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Trip from The Colony, TX to Lubbock, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 8m

Distance

332.2 mi

535 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 55m ★
6 AM
6h 8m
8 AM
6h 34m
10 AM
6h 17m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown The Colony, TX, TX

The Colony, TX

Mark Direen

county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

Embark on a straightforward 332.2-mile journey from The Colony, TX, to Lubbock, TX, which will take approximately 6 hours and 8 minutes to complete. This drive is primarily on major highways, with 95% of the route utilizing highways, making it a solid option for a single-day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $50 for this stretch. The route traverses the Great Plains region throughout, offering a consistent landscape. With only one recommended stop, it’s designed for efficient travel, perfect if you want to reach your destination without an overnight stay.

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

166.1 miles from The Colony, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 82 West 93.5 mi 1h 38m
North US Highway 287 71.8 mi 1h 14m
US 82 49.1 mi 55m
US Highway 82 33.5 mi 35m
West Highway 82 24.4 mi 25m
US Highway 380 West 21.5 mi 24m
North Stemmons Freeway 16.2 mi 17m
East State Highway 121 4.8 mi 7m
Longest stretch: US Highway 82 West — 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Colony, TX and Lubbock, TX.

1

Start on this road

208 ft · 20 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Blair Oaks Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Blair Oaks Drive
3

Turn right onto South Colony Boulevard

0.4 mi · 40 sec · South Colony Boulevard
4

Turn left onto FM 423

1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto TX 121

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Highway 121
6

Continue on TX 121

4.8 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 121
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · East Main Street
Use the right lane.
8

Turn straight onto North Railroad Street

115 ft · 2 sec · North Railroad Street
9

Keep slight left at fork onto North Railroad Street

123 ft · 2 sec · North Railroad Street
10

Continue on East Church Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Church Street
11

Continue on West Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
12

Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway

0.6 mi · 50 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
13

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward I 35E North, US 77 North
14

Merge onto I 35E

16 mi · 16 min · North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 35; US 77

0.1 mi · 9 sec · I 35; US 77
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 469 Toward US 380: University Drive
17

Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Interstate 35
18

Turn left onto US 380

3.4 mi · 4 min · West University Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
19

Continue on US 380

22 mi · 24 min · US Highway 380 West
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
21

Merge onto US 81; US 287

72 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North US Highway 287
22

Take the exit onto US 82

49 mi · 54 min · US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
23

Take the exit onto US 82

0.4 mi · 52 sec · US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
24

Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business

1.5 mi · 1 min · US Highway 82
25

Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business

0.6 mi · 45 sec · North Main Street
26

Turn right onto US 82; TX 114

1.6 mi · 1 min · East California Street
27

Continue on US 82; TX 114

93 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West
28

Continue on US 82; TX 114

24 mi · 25 min · West Highway 82
29

Continue on US 82; TX 114

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
30

Continue on US 82; TX 114

7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
31

Continue on US 82; TX 114

1.0 mi · 1 min · 4th Street
32

Continue on US 82; TX 114

25 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82
33

Continue on US 62; TX 114

2.1 mi · 3 min · Idalou Road
Toward US 62, TX 114
34

Continue on US 62; TX 114

2.1 mi · 3 min · East 19th Street
35

Arrive at destination

US 62; TX 114

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from The Colony to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop and a 93.5-mile longest stretch on US Highway 82 West, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. The estimated fuel cost is around $50, so ensure your tank is full before you leave. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to stop as needed, but keep the 332.2-mile distance in mind. A practical tip is to check the weather forecast for West Texas, as conditions can change rapidly on the open highway.

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 166.1 miles from The Colony, TX, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 73 miles or 1h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 166.1 miles or 3h 8m 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 1m

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 The Colony, 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 The Colony, TX

This is one driving day of about 332.2 miles and 6h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from The Colony, 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 US Highway 82 West for about 93.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Wichita Falls, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

166 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

Jacksboro, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vernon, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 166.1 miles from The Colony, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Highway 82 West if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 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.

Kids Colony

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

The Colony, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+19726251106

Visit website

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 website

American 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 website

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games The Colony

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

The Colony, Texas

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14695273278

Visit website

Explorium Denton Children's Museum a Program of Denton County Friends of The Family.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Denton, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19403205444

Visit website

Oak Hills Splash Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Carrollton, Texas

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+19724663080

Visit website

Visit Frisco

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Frisco, Texas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19722925250

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 123.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
7.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
8.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | North Railroad Street

Keep slight left at fork onto North Railroad Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
10.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway

Merge onto I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
25.8 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward US 380: University Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 469 Toward US 380: University Drive
5
123.3 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | 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

$50.20 one way

$100.39 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $54.94 $109.89
premium $4.54 $59.31 $118.62
diesel $5.61 $73.35 $146.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.7 1 $34.88 $15.95
Efficient EV 83.1 0 $29.07 $13.29
EV Truck/SUV 132.9 1 $46.51 $21.26

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

The Colony, TX

Late night in The Colony on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Late night in Lubbock on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

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.

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 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 8m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, designed for covering distance efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on US Highway 82 West and North US Highway 287. The highway share is a significant 95%, meaning you'll experience fast-paced travel for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 93.5 miles on US Highway 82 West, so be prepared for extended periods of driving without needing to exit. The character of the road remains consistent, prioritizing speed and directness over winding scenic byways.

95% 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: 93.5 mi on US Highway 82 West.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 82 West and North US Highway 287. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near East Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 332.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 7.6 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (North Railroad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.1 miles (I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 The Colony, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Abilene along the way.

Abilene

123.3 mi in | ~2h 20m | via US 82

About the Cities

Starting in The Colony, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1969

The Colony, City by the Lake, is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of Texas, less than 30 miles from Downtown Dallas. Best known for beautiful views of Lake Lewisville, The Colony extends 23 miles along its eastern shoreline, with hundreds of acres of wildlife and a myriad of recreational opportunities including camping, fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, picnicking and cycling.

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 8m. Total distance: 332.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 93.5 miles on US Highway 82 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (North Railroad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.1 miles (I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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