The drive from Carrizo Springs, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 436.4 miles and takes about 8h behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US 277, US Highway 87 North, North US Highway 87 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.6 miles on US 277.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
218.2 miles from Carrizo Springs, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 9m into the drive
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Drive Character
This is a 8h highway drive covering 436.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 277 and US Highway 87 North. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.6 miles on US 277.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 277 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 277 and US Highway 87 North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 83 / North 1st Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 436.4 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 0.2 miles (US 83 / North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.6 miles (US 83 / South Getty Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.1 miles (TX 55 / East Antonio Street): Navigation decision point.
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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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 83 / North 1st Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 83 / North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
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49.6 mi into trip|~56m in|US 83 / South Getty Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 83 / South Getty Street
Navigation decision point
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52.1 mi into trip|~59m in|TX 55 / East Antonio Street
Turn left onto TX 55 / East Antonio Street
Navigation decision point
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118.7 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|US 377; TX 55 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 377; TX 55 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
151.8 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|TX 55
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 55
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 277
82.6 mi
1h 33m
US Highway 87 North
75.3 mi
1h 15m
North US Highway 87
66.4 mi
1h 6m
North US Highway 83
46.8 mi
53m
East Antonio Street
36.6 mi
41m
North Texas Highway 55
32.7 mi
37m
South Texas Highway 55
25.4 mi
28m
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi
18m
Longest stretch:
US 277
— 82.6 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrizo Springs, TX and Lubbock, TX.
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Start on US 277
0.2 mi·21 sec·Peña Street
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At end of road, turn left onto US 83
1.4 mi·1 min·North 1st Street
3
Continue on US 83
47 mi·53 min·North US Highway 83
4
Continue on US 83
1.2 mi·1 min·Crystal City Highway
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At end of road, turn left onto US 83
1.9 mi·2 min·South Getty Street
6
Continue on US 83
0.6 mi·48 sec·Milam Street
7
Turn left onto TX 55
37 mi·41 min·East Antonio Street
8
Continue on TX 55
1.0 mi·2 min·South Nueces Street
9
Continue on TX 55
3.6 mi·4 min·North State Highway 55
10
Continue on TX 55
25 mi·28 min·South Texas Highway 55
11
Turn left onto US 377; TX 55
0.5 mi·33 sec·East Main Street
12
Continue on TX 55
33 mi·37 min·North Texas Highway 55
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Keep slight right at fork onto TX 55
0.1 mi·9 sec·TX 55
14
Merge onto US 277
22 mi·24 min·US 277
15
Turn left onto US 277; Loop 467
0.7 mi·1 min·South Crockett Avenue
16
Take the exit onto US 277
60 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 277
17
Take the exit onto US 277
0.1 mi·19 sec·US 277
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 277
0.6 mi·1 min·US 277
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 277
0.3 mi·39 sec·US 277
20
Merge onto US 87; US 277
2.8 mi·4 min·South Bryant Boulevard
21
Continue on US 87; US 277
1.4 mi·2 min·South Koenigheim Street
22
Continue on US 87; US 277; US 67 Bus
4.3 mi·6 min·North Bryant Boulevard
23
Continue on US 87
23 mi·23 min·US Highway 87 North
24
Continue on US 87
16 mi·16 min·US 87
25
Turn straight onto US 87; TX 158; TX 163
52 mi·52 min·US Highway 87 North
26
Continue on US 87
15 mi·15 min·North US Highway 87
27
Continue on US 87
4.3 mi·4 min·William Crooker Highway
28
Continue on US 87
18 mi·18 min·South US Highway 87
29
Continue on US 87; US 180
1.3 mi·1 min·South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on US 87; US 180
1.7 mi·1 min·South Lynn Avenue
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Continue on US 87
1.1 mi·1 min·Lubbock Highway
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Continue on US 87
51 mi·51 min·North US Highway 87
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Continue on I 27; US 87
4.4 mi·4 min·Tahoka Highway
34
Continue on I 27; US 87
1.2 mi·1 min·Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward 50th Street
36
Turn straight onto Interstate 27
236 ft·6 sec·Interstate 27
37
Turn left onto FM 835
0.6 mi·1 min·50th Street
38
Turn right onto US 84
2.0 mi·2 min·Avenue Q
39
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
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Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 218.2 miles from Carrizo Springs, TX, or about 4h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.6 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 96 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 218.2 miles or 4h 9m 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 218.2 miles or 4h 9m
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 6h 57m
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 Carrizo Springs, 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 Carrizo Springs, TX
Aim for roughly 218 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 218 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Carrizo Springs, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 277 for about 82.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 218.2 mi from Carrizo Springs, TX
· 4h 9m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.94 one way
$131.88 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg153 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$72.18
$144.36
premium
$4.54
$77.92
$155.83
diesel
$5.61
$96.35
$192.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$196–$306
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 152.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
130.9
1
$45.82
$20.95
Efficient EV
109.1
1
$38.18
$17.46
EV Truck/SUV
174.6
2
$61.10
$27.93
Gas CO2
153 kg
EV CO2
51 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
Carrizo Springs, TX
Afternoon
in Carrizo Springs on Friday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon
in Lubbock on Friday
Local time
1:39 PM
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.
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
10 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
8h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carrizo Springs, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 436.4 miles and takes about 8h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 277, US Highway 87 North, North US Highway 87. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 218 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 218.2 miles from Carrizo Springs, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.94 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 436.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 83 / North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.6 miles (US 83 / South Getty Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.1 miles (TX 55 / East Antonio Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Carrizo Springs, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
