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Trip from Waller, 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
8h 50m
Distance
482.6 mi
777 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 43m
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6 AM
8h 51m
8 AM
9h 7m
10 AM
8h 56m
12 PM
8h 55m
3 PM
8h 57m
5 PM
9h 6m
8 PM
8h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waller, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
Waller, TX to Lubbock, TX is 482.6 miles and takes about 8h 50m via US 290 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $66 and likely best split over two days. This drive crosses Texas, starting in the Great Plains region and continuing through it to your destination. With 86% of the route on highways, expect a predominantly straightforward cruise. This trip is well-suited for those who prefer to cover ground efficiently, with a manageable distance and a clear path. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct connection across the state with minimal complexity.
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
241.3 miles from Waller, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 290 | 105.8 mi | 2h |
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| North US Highway 183 | 72.6 mi | 1h 18m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| 183A Toll | 14.6 mi | 14m |
| US 183 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
US 290
— 105.8 mi, about 2h
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 Waller, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on US 290 Bus
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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Hempstead Highway
2
Turn right onto FM 362
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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FM 362
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 290 West, TX 6 North
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 290; TX 6
31 mi
·
34 min
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US 290; TX 6
5
Take the exit onto US 290
53 mi
·
59 min
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US 290
Toward US 290 West: Austin
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 290
21 mi
·
25 min
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US 290
7
Continue on 290 Toll
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Manor Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, Lampasas
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
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1 min
Toward US 183 North: Lampasas
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 183
13 mi
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14 min
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US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi
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14 min
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183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 183
36 mi
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38 min
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North US Highway 183
13
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
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4 min
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South Key Avenue
14
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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North US Highway 281
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi
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40 min
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North US Highway 183
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi
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34 min
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US 84; US 183; TX 16
17
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
18
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
19
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
20
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Walnut Street
21
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West Walnut Street
22
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
South Avenue F
32
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
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
·
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
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19th Street
42
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
With an estimated drive time of nearly 9 hours, this route is best tackled over two days. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving, especially if you plan to split the trip. The longest stretch without services is over 100 miles on US 290, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that portion. You have two recommended stops, which can help break up the drive comfortably. Planning your overnight stop around the halfway point will provide a balanced pace for the 482.6-mile journey.
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 241.3 miles from Waller, TX, or about 4h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.8 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 106 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 241.3 miles or 4h 32m 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 241.3 miles or 4h 32m
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 7h 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 Waller, 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 Waller, TX
Aim for roughly 241 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 241 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 106 miles from Waller, 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 US 290 for about 105.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
241 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 Kempner, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
241 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kempner, TX after about 241 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 106 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 241.3 miles from Waller, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 290 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 241 miles or 4.4 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
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Elgin Travel Center
0 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
290 Travel 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
1.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.4 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 websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 366.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 290 West, TX 6 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 290 West, TX 6 North
6
32.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
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US 290
Take the exit onto US 290 toward US 290 West: Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 290 West: Austin
7
113.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, Lampasas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 183 South, US 183 North: Lockhart, La...
7
113.6 mi into trip
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~2h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 183 North: Lampasas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 183 North: Lampasas
6
366.4 mi into trip
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~6h 50m 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
$66.10 one way
$132.20 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
169 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $73.83 | $147.67 |
| premium | $4.23 | $80.28 | $160.55 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $91.12 | $182.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$196–$306
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 168.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 144.8 | 1 | $50.67 | $23.16 |
| Efficient EV | 120.7 | 1 | $42.23 | $19.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 193 | 2 | $67.56 | $30.89 |
Gas CO2
169 kg
EV CO2
56 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
Waller, TX
Night in Waller on Monday
Local time
9:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:53PM CDT until July 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Night in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
9:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 5 mph
21% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:53PM CDT until July 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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
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
8h 50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 86% of the 482.6 miles on major roads like US 290 and US 84. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 105.8 miles on US 290, meaning extended periods of consistent cruising without frequent exits. The transition to surface roads will occur after this long highway segment. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of this trip, with open stretches and fewer immediate services between towns.
86% 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: 105.8 mi on US 290.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 290 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 24 significant decision points across 482.6 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 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.8 miles (US 290): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
251 ft
Total Climb
3,079 ft
Total Descent
127 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~483.1 mi in
Elevation Range
2,952 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 Waller, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lampasas along the way.
Lampasas
113.2 mi in
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~2h 9m
About the Cities
Starting in Waller, 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105.8 miles on US 290. 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 241 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 17 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 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.8 miles (US 290): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.8 hours each way, a round trip means 17.7 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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