Origin
Alpine, TX
Morning in Alpine on Monday
Local time
7:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, TX to Lubbock, TX
Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
303 mi
488 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 13m
★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 33m
3 PM
5h 37m
5 PM
5h 52m
8 PM
5h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpine, TX
Timo Niedermann
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Alpine, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 303 miles and takes about 5h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North US Highway 87, US 67, State Highway 349 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.2 miles on North US Highway 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
151.5 miles from Alpine, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 26m highway drive covering 303 miles, with most of the trip on North US Highway 87 and US 67. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.2 miles on North US Highway 87.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North US Highway 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North US Highway 87 and US 67. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 6th Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 67; US 90 / West Holland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 79.7 miles (La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North 6th Street
Turn left onto North 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 67; US 90 / West Holland Avenue
Turn left onto US 67; US 90 / West Holland Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
79.7 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Take the exit onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 273
Toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
5
239 mi into trip
|
~4h 19m in
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US 87; US 180 / South US Highway 87
At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 180 / South US Highway 87
Navigation decision point
4
300 mi into trip
|
~5h 22m in
Take the exit toward 50th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward 50th Street
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Alpine, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward San Angelo along the way.
San Angelo
79.7 mi in
|
~1h 26m
|
via La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North US Highway 87 | 51.2 mi | 51m |
| US 67 | 50 mi | 56m |
| State Highway 349 | 47.7 mi | 47m |
| Main Street | 42.1 mi | 43m |
| South US Higway 67 | 25.4 mi | 28m |
| La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor | 25 mi | 24m |
| US Highway 67 | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| South State Highway 349 | 10.2 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 87
— 51.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on US 67; US 90
242 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Avenue E
2
Turn left onto North 6th Street
338 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 6th Street
3
Turn left onto US 67; US 90
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Holland Avenue
4
Continue on US 67; US 90
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East US Highway 90
5
Turn slight left onto US 67
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 67
6
Continue on US 67
25 mi
·
28 min
·
South US Higway 67
7
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Interstate 10 West
8
Take the ramp onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
24 mi
·
22 min
·
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
9
Take the exit onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Exit 273
Toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
10
Continue on US 67; US 385
50 mi
·
56 min
·
US 67; US 385
11
Turn left onto TX 349
42 mi
·
43 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on TX 349
10 mi
·
10 min
·
South State Highway 349
13
Continue on TX 349
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankin Highway
14
Continue on TX 349 Bus
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
South Big Spring Street
15
Continue on TX 349 Bus
48 mi
·
47 min
·
State Highway 349
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 180
268 ft
·
3 sec
·
South US Highway 87
17
Continue on US 87; US 180
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dallas Avenue
18
Continue on US 87; US 180
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lynn Avenue
19
Continue on US 87
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lubbock Highway
20
Continue on US 87
51 mi
·
51 min
·
North US Highway 87
21
Continue on I 27; US 87
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tahoka Highway
22
Continue on I 27; US 87
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward 50th Street
24
Turn straight onto Interstate 27
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
Interstate 27
25
Turn left onto FM 835
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
50th Street
26
Turn right onto US 84
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue Q
27
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
28
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.5 miles from Alpine, TX, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.2 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.5 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
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 Alpine, 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 Alpine, TX
This is one driving day of about 303 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alpine, 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 North US Highway 87 for about 51.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.5 mi from Alpine, TX · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 151.5 miles from Alpine, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lubbock, TX
The final approach into Lubbock, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lubbock, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.29 one way
$92.57 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.72 | $101.45 |
| premium | $4.59 | $54.77 | $109.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.32 | $134.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.9 | 1 | $31.81 | $14.54 |
| Efficient EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.51 | $12.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.2 | 1 | $42.42 | $19.39 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
7:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alpine, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 303 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North US Highway 87, US 67, State Highway 349. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.5 miles from Alpine, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 67; US 90 / West Holland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 79.7 miles (La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Alpine, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward San Angelo along the way.
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