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Trip from Hideaway, TX to Lubbock, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 28m

Distance

431.4 mi

694 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 19m ★
6 AM
7h 29m
8 AM
7h 49m
10 AM
7h 36m
12 PM
7h 34m
3 PM
7h 37m
5 PM
7h 48m
8 PM
7h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hideaway, TX, TX

Hideaway, TX

Jeff Stapleton

county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

Traveling from Hideaway to Lubbock covers 431.4 miles across the Texas Great Plains. Expect to spend approximately 6 hours and 34 minutes behind the wheel for this journey, which is best suited as a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via Interstate 20 West, though the initial departure involves local roads like Hide-A-Way Lane Central. Budgeting around $64 for fuel is a smart move before you head out. While the drive is manageable in one go, keep in mind that you are traversing a substantial portion of the state, so planning for at least one stop will help keep your energy levels up.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

215.7 miles from Hideaway, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 28m. Total distance: 431.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will be on navigating local road transitions throughout the journey. You will not encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, as your longest single segment is 0 miles on Hide-A-Way Lane Central. Expect the road conditions to be technical and demanding rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Staying alert is essential, as the route requires constant attention to changing road configurations rather than just setting cruise control for hours on end.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 219.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 431.4 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 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 54.7 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 121 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

7
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h in | I 20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
121 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 20 West
7
125 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 West: Abilene
6
315.1 mi into trip | ~5h 28m in | US 84

Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 219.1 mi 3h 43m
US 84 74.5 mi 1h 14m
I 20 72 mi 1h 13m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 22 mi 23m
Highway 84 20 mi 19m
East Highway 84 6.8 mi 6m
Slaton Road 4.9 mi 6m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway 4.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway — 219.1 mi, about 3h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hideaway, TX and Lubbock, TX.

1

Start on Hide-A-Way Lane Central

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Hide-A-Way Lane Central
2

Keep slight right at fork onto Hide-A-Way Lane Central

1.5 mi · 5 min · Hide-A-Way Lane Central
3

Turn left onto Interstate 20 West

0.1 mi · 39 sec · Interstate 20 West
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
5

Merge onto I 20

53 mi · 52 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

19 mi · 20 min · I 20
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 20

22 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 20

25 mi · 26 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

4.0 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

190 mi · 3 hr 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: Abilene Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84
13

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F
14

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F
15

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road
16

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street
17

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
18

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84
19

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
20

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
21

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
22

Continue on US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
23

Turn right onto US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 0 sec · 19th Street
24

Arrive at destination

US 62; TX 114

Trip Plan

To tackle this 431.4-mile route effectively, aim for an early morning departure to avoid mid-day fatigue. Since you have 6 hours and 34 minutes of driving time, plan for at least one scheduled stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Keeping your $64 fuel budget in mind, try to fill up before leaving the more populated areas to avoid price spikes in remote segments. Because the route is turn-heavy, double-check your GPS navigation settings before you pull away from Hideaway. This flexibility allows you to adjust your pace, but remember that the lack of highway driving means you should prioritize steady, consistent progress over speed.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 215.7 miles from Hideaway, TX, or about 3h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.1 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 95 miles or 1h 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 215.7 miles or 3h 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 25m

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 Hideaway, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hideaway, TX

This is one driving day of about 431.4 miles and 7h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Hideaway, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 219.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 215.7 mi from Hideaway, TX · 3h 47m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Erath County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stephenville, TX

216 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

Grand Prairie, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stephenville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 215.7 miles from Hideaway, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 219.1 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Mackenzie Main City Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 431.4

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18067752673

Visit website

American Windmill Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 431.4

Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18067478734

Visit website

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 123.2

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18179302577

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.19 one way

$130.37 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 151 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $71.35 $142.70
premium $4.54 $77.02 $154.05
diesel $5.61 $95.25 $190.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$65

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 150.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 129.4 1 $45.30 $20.71
Efficient EV 107.9 1 $37.75 $17.26
EV Truck/SUV 172.6 2 $60.40 $27.61

Gas CO2

151 kg

EV CO2

50 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hideaway, TX

Evening in Hideaway on Friday

Local time

7:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Evening in Lubbock on Friday

Local time

7:36 PM

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

22 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

7h 28m 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 Hideaway, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 431.4 miles and takes about 7h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, US 84, I 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 215.7 miles from Hideaway, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.19 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.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 431.4 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 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 54.7 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 121 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Hideaway, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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