Origin
Falfurrias, TX
Late night in Falfurrias on Friday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falfurrias, TX to Lubbock, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
8h 22m
Distance
551.7 mi
888 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$83
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 15m
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6 AM
8h 22m
8 AM
8h 37m
10 AM
8h 28m
12 PM
8h 26m
3 PM
8h 28m
5 PM
8h 37m
8 PM
8h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Falfurrias, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Falfurrias, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 551.7 miles and takes about 8h 22m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on East Rice Street, Highway 281, Falfurrias Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $83.36 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
275.8 miles from Falfurrias, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 551.7 miles and 8h 22m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are East Rice Street and Highway 281.
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.
East Rice Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 8h 22m, 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 22m, 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 Falfurrias, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Rice Street | — | — |
| Highway 281 | — | — |
| Falfurrias Expressway | — | — |
| Nueces Street | — | — |
| Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard | — | — |
| East César E | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| South Pan Am Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Rice Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falfurrias, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on North Saint Mary's Street
92 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Saint Mary's Street
2
Turn left onto East Rice Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Rice Street
3
Turn left onto North US Highway 281
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North US Highway 281
4
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Falfurrias Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Falfurrias Expressway
6
Keep slight right
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Nueces Street
8
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
9
Take the exit straight
68 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
11
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
12
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 10 West, I 35 North
13
Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pan Am Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
15
Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
McDermott Freeway
16
Keep slight right
99 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
18
Turn right onto North Main Street
29 mi
·
30 min
·
North Main Street
19
Continue on Frisco Avenue
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Frisco Avenue
20
Continue on Roberts Avenue
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Roberts Avenue
21
Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
22
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
23
Turn right
12 mi
·
13 min
24
Turn left onto State Highway 153
29 mi
·
33 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 275.8 miles from Falfurrias, TX, or about 4h 11m 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 121 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 275.8 miles or 4h 11m 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 275.8 miles or 4h 11m
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 27m
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 Falfurrias, 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 Falfurrias, TX
Aim for roughly 276 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 276 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 121 miles from Falfurrias, 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 275.8 mi from Falfurrias, TX · 4h 11m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
182 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
364 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 Live Oak, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
276 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 276 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 121 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 275.8 miles from Falfurrias, 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 276 miles or 4.2 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
$83.36 one way
$166.73 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
193 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $91.25 | $182.50 |
| premium | $4.54 | $98.50 | $197.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $121.81 | $243.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$83
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$213–$323
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 193 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 165.5 | 2 | $57.93 | $26.48 |
| Efficient EV | 137.9 | 1 | $48.27 | $22.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 220.7 | 2 | $77.24 | $35.31 |
Gas CO2
193 kg
EV CO2
65 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
1:45 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.
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
13 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 22m 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 Falfurrias, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 551.7 miles and takes about 8h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Rice Street, Highway 281, Falfurrias Expressway. 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 276 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 275.8 miles from Falfurrias, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $83.36 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 22m, 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 Falfurrias, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Falfurrias, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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