Origin
Fort Stockton, TX
Morning in Fort Stockton on Friday
Local time
7:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Stockton, TX to Lubbock, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
225 mi
362 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
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6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Stockton, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Stockton, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 225 miles and takes about 3h 31m 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, East Dickinson Boulevard, Highway 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
112.5 miles from Fort Stockton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 225 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 31m drive with frequent turns across 225 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Stockton, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| East Dickinson Boulevard | — | — |
| Highway 290 | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor | — | — |
| US 67 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 349 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Stockton, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on West 10th Street
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 10th Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
246 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dickinson Boulevard
4
Continue on East US Highway 290
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
East US Highway 290
5
Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 10 East: San Antonio
6
Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
11 mi
·
10 min
·
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
8
Continue straight
50 mi
·
56 min
9
Turn left onto Main Street
42 mi
·
43 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on South State Highway 349
10 mi
·
10 min
·
South State Highway 349
11
Continue on Rankin Highway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankin Highway
12
Continue on South Big Spring Street
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
South Big Spring Street
13
Continue on State Highway 349
48 mi
·
47 min
·
State Highway 349
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 87
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
South US Highway 87
15
Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dallas Avenue
16
Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lynn Avenue
17
Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lubbock Highway
18
Continue on North US Highway 87
51 mi
·
51 min
·
North US Highway 87
19
Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tahoka Highway
20
Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward 50th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
50th Street
22
Turn straight onto Interstate 27
236 ft
·
7 sec
·
Interstate 27
23
Turn left onto 50th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
50th Street
24
Turn right onto Avenue Q
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue Q
25
Turn right onto 19th Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.5 miles from Fort Stockton, TX, or about 1h 45m 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 50 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.5 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
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 Fort Stockton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Stockton, TX
This is one driving day of about 225 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Fort Stockton, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.5 mi from Fort Stockton, TX · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.5 miles from Fort Stockton, 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
$34.00 one way
$68.00 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $37.21 | $74.43 |
| premium | $4.54 | $40.17 | $80.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.68 | $99.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.63 | $10.80 |
| Efficient EV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.69 | $9.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90 | 1 | $31.50 | $14.40 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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
Morning in Lubbock on Friday
Local time
7:29 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
23 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
3h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Stockton, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 225 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, East Dickinson Boulevard, Highway 290. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.5 miles from Fort Stockton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Stockton, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Stockton, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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