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Trip from Winnie, TX to Lubbock, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 49m
Distance
593.7 mi
956 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$81
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 40m
★
6 AM
10h 49m
8 AM
11h 9m
10 AM
10h 56m
12 PM
10h 54m
3 PM
10h 57m
5 PM
11h 8m
8 PM
10h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winnie, TX
A. G. Rosales
Lubbock, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Winnie, TX to Lubbock, TX is 593.7 miles and takes about 10h 49m via I 10, US 84, and TX 71, with a fuel budget near $86 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a long-haul drive that spans across Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. Given the distance and duration, it's best planned as an overnight trip. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward, albeit lengthy, transit.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
296.9 miles from Winnie, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 133.2 mi | 2h 30m |
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| TX 71 | 77.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| 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 |
| US 183 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 133.2 mi, about 2h 30m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,887 veh/hr typical · worst 5,738
Quietest
2 AM
~583 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 51 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 Winnie, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on TX 124
299 ft
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10 sec
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Gulfway Drive
2
Continue on TX 124
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Gulfway Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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32 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto TX 73
0.7 mi
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47 sec
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TX 73
5
Merge onto I 10
133 mi
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2 hr 30 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto TX 71
0.5 mi
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33 sec
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TX 71
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
7
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
77 mi
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1 hr 22 min
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TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
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2 min
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East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi
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26 sec
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Bastrop Highway
12
Continue on 183 Toll
6.2 mi
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6 min
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Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 183
15 mi
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16 min
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US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi
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14 min
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183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 183
36 mi
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38 min
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North US Highway 183
16
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
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4 min
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South Key Avenue
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
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25 min
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East Commerce Street
22
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
23
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
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1 min
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East Walnut Street
24
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Walnut Street
25
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
26
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
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0 sec
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State Highway 153
27
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
28
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
29
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
30
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
31
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
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5 min
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I 20; US 84
32
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
33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US 84
34
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Avenue F
35
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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North Avenue F
36
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Ralls Road
37
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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East 15th Street
38
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North US Highway 84
39
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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19 min
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Highway 84
40
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
41
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
42
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
43
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q South Drive
44
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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0 sec
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19th Street
45
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early to maximize daylight for driving. Plan for around 3 stops to break up the long stretches, keeping in mind the longest continuous segment is over 130 miles. While fuel costs are estimated at $86, it's always wise to have a buffer, especially when covering nearly 600 miles. Pay attention to changing speed limits as you move between different highway classifications and rural areas.
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 296.9 miles from Winnie, TX, or about 5h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.2 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 131 miles or 2h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 296.9 miles or 5h 29m 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 296.9 miles or 5h 29m
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 9h 45m
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 Winnie, 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 Winnie, TX
Aim for roughly 297 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 297 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 131 miles from Winnie, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 133.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
196 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
392 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 Brownwood, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
297 mi · about 5.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 297 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 131 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 296.9 miles from Winnie, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 297 miles or 5.4 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
Chambers County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Chambers County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 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
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
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
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.5 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.5 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.6 mi from route
Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Colorado County Westbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.4 mi from route
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Katy
4.1
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, right off the route
First break
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Katy, Texas
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+18329742201
Visit websiteMackenzie 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 websiteKaty Heritage Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~10 min detour
First break
3.9 mi from route
~10 min detour
Katy, Texas
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+12813914840
Visit websitePlay Street Museum - Katy
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~12 min detour
First break
4.6 mi from route
~12 min detour
Katy, Texas
Hours: 8:30 am–6 pm
+12816664217
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 477.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
135.4 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
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TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
216.6 mi into trip
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~4h in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
6
477.5 mi into trip
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~8h 49m 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
$81.32 one way
$162.64 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
208 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $90.83 | $181.66 |
| premium | $4.23 | $98.76 | $197.51 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $112.10 | $224.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$81
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$211–$321
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 207.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $62 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 178.1 | 2 | $62.34 | $28.50 |
| Efficient EV | 148.4 | 1 | $51.95 | $23.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 237.5 | 2 | $83.12 | $38.00 |
Gas CO2
208 kg
EV CO2
69 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Winnie, TX
Late night in Winnie on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:06PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:03PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
1:59 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 4:06PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:03PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
94°F
Brownwood, TX
392 mi in
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
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
10h 49m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 89% of the total mileage on major roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 133.2 miles on I 10. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. The sheer length of the drive means you'll experience extended periods of open road, punctuated by the increasing density of exits as you near towns.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 133.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
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 25 significant decision points across 593.7 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.4 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,203 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
3,187 ft
Total Descent
8 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
~593.7 mi in
Elevation Range
3,187 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 Winnie, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Austin and 183 Toll North: Lampasas.
Austin
134.8 mi in
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~2h 33m
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via TX 71
183 Toll North: Lampasas
216.6 mi in
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~4h
About the Cities
Starting in Winnie, 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 133.2 miles on I 10. 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 297 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 35 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.4 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.8 hours each way, a round trip means 21.6 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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