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Trip from Tomball, 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
9h 9m
Distance
503.4 mi
810 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 1m
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6 AM
9h 9m
8 AM
9h 26m
10 AM
9h 15m
12 PM
9h 14m
3 PM
9h 16m
5 PM
9h 25m
8 PM
9h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tomball, TX
Danny Meneses
Lubbock, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Embark on a 503.4-mile journey from Tomball, TX, to Lubbock, TX, a trip that will take approximately 9 hours and 9 minutes of driving time. This long-distance drive is best split over two days to allow for comfortable travel and rest. You'll primarily be on West US Highway 84 and US 84, with a brief section of State Highway 153, covering 86% highway miles. With an estimated fuel cost of $76, this route offers a straightforward passage across Texas. This drive takes you from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains, making for a consistent landscape experience.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
251.7 miles from Tomball, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West US Highway 84 | 103.5 mi | 1h 54m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| TX 6 | 50 mi | 53m |
| North State Highway 6 | 43.3 mi | 43m |
| Aggie Expressway | 24.8 mi | 27m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
West US Highway 84
— 103.5 mi, about 1h 54m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,210 veh/hr typical · worst 1,594
Quietest
3 AM
~203 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 31 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 Tomball, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on FM 2920
21 ft
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5 sec
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FM 2920
2
Turn left onto North Cherry Street
0.4 mi
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51 sec
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North Cherry Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto West Hufsmith Road
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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West Hufsmith Road
4
Continue on Brown-Hufsmith Road
0.4 mi
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40 sec
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Brown-Hufsmith Road
5
Continue on Brown Road
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Brown Road
6
Turn right onto TX 249
0.4 mi
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34 sec
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Tomball Parkway
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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41 sec
Toward TBT Toll North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto TBT
0.5 mi
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37 sec
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Tomball Tollway
9
Continue on TX 249 Toll
3.6 mi
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4 min
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MCTRA 249 Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on TX 249 Toll
25 mi
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27 min
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Aggie Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on TX 105
5.8 mi
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6 min
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State Highway 105
12
Turn right onto TX 105
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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State Highway 6
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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18 sec
14
Merge onto TX 6
50 mi
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53 min
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TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
5.8 mi
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5 min
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North State Highway 6
16
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
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3 min
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South Main Street
17
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
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37 min
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North State Highway 6
18
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
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2 min
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South Memorial Street
19
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
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9 min
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East State Highway 6
20
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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TX 6
21
Turn left onto TX 6; Loop 340
8.4 mi
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10 min
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East Loop 340
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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15 sec
23
Turn straight onto West Loop 340
0.1 mi
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15 sec
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West Loop 340
24
Keep slight left at fork onto West Loop 340
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Loop 340
25
Turn left onto West Waco Drive
212 ft
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4 sec
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West Waco Drive
26
Continue on Woodway Drive
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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Woodway Drive
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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23 sec
Toward US 84
28
Merge onto US 84
6.6 mi
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8 min
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George W Bush Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on US 84
5.2 mi
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5 min
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West US Highway 84
30
Continue on US 84
2.8 mi
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4 min
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East McGregor Drive
31
Continue on US 84
98 mi
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1 hr 48 min
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West US Highway 84
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on US 84; US 183
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Garmon Drive
33
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Early Boulevard
34
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
35
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi
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8 min
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Wallis Avenue
36
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
37
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Walnut Street
38
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
39
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
40
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
41
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
42
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
43
Take the ramp
340 ft
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8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
44
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
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5 min
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I 20; US 84
45
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
46
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US 84
47
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
48
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
49
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
50
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
51
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
52
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
53
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
54
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
55
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
56
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
57
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
58
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 9-hour duration, it's highly recommended to plan this trip over two days. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially if you choose to split the drive. With only two suggested stops, be sure to plan your refueling and rest breaks strategically, keeping the longest stretch of 103.5 miles in mind. The $76 fuel cost is a good baseline, but monitor your own vehicle's efficiency. A practical tip: consider checking for any potential agricultural inspection stations along US 84, as these can sometimes cause minor delays.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 251.7 miles from Tomball, TX, or about 4h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.5 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 111 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 251.7 miles or 4h 40m 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 251.7 miles or 4h 40m
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 8h 5m
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 Tomball, 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 Tomball, TX
Aim for roughly 252 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 252 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 111 miles from Tomball, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on West US Highway 84 for about 103.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
166 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
332 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Mount Pleasant, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
252 mi · about 4.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Brownwood, TX after about 252 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 111 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 251.7 miles from Tomball, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 252 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.
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.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
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
Flying J Travel Center
1 mi from route
QuikTrip
1.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 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 websiteDoris D Miller Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~10 min detour
Early stretch
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Waco, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 315 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 387.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Cherry Street
Turn left onto North Cherry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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TX 249 / Tomball Parkway
Turn right onto TX 249 / Tomball Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward TBT Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward TBT Toll North
5
37.2 mi into trip
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~44m in
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TX 6
Merge onto TX 6
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
387.1 mi into trip
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~7h 9m in
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US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$68.95 one way
$137.90 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
176 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $77.02 | $154.03 |
| premium | $4.23 | $83.73 | $167.47 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $95.05 | $190.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.29
MCTRA 249 Tollway
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Tomball Tollway
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
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
$69
Tolls
$0
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$199–$309
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 176.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 151 | 1 | $52.86 | $24.16 |
| Efficient EV | 125.9 | 1 | $44.05 | $20.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 201.4 | 2 | $70.48 | $32.22 |
Gas CO2
176 kg
EV CO2
59 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
Tomball, TX
Late night in Tomball on Monday
Local time
1:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 2:11PM CDT until July 16 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
1:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
40% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 2:11PM CDT until July 16 at 5:15PM 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.
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
10 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
9h 9m 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.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 156.2
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 characterized by its significant highway share, with 86% of the drive taking place on major roads like US 84. Expect long stretches of consistent driving, including a notable 103.5-mile segment on West US Highway 84 where you'll cover considerable ground without interruption. While primarily a highway drive, the inclusion of State Highway 153 suggests brief transitions to potentially less direct, though still functional, roadways. The overall feel is one of efficient transit across Texas, rather than a winding, scenic tour.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
58 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.5 mi on West US Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 84 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Cherry Street.
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 31 significant decision points across 503.4 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: near the start (North Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (TX 249 / Tomball Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
184 ft
Total Climb
3,111 ft
Total Descent
92 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~503.4 mi in
Elevation Range
3,019 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Tomball, TX
Full guide →Founded 1907
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103.5 miles on West US Highway 84. 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 252 miles on day one.
Expect about $0.29 in tolls one way, starting with MCTRA 249 Tollway. 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 13 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (TX 249 / Tomball Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.2 hours each way, a round trip means 18.3 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, 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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