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Trip from Van Alstyne, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 15m
Distance
340.5 mi
548 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 3m
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6 AM
6h 16m
8 AM
6h 41m
10 AM
6h 25m
12 PM
6h 22m
3 PM
6h 26m
5 PM
6h 40m
8 PM
6h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Van Alstyne, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Van Alstyne to Lubbock is 340.5 miles and takes about 6h 15m via US Highway 82 West, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent landscape for much of the trip. It's a straightforward, mostly highway route, ideal for a single day of driving if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. Plan for a straightforward transit rather than a scenic detour, with most of your time spent on the open road.
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
170.3 miles from Van Alstyne, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 108.1 mi | 2h |
| US Highway 82 West | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| US Highway 82 | 33.5 mi | 35m |
| West Highway 82 | 24.4 mi | 25m |
| East Buck Owens Freeway | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| US 75 | 16.4 mi | 17m |
| East US Highway 82 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| J M Lindsay Boulevard | 12.1 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 108.1 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Alstyne, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on TX 5
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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South Waco Street
2
Turn left onto FM 121
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Van Alstyne Parkway
3
Turn right onto North Henry Hynds Expressway Frontage Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henry Hynds Expressway Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
5
Merge onto US 75
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 82: Bonham, Gainesville
7
Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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North Sam Rayburn Freeway
8
Turn left onto East Highway 82
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Highway 82
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
10
Merge onto US 82
19 mi
·
20 min
·
East Buck Owens Freeway
11
Continue on US 82
12 mi
·
14 min
·
East US Highway 82
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 82
12 mi
·
13 min
·
J M Lindsay Boulevard
13
Continue on US 82
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Division Street
14
Turn straight onto US 82
25 mi
·
27 min
·
US 82
15
Merge onto US 82
34 mi
·
37 min
·
US 82
16
Take the exit onto US 82
49 mi
·
54 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
17
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
18
Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
19
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
20
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East California Street
21
Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 82 West
22
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
·
25 min
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West Highway 82
23
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
25
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
26
Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 82
27
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Idalou Road
Toward US 62, TX 114
28
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 19th Street
29
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 6h 15m drive, consider an early morning departure from Van Alstyne to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a 340.5-mile distance, you can easily complete this in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 108.1-mile stretch on US 82, as services might be less frequent in some areas. Your estimated fuel cost is around $49, so budget accordingly. This route is manageable enough that you can be flexible with your timing, but having a rough idea of your stop points will help ensure a smooth transit.
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 170.3 miles from Van Alstyne, TX, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.1 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 75 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.3 miles or 3h 10m 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 8m
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 Van Alstyne, 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 Van Alstyne, TX
This is one driving day of about 340.5 miles and 6h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Van Alstyne, 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 82 for about 108.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 170.3 miles from Van Alstyne, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.1 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
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.1 mi from route
Rest Area
2 mi from route
Road Ranger
2 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 websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 180.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 121 / West Van Alstyne Parkway
Turn left onto FM 121 / West Van Alstyne Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 75
Merge onto US 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward US 82: Bonham, Gainesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82: Bonham, Gainesville
5
131.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m 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...
5
180.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
|
US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.64 one way
$93.28 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $52.09 | $104.19 |
| premium | $4.23 | $56.64 | $113.28 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $64.29 | $128.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.2 | 1 | $35.75 | $16.34 |
| Efficient EV | 85.1 | 0 | $29.79 | $13.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.2 | 1 | $47.67 | $21.79 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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
Van Alstyne, TX
Evening in Van Alstyne on Monday
Local time
8:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 15 mph
11% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:36AM CDT until July 17 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 7:22AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Evening in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
8:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 15 mph
34% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:36AM CDT until July 17 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 7:22AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo 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
6 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 15m 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?
You'll be on highways for 91% of this 340.5-mile trip, meaning you'll spend most of your time cruising at higher speeds. The longest continuous stretch on US 82 is 108.1 miles, so expect extended periods of consistent driving without frequent turns. As you transition from highway to surface roads, you'll notice a change in speed limits and potentially more local traffic. This route is characterized by long, uninterrupted highway segments.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.1 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US Highway 82 West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near FM 121 / West Van Alstyne Parkway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 121 / West Van Alstyne Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
739 ft
Total Climb
2,709 ft
Total Descent
290 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~340.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,464 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 Van Alstyne, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Gainesville and Abilene.
Gainesville
18.1 mi in
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~20m
Abilene
131.6 mi in
|
~2h 27m
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via US 82
About the Cities
Starting in Van Alstyne, TX
Full guide →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 15m. Total distance: 340.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 108.1 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 121 / West Van Alstyne Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 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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