Origin
Columbus, TX
Afternoon in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
4:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, TX to Lubbock, TX
Drive Time
7h 17m
Distance
459.9 mi
740 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 7m
★
6 AM
7h 18m
8 AM
7h 39m
10 AM
7h 25m
12 PM
7h 23m
3 PM
7h 26m
5 PM
7h 38m
8 PM
7h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 459.9 miles and takes about 7h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fannin Street, Highway 71, Bastrop Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.25 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
230 miles from Columbus, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 17m drive with frequent turns across 459.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fannin Street 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbus, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fannin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 71 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bastrop Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 183 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bastrop Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bergstrom Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 183 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Key Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Fannin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto Fannin Street
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Fannin Street
3
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Merge slight left onto State Highway 71
74 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
State Highway 71
5
Continue on East State Highway 71
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
East State Highway 71
6
Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
7
Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 71
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
9
Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
10
Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
11
Continue straight
15 mi
·
16 min
12
Continue straight
15 mi
·
14 min
13
Continue on North US Highway 183
36 mi
·
38 min
·
North US Highway 183
14
Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Key Avenue
15
Continue on North US Highway 281
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North US Highway 281
16
Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
37 mi
·
40 min
·
North US Highway 183
17
At the end of the road, turn left
30 mi
·
34 min
18
Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
19
Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
20
Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
21
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
22
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
23
Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
24
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
20 ft
·
State Highway 153
25
Turn right onto State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
26
Continue on Lamar Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
27
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
28
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 20 West: Midland
29
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
5 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
31
Keep slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
32
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
33
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avenue F
34
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralls Road
35
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
36
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
37
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
38
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
39
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
40
Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
41
Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
42
Turn right onto 19th Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street
43
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 230 miles from Columbus, TX, or about 3h 38m 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 101 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 230 miles or 3h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 20m
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 Columbus, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Columbus, TX
This is one driving day of about 459.9 miles and 7h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Columbus, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 230 mi from Columbus, TX · 3h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
230 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 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 230 miles from Columbus, 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
$70.25 one way
$140.50 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
161 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $76.99 | $153.98 |
| premium | $4.59 | $83.13 | $166.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $102.17 | $204.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 138 | 1 | $48.29 | $22.08 |
| Efficient EV | 115 | 1 | $40.24 | $18.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 184 | 2 | $64.39 | $29.43 |
Gas CO2
161 kg
EV CO2
54 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
Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
4:43 PM
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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 17m 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 Columbus, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 459.9 miles and takes about 7h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fannin Street, Highway 71, Bastrop Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 230 miles from Columbus, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.25 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbus, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbus, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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