Origin
El Campo, TX
Evening in El Campo on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Campo, TX to Lubbock, TX
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
8h 4m
Distance
501.3 mi
807 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 56m
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6 AM
8h 4m
8 AM
8h 21m
10 AM
8h 10m
12 PM
8h 8m
3 PM
8h 11m
5 PM
8h 20m
8 PM
7h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Campo, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from El Campo, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 501.3 miles and takes about 8h 4m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I-10, TX 71 West, Bastrop Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $75.75 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
250.6 miles from El Campo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 501.3 miles and 8h 4m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I-10 and TX 71 West.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-10 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 8h 4m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. 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 8h 4m, 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 El Campo, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-10 | — | — |
| TX 71 West | — | — |
| Bastrop Freeway | — | — |
| Highway 71 | — | — |
| US 183 North | — | — |
| Bastrop Highway | — | — |
| Bergstrom Expressway | — | — |
| Highway 183 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I-10
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Campo, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on North Mechanic Street
38 mi
·
48 min
·
North Mechanic Street
2
Turn left onto I-10 Service Road
446 ft
·
9 sec
·
I-10 Service Road
3
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
4
Merge slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
6
Keep slight left
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
7
Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
8
Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 71
9
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
10
Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
11
Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
12
Continue straight
15 mi
·
16 min
13
Continue straight
15 mi
·
14 min
14
Continue on North US Highway 183
36 mi
·
38 min
·
North US Highway 183
15
Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Key Avenue
16
Continue on North US Highway 281
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North US Highway 281
17
Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
37 mi
·
40 min
·
North US Highway 183
18
At the end of the road, turn left
30 mi
·
34 min
19
Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
20
Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
21
Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
22
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
23
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
24
Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
25
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
20 ft
·
State Highway 153
26
Turn right onto State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
27
Continue on Lamar Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
28
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
29
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 20 West: Midland
30
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
5 min
31
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
32
Keep slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
33
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
34
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avenue F
35
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralls Road
36
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
37
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
38
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
39
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
40
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
41
Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
42
Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
43
Turn right onto 19th Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street
44
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.
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 250.6 miles from El Campo, TX, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
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 110 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 250.6 miles or 4h 2m 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 250.6 miles or 4h 2m
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 7h 6m
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 El Campo, 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 El Campo, TX
Aim for roughly 251 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 251 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 110 miles from El Campo, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 250.6 mi from El Campo, TX · 4h 2m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
165 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
331 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Brownwood, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
251 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 251 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 110 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 250.6 miles from El Campo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 251 miles or 4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lubbock, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$75.75 one way
$151.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
175 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $82.91 | $165.82 |
| premium | $4.54 | $89.50 | $179.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $110.68 | $221.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 175.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 150.4 | 1 | $52.64 | $24.06 |
| Efficient EV | 125.3 | 1 | $43.86 | $20.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 200.5 | 2 | $70.18 | $32.08 |
Gas CO2
175 kg
EV CO2
59 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
Evening in Lubbock on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Brownwood, TX
331 mi in
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
2 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 4m 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 El Campo, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 501.3 miles and takes about 8h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-10, TX 71 West, Bastrop Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 251 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 250.6 miles from El Campo, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $75.75 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 8h 4m, 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 El Campo, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from El Campo, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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