Origin
Cotulla, TX
Evening in Cotulla on Sunday
Local time
5:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cotulla, TX to Lubbock, TX
Drive Time
7h 6m
Distance
455.2 mi
733 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
6h 56m
★
6 AM
7h 7m
8 AM
7h 29m
10 AM
7h 15m
12 PM
7h 13m
3 PM
7h 16m
5 PM
7h 28m
8 PM
7h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cotulla, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Cotulla, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 455.2 miles and takes about 7h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Purple Heart Trail, Loop 1604 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.53 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
227.6 miles from Cotulla, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 6m drive with frequent turns across 455.2 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.
North Main 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 6m, 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 Cotulla, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 1604 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 35 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Anderson Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Valero Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Loop 1604 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cotulla, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Tilden Street
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tilden Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
4
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
71 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
6
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Loop 1604: Somerset
7
Continue on Interstate 35 South
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Interstate 35 South
8
Turn left onto Anderson Loop
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Anderson Loop
9
Keep slight left to continue on Anderson Loop
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Anderson Loop
10
Take the exit slight right toward Valero Way
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Valero Way
11
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Loop 1604 West
12
Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Interstate 10 West
13
Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 10 West, US 87 North
14
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
15
Keep slight right
99 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
16
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
17
Turn right onto North Main Street
29 mi
·
30 min
·
North Main Street
18
Continue on Frisco Avenue
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Frisco Avenue
19
Continue on Roberts Avenue
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Roberts Avenue
20
Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
21
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
22
Turn right
12 mi
·
13 min
23
Turn left onto State Highway 153
29 mi
·
33 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 227.6 miles from Cotulla, TX, or about 3h 33m 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 100 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 227.6 miles or 3h 33m 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 10m
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 Cotulla, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cotulla, TX
This is one driving day of about 455.2 miles and 7h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Cotulla, 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 227.6 mi from Cotulla, TX · 3h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
228 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 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 227.6 miles from Cotulla, 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
$69.53 one way
$139.07 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
159 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $76.20 | $152.40 |
| premium | $4.59 | $82.28 | $164.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $101.13 | $202.26 |
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: 159.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 136.6 | 1 | $47.80 | $21.85 |
| Efficient EV | 113.8 | 1 | $39.83 | $18.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 182.1 | 2 | $63.73 | $29.13 |
Gas CO2
159 kg
EV CO2
53 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
Evening in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
5:31 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
13 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 6m 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 Cotulla, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 455.2 miles and takes about 7h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Purple Heart Trail, Loop 1604. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 227.6 miles from Cotulla, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.53 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 6m, 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 Cotulla, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cotulla, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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