Anna, TX to Lubbock, TX is 346 miles and takes about 6h 24m via US 82, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily follows US Highway 82 West across the Texas landscape, taking you from the Great Plains region of North Texas into the heart of the Great Plains towards Lubbock. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a solid option for a single-day journey. Plan for a full day behind the wheel, but rest assured that the route is direct and efficient, minimizing unnecessary detours.
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
173 miles from Anna, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 24m. Total distance: 346 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this trip, with 91% of the route utilizing major highways, specifically US 82. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 108.1 miles on US 82, meaning you can settle into a good rhythm for extended periods. This road character suggests a consistent pace, with fewer technical turns and more open highway driving. The journey offers a sense of continuous travel across the Texas landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 108.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US Highway 82 West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 2862 / West 4th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 2862 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 5 / North Powell Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|FM 2862 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto FM 2862 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|TX 5 / North Powell Parkway
Turn right onto TX 5 / North Powell Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
23.6 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward US 82: Bonham, Gainesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82: Bonham, Gainesville
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137.1 mi into trip|~2h 36m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abile...
5
185.9 mi into trip|~3h 30m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Anna, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Gainesville and Abilene.
Gainesville
23.6 mi in|~29m
Abilene
137.1 mi in|~2h 36m|via US 82
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 82
108.1 mi
2h
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi
1h 38m
US Highway 82
33.5 mi
35m
West Highway 82
24.4 mi
25m
East Buck Owens Freeway
19.2 mi
20m
East US Highway 82
12.3 mi
14m
J M Lindsay Boulevard
12.1 mi
13m
Division Street
10 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 108.1 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anna, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on South Sherley Road
35 ft·8 sec·South Sherley Road
2
Turn left onto FM 2862
0.2 mi·20 sec·West 4th Street
3
Turn right onto TX 5
2.8 mi·4 min·North Powell Parkway
4
Continue on TX 5
0.8 mi·1 min·State Highway 5
5
Turn left onto County Road 375
0.8 mi·3 min·County Road 375
6
Turn right onto South Henry Hynds Expressway Frontage Road
0.2 mi·26 sec·South Henry Hynds Expressway Frontage Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
8
Merge onto US 75
9.8 mi·9 min·South Henry Hynds Expressway
9
Continue on US 75
8.8 mi·9 min·South Sam Rayburn Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 82: Bonham, Gainesville
11
Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
0.3 mi·42 sec·North Sam Rayburn Freeway
12
Turn left onto East Highway 82
0.3 mi·31 sec·East Highway 82
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·13 sec
14
Merge onto US 82
19 mi·20 min·East Buck Owens Freeway
15
Continue on US 82
12 mi·14 min·East US Highway 82
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 82
12 mi·13 min·J M Lindsay Boulevard
17
Continue on US 82
10 mi·11 min·Division Street
18
Turn straight onto US 82
25 mi·27 min·US 82
19
Merge onto US 82
34 mi·37 min·US 82
20
Take the exit onto US 82
49 mi·54 min·US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
21
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi·52 sec·US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
22
Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 82
23
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi·45 sec·North Main Street
24
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi·1 min·East California Street
25
Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi·1 hr 38 min·US Highway 82 West
26
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi·25 min·West Highway 82
27
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·East Main Street
28
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi·7 min·US Highway 82
29
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·4th Street
30
Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi·26 min·US Highway 82
31
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi·3 min·Idalou Road
Toward US 62, TX 114
32
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi·3 min·East 19th Street
33
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour and 24-minute estimated drive time, starting your journey in Anna, TX, early in the morning is advisable. This allows ample daylight to complete the 346-mile trip to Lubbock, TX, with a comfortable fuel budget of around $52. While the route is mostly highway, plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 108.1 miles on US 82, as services can be spaced out in some sections.
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 173 miles from Anna, TX, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.1 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 76 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173 miles or 3h 16m 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 16m
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 Anna, 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 Anna, TX
This is one driving day of about 346 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Anna, 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 82 for about 108.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 173 mi from Anna, TX
· 3h 16m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.48 one way
$102.96 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg121 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$57.92
$115.84
premium
$4.59
$62.54
$125.08
diesel
$3.99
$54.39
$108.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
103.8
1
$36.33
$16.61
Efficient EV
86.5
0
$30.28
$13.84
EV Truck/SUV
138.4
1
$48.44
$22.14
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Anna, TX
Late night
in Anna on Saturday
Local time
4:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
4:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 15 to 20 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo 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
30 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
6h 24m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anna, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 346 miles and takes about 6h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, US Highway 82 West, US Highway 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 173 miles from Anna, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 2862 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 5 / North Powell Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Anna, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Gainesville and Abilene.
