Lubbock, TX Road Trips

Drivers starting from Lubbock, TX have 30 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 395 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Lubbock, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

90

Longest Drive

672.9 mi

Laguna Heights, TX

Quickest Drive

2h 4m

Midland, TX

Plan Around Lubbock, TX

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lubbock, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Laguna Heights, TX to Lubbock, TX 672.9 mi · 10h 15m Scissors, TX to Lubbock, TX 635.8 mi · 9h 43m Doffing, TX to Lubbock, TX 635.1 mi · 9h 43m Bridge City, TX to Lubbock, TX 631.7 mi · 11h 30m

Continue From Lubbock, TX

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lubbock, TX to Laguna Heights, TX 667.8 mi · 11h 52m Lubbock, TX to Port Arthur, TX 621.9 mi · 11h 20m Lubbock, TX to Brownwood, TX 557.5 mi · 10h 20m Lubbock, TX to Brazoria, TX 545.3 mi · 10h 21m

Trips from Lubbock, TX

Lubbock, TX to Laguna Heights, TX

667.8 mi 11h 52m

Lubbock, TX to Port Arthur, TX

621.9 mi 11h 20m

Lubbock, TX to Brownwood, TX

557.5 mi 10h 20m

Lubbock, TX to Brazoria, TX

545.3 mi 10h 21m

Lubbock, TX to Houston, TX

533.6 mi 9h 39m

Lubbock, TX to Meadows Place, TX

527.4 mi 9h 37m

Lubbock, TX to Atlanta, TX

526 mi 9h 11m

Lubbock, TX to Crockett, TX

484.3 mi 8h 41m

Lubbock, TX to Columbus, TX

459.4 mi 8h 20m

Lubbock, TX to Bullard, TX

458.5 mi 7h 54m

Lubbock, TX to Hearne, TX

417.8 mi 7h 33m

Lubbock, TX to San Antonio, TX

384.5 mi 6h 44m

Lubbock, TX to Cameron, TX

382.5 mi 7h 7m

Lubbock, TX to Lavon, TX

378.4 mi 6h 42m

Lubbock, TX to Hollywood Park, TX

377.6 mi 6h 38m

Lubbock, TX to Lost Creek, TX

372.6 mi 6h 48m

Lubbock, TX to Austin, TX

372.1 mi 6h 46m

Lubbock, TX to Lago Vista, TX

362.9 mi 6h 44m

Driving from Lubbock, TX

On average, trips departing from Lubbock, TX run 395 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 6m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 668 miles (11h 52m), while the shortest is just 182 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lubbock, TX most often head toward Laguna Heights, TX (667.8 mi, 11h 52m), Port Arthur, TX (621.9 mi, 11h 20m), Brownwood, TX (557.5 mi, 10h 20m), Brazoria, TX (545.3 mi, 10h 21m), and Houston, TX (533.6 mi, 9h 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 395-mile trip from Lubbock, TX, budget about $59 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes leaving Lubbock, TX and 60 routes heading into Lubbock, TX, covering 90 total connections. Distances range from 182 to 668 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lubbock, TX covers 668 miles and takes approximately 11h 52m. Shorter options start at just 182 miles.

The average route from Lubbock, TX runs about 395 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 395-mile trip from Lubbock, TX costs roughly $59 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lubbock, TX include Laguna Heights, TX, Port Arthur, TX, Brownwood, TX and Brazoria, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.