Origin
Fairview, TX
Late night in Fairview on Friday
Local time
2:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, TX to Lubbock, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
6h 22m
Distance
347.6 mi
559 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 10m
★
6 AM
6h 23m
8 AM
6h 48m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 29m
3 PM
6h 33m
5 PM
6h 47m
8 PM
6h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Lubbock, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairview, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 347.6 miles and takes about 6h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 82 West, North US Highway 287, US 82 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.5 miles on US Highway 82 West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.52 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
173.8 miles from Fairview, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 22m. Total distance: 347.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 22m highway drive covering 347.6 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 82 West and North US Highway 287. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.5 miles on US Highway 82 West.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 82 West is the longest continuous segment at about 93.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 82 West and North US Highway 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near TX 5 / South McDonald Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 347.6 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 0.7 miles (TX 5 / South McDonald Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
TX 5 / South McDonald Street
At end of road, turn left onto TX 5 / South McDonald Street
Navigation decision point
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward TX 121 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 121 Business
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
North Railroad Street
Keep slight left at fork onto North Railroad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
41.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 380: University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 469
Toward US 380: University Drive
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fairview, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Abilene along the way.
Abilene
138.8 mi in
|
~2h 34m
|
via US 82
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 82 West | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| North US Highway 287 | 71.8 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 82 | 49.1 mi | 55m |
| US Highway 82 | 33.5 mi | 35m |
| West Highway 82 | 24.4 mi | 25m |
| US Highway 380 West | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 16.2 mi | 17m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 82 West
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on TX 5
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
South McDonald Street
2
Continue on TX 5
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South McDonald Street
3
Turn slight left
278 ft
·
12 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto TX 5
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
South McDonald Street
5
Continue on Spur 399
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 399
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on SRT
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward TX 121 Business
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto TX 121
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East State Highway 121
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto North Railroad Street
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Railroad Street
11
Keep slight left at fork onto North Railroad Street
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Railroad Street
12
Continue on East Church Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Church Street
13
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
14
Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 35E North, US 77 North
16
Merge onto I 35E
16 mi
·
16 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
I 35; US 77
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 469
Toward US 380: University Drive
19
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Interstate 35
20
Turn left onto US 380
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on US 380
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 380 West
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
23
Merge onto US 81; US 287
72 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
North US Highway 287
24
Take the exit onto US 82
49 mi
·
54 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
25
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
26
Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
27
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
28
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East California Street
29
Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 82 West
30
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
·
25 min
·
West Highway 82
31
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
32
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
33
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
34
Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 82
35
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Idalou Road
Toward US 62, TX 114
36
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 19th Street
37
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173.8 miles from Fairview, TX, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 miles.
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 76 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.8 miles or 3h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 15m
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 Fairview, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairview, TX
This is one driving day of about 347.6 miles and 6h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Fairview, 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.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 82 West for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 173.8 mi from Fairview, TX · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
174 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 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 173.8 miles from Fairview, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 82 West if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 miles.
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
$52.52 one way
$105.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
122 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $57.49 | $114.98 |
| premium | $4.54 | $62.06 | $124.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.75 | $153.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.34
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(16.7 mi)
$1.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.3 | 1 | $36.50 | $16.68 |
| Efficient EV | 86.9 | 0 | $30.42 | $13.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 139 | 1 | $48.66 | $22.25 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 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 Friday
Local time
2:38 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
1 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
6h 22m 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 Fairview, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 347.6 miles and takes about 6h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 82 West, North US Highway 287, US 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 173.8 miles from Fairview, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.52 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 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 347.6 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 0.7 miles (TX 5 / South McDonald Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fairview, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Abilene along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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