Origin
Castle Hills, TX
Late night in Castle Hills on Thursday
Local time
3:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Hills, TX to Lubbock, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 50m
Distance
382.7 mi
616 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 37m
★
6 AM
5h 50m
8 AM
6h 16m
10 AM
5h 59m
12 PM
5h 57m
3 PM
6h 1m
5 PM
6h 15m
8 PM
5h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Hills, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Castle Hills, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 382.7 miles and takes about 5h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Military Highway, Northwest Loop 410, I 410 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.83 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
191.4 miles from Castle Hills, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 50m. Total distance: 382.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 50m drive with frequent turns across 382.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Military Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Castle Hills, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Military Highway | — | — |
| Northwest Loop 410 | — | — |
| I 410 West | — | — |
| Connally Loop | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| McDermott Freeway | — | — |
| US 83 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northwest Military Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Hills, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on South Gardenview Drive
187 ft
·
8 sec
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South Gardenview Drive
2
Turn right onto Northwest Military Highway
233 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northwest Military Highway
3
Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 410
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Loop 410
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 410 West
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 410 West
5
Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Connally Loop
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 87 South, I 10 West, US 87 North: San Antonio, El Paso
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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I 10 East, US 87 South, I 10 West, US 87 North: San Antonio, El Paso
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
8
Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
McDermott Freeway
9
Keep slight right
99 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
11
Turn right onto North Main Street
29 mi
·
30 min
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on Frisco Avenue
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Frisco Avenue
13
Continue on Roberts Avenue
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Roberts Avenue
14
Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
15
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
16
Turn right
12 mi
·
13 min
17
Turn left onto State Highway 153
29 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 153
18
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
20 ft
·
State Highway 153
19
Turn right onto State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
20
Continue on Lamar Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
21
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
22
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 20 West: Midland
23
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
5 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
25
Keep slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
26
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
27
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avenue F
28
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralls Road
29
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
30
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
31
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
32
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
33
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
34
Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
35
Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
36
Turn right onto 19th Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street
37
Arrive at your destination
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 191.4 miles from Castle Hills, TX, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
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 84 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.4 miles or 2h 55m 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 55m
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 Castle Hills, 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 Castle Hills, TX
This is one driving day of about 382.7 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Castle Hills, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 191.4 mi from Castle Hills, TX · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
191 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 191.4 miles from Castle Hills, 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
$57.83 one way
$115.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $63.30 | $126.59 |
| premium | $4.54 | $68.33 | $136.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $84.50 | $168.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.8 | 1 | $40.18 | $18.37 |
| Efficient EV | 95.7 | 1 | $33.49 | $15.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.1 | 1 | $53.58 | $24.49 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% 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
Late night in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
3:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
6 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 50m 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 Castle Hills, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 382.7 miles and takes about 5h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Military Highway, Northwest Loop 410, I 410 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 191.4 miles from Castle Hills, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.83 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 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Castle Hills, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Castle Hills, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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