Origin
Fredericksburg, TX
Afternoon in Fredericksburg on Sunday
Local time
3:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fredericksburg, TX to Lubbock, TX
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
323.2 mi
520 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fredericksburg, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Traveling from Fredericksburg to Lubbock covers 323.2 miles across the heart of the Texas Great Plains. You should plan for about 5 hours and 5 minutes of total drive time, making this a manageable journey for a single day of travel. Navigating this route involves primarily local roads like Highway 87, West Main Street, and San Antonio Street, rather than major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of $48, it is a budget-friendly way to move between these two Texas hubs. Whether you are heading north for business or leisure, this trip works perfectly as a straightforward, one-day push. Because both cities reside within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout the duration of your trip.
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
161.6 miles from Fredericksburg, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies on local infrastructure, meaning you will not be cruising on high-speed highway stretches. In fact, the highway share for this journey is 0%, emphasizing the winding, local nature of the path. You will find that there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch; for instance, the longest segment on West Main Street is 0 miles, requiring frequent adjustments to your driving pace. This is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the road rather than just coasting through the plains.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 5m 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 Fredericksburg, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Antonio Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort McKavitt Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commerce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roberts Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hutchings Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericksburg, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on North Adams Street
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Adams Street
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
3
Take the exit slight right toward North US Highway 87
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North US Highway 87
4
Merge slight left onto North US Highway 87
40 mi
·
44 min
·
North US Highway 87
5
Continue on San Antonio Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Antonio Street
6
Turn left onto Fort McKavitt Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort McKavitt Street
7
Continue on North US Highway 87
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North US Highway 87
8
Continue on United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377
15 mi
·
16 min
·
United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Commerce Street
10
Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
32 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 87
11
Turn right onto North Main Street
20 mi
·
21 min
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on Roberts Avenue
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Roberts Avenue
13
Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
14
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
15
Turn right
12 mi
·
13 min
16
Turn left onto State Highway 153
29 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 153
17
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
20 ft
·
State Highway 153
18
Turn right onto State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
19
Continue on Lamar Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
20
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
21
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 20 West: Midland
22
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
5 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
24
Keep slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
25
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
26
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avenue F
27
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralls Road
28
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
29
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
30
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
31
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
32
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
33
Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
34
Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
35
Turn right onto 19th Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since the trip takes just over five hours, aim to depart early in the morning to reach your destination by the afternoon. You only need to plan for about one main stop to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your total travel time efficient. Because the route is entirely local, be prepared for varying speed limits and potential traffic through smaller towns along Highway 87. Keep your $48 fuel budget in mind when planning your stops, and ensure your vehicle is ready for a drive that requires more frequent turning than a standard freeway route. Staying flexible with your departure time allows you to navigate local road conditions more comfortably as you make your way across the region.
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 161.6 miles from Fredericksburg, TX, or about 2h 32m 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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.6 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 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 Fredericksburg, 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.
+
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 Fredericksburg, TX
This is one driving day of about 323.2 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fredericksburg, 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 161.6 mi from Fredericksburg, TX · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 161.6 miles from Fredericksburg, 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
$49.37 one way
$98.74 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $54.10 | $108.21 |
| premium | $4.59 | $58.42 | $116.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.80 | $143.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97 | 1 | $33.94 | $15.51 |
| Efficient EV | 80.8 | 0 | $28.28 | $12.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.3 | 1 | $45.25 | $20.68 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
3:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
162 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.
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
7 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
5h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fredericksburg, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 323.2 miles and takes about 5h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Highway 87, San Antonio Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.6 miles from Fredericksburg, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.37 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 5m 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 Fredericksburg, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fredericksburg, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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