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Trip from Wells Branch, 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 39m
Distance
365.1 mi
588 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 28m
★
6 AM
6h 40m
8 AM
7h 4m
10 AM
6h 48m
12 PM
6h 46m
3 PM
6h 49m
5 PM
7h 2m
8 PM
6h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wells Branch, TX
Mark Direen
Lubbock, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Wells Branch to Lubbock covers 365.3 miles across the Great Plains, a journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 53 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, it is best suited for a single, focused day of travel. You should budget approximately $54 for fuel to complete the trip. Since you will be navigating local roads like Alpha Collier Drive and Great Willow Drive, you will want to stay alert behind the wheel. Given the total time behind the wheel, a single planned stop is recommended to keep your energy up throughout the day.
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
182.6 miles from Wells Branch, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Road | 13.9 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 70 | 10.4 mi | 10m |
| Wallis Avenue | 7.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m
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 Wells Branch, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Quiet Wood Drive
310 ft
·
15 sec
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Quiet Wood Drive
2
Turn right onto Alpha Collier Drive
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Alpha Collier Drive
3
Turn right onto Great Willow Drive
376 ft
·
20 sec
·
Great Willow Drive
4
Turn left onto Spring Wagon Lane
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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Spring Wagon Lane
5
Turn left onto Plain Rock Pass
327 ft
·
17 sec
·
Plain Rock Pass
6
Turn right onto Merrilltown Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Merrilltown Drive
7
Turn right onto FM 1325
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnet Road
8
Continue on FM 1325
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 1325
9
Turn left onto CR 172
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
CR 172
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto TX 45
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Louis Henna Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward TX 45 Toll West
12
Merge onto TX 45 Toll
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 45 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 183 North, US 183 South, 183A Toll North
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward 183A Toll North, US 183 North
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto 183A Toll
14 mi
·
13 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 183
36 mi
·
38 min
·
North US Highway 183
17
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Key Avenue
18
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North US Highway 281
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi
·
40 min
·
North US Highway 183
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US 84; US 183; TX 16
21
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
22
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
24
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
25
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
26
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
27
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 153
28
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
29
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
30
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
31
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
32
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 20; US 84
33
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
34
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
35
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
36
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
37
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
38
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
39
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
40
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
41
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
42
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
43
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
44
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
45
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
46
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 365.3-mile journey, plan to depart early in the morning so you can navigate the local road network during daylight hours. Since the route is entirely comprised of local roads, build in extra time for the frequent turns required on Alpha Collier Drive and Great Willow Drive. You have one planned stop available to stretch your legs; use it strategically once you feel your focus waning. Keep your $54 fuel budget in mind when selecting fill-up spots, as local roads may not offer the same density of gas stations as a major interstate. Staying flexible with your pace will help you manage the turn-heavy nature of this specific Texas route.
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 182.6 miles from Wells Branch, TX, or about 3h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.6 miles or 3h 28m 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 35m
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 Wells Branch, 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 Wells Branch, TX
This is one driving day of about 365.1 miles and 6h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wells Branch, 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 84 for about 104.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
183 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 182.6 miles from Wells Branch, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.9 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.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
San Saba Picnic Area
0 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
Rest Area
1 mi from route
Rest Area
1 mi from route
Rest Area
1.1 mi from route
Rest Area
1.1 mi from route
Rest Area
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 websiteThe Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256436376
Visit websiteBrown County Museum of History
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256411926
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 295 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 248.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 172
Turn left onto CR 172
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
TX 45 / West Louis Henna Boulevard
Turn left onto TX 45 / West Louis Henna Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, US 183 South, 183A Toll North
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 North, US 183 South, 183A Toll No...
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 183A Toll North, US 183 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 183A Toll North, US 183 North
6
248.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 39m in
|
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
$50.01 one way
$100.01 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $55.86 | $111.71 |
| premium | $4.23 | $60.73 | $121.46 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $68.94 | $137.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.97
183A Toll Road
(13.9 mi)
$0.97
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
$50
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.5 | 1 | $38.34 | $17.52 |
| Efficient EV | 91.3 | 1 | $31.95 | $14.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146 | 1 | $51.11 | $23.37 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Wells Branch, TX
Night in Wells Branch on Monday
Local time
9:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SSE 5 mph
23% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:42PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:46PM CDT until July 17 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Night in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
9:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
23% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:42PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:46PM CDT until July 17 at 3:45AM 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.
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
8 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 39m 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?
Expect a unique experience on this route, as it relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed highways. With a highway share of 0%, you won’t be dealing with typical interstate monotony, but you will need to focus on frequent turns along Spring Wagon Lane and Great Willow Drive. There is no long-distance cruising here, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on Alpha Collier Drive. This technical, turn-heavy profile means your total travel time is heavily influenced by local road conditions. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that demands your full attention from start to finish.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.9 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and North US Highway 183. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near CR 172.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 365.1 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 2.9 miles (CR 172): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (TX 45 / West Louis Henna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
827 ft
Total Climb
2,717 ft
Total Descent
341 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~365.1 mi in
Elevation Range
2,375 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Wells Branch, 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 39m. Total distance: 365.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.97 in tolls one way, starting with 183A Toll Road. 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.
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. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (CR 172): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (TX 45 / West Louis Henna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 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 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.3 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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