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
12
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
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45 sec
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North Main Street
13
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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East California Street
14
Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 82 West
15
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
·
25 min
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West Highway 82
16
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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East Main Street
17
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
·
7 min
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US Highway 82
18
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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4th Street
19
Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi
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26 min
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US Highway 82
20
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
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3 min
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Idalou Road
Toward US 62, TX 114
21
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
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3 min
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East 19th Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 52m estimated drive time, leaving Southlake in the morning will allow you to reach Lubbock with plenty of daylight to spare. The route is efficient, so you won't need to split it over two days. There's only one recommended stop, so plan your refueling and breaks accordingly to avoid long stretches without services, especially during the 105-mile segment on TX 114. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you get closer to Lubbock, as services can become more spaced out in the more rural sections. The $47 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current gas prices before you depart.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.2 miles from Southlake, TX, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 70 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.2 miles or 2h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 47m
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 Southlake, 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 Southlake, TX
This is one driving day of about 320.4 miles and 5h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Southlake, 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 TX 114 for about 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160.2 miles from Southlake, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before TX 114 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105 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.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Crosby County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Wise County Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.1 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Wichita Falls
2.1 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 websiteManiac’s Mansion (TAG’s)
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Wichita Falls, Texas
Hours: 5–9 pm
+19402575543
Visit websiteMuseum of North Texas History
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Wichita Falls, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+19403227628
Visit websiteGrapevine Vintage Railroad
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, short detour
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Grapevine, Texas
Hours: Closed
+18174103185
Visit websiteHouse of Shine
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Grapevine, Texas
Hours: 12–5 pm
+18176018850
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 111.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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East State Highway 114
Turn left onto East State Highway 114
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
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TX 114 / Northwest Parkway
Merge onto TX 114 / Northwest Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
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TX 114
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.7 mi into trip
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~29m in
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TX 114
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
111.6 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
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US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abile...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.10 one way
$96.20 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $53.22 | $106.44 |
| premium | $4.57 | $57.58 | $115.17 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $79.17 | $158.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Northwest Parkway
(4.9 mi)
$0.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.1 | 1 | $33.64 | $15.38 |
| Efficient EV | 80.1 | 0 | $28.04 | $12.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.2 | 1 | $44.86 | $20.51 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Southlake, TX
Morning in Southlake on Sunday
Local time
9:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
9:04 AM
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
30 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
5h 52m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 97% highway, meaning you'll spend almost all of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on TX 114 is 105 miles, so be prepared for a significant period of uninterrupted driving. You'll notice the transition from more developed areas near Southlake to more open, rural landscapes as you approach Lubbock. Given the highway dominance, expect a steady cruising pace with few interruptions from lower-speed surface streets.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105 mi on TX 114.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 114 and US Highway 82 West. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near East State Highway 114.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 320.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (East State Highway 114): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (TX 114 / Northwest Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (TX 114): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
639 ft
Total Climb
2,727 ft
Total Descent
163 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~320.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,563 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 Southlake, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Abilene along the way.
Abilene
111.6 mi in
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~2h 4m
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via US 82
About the Cities
Starting in Southlake, TX
Full guide →Founded 1956
Southlake is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of Texas. It was once chosen as the best place to live within the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
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 5h 52m. Total distance: 320.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105 miles on TX 114. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.59 in tolls one way, starting with Northwest Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 16 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.
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 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (East State Highway 114): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (TX 114 / Northwest Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (TX 114): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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