Origin
Katy, TX
Evening in Katy on Sunday
Local time
5:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Katy, TX to Lubbock, TX
Drive Time
7h 49m
Distance
506.5 mi
815 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$77
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 40m
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6 AM
7h 49m
8 AM
8h 8m
10 AM
7h 56m
12 PM
7h 54m
3 PM
7h 57m
5 PM
8h 7m
8 PM
7h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Katy, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Traveling from Katy to Lubbock covers 506.5 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 49 minutes of driving time. Because this journey sits just under the eight-hour mark, you can tackle it in a single day, though it will certainly be a long one. You will primarily navigate via I-10 West and the Katy Freeway to get underway. Expect to budget approximately $75 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains relatively consistent throughout the trip. Keep in mind that while it is technically a day trip, you should prepare for a full day of travel to reach the Texas Panhandle safely.
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
253.3 miles from Katy, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route transitions from the bustling congestion of the Houston metro area into the expansive, open stretches characteristic of the Texas interior. You will spend your time navigating a mix of major thoroughfares, including the Katy Freeway and I-10 West, before heading toward your destination. While the drive is straightforward, the lack of a significant highway-share percentage means you will encounter varying road types as you transition off the main arteries. There is no single, exceptionally long uninterrupted stretch on Cane Island Parkway, so be prepared for intermittent traffic patterns. Ultimately, the road's personality is defined by its steady, long-distance nature, requiring consistent focus as you trade suburban sprawl for the wide-open horizons of West Texas.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cane Island Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 7h 49m, 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 49m, 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 Katy, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cane Island Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Katy Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 71 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bastrop Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 71 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 183 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bastrop Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cane Island Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Katy, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Highway Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Cane Island Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cane Island Parkway
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cane Island Parkway
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cane Island Parkway
4
Exit the roundabout onto Cane Island Parkway
151 ft
·
3 sec
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Cane Island Parkway
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West
6
Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
44 mi
·
44 min
·
Katy Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
8
Keep slight left
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
9
Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
10
Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 71
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
12
Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
13
Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
14
Continue straight
15 mi
·
16 min
15
Continue straight
15 mi
·
14 min
16
Continue on North US Highway 183
36 mi
·
38 min
·
North US Highway 183
17
Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Key Avenue
18
Continue on North US Highway 281
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North US Highway 281
19
Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
37 mi
·
40 min
·
North US Highway 183
20
At the end of the road, turn left
30 mi
·
34 min
21
Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
22
Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
23
Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
24
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
25
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
26
Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
27
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
20 ft
·
State Highway 153
28
Turn right onto State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
29
Continue on Lamar Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
30
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
31
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 20 West: Midland
32
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
5 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
34
Keep slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
35
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
36
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avenue F
37
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralls Road
38
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
39
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
40
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
41
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
42
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
43
Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
44
Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
45
Turn right onto 19th Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To manage this 506.5-mile haul effectively, plan for at least two intentional stops to stretch your legs and refresh. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid the worst of the Katy-area traffic and ensure you arrive in Lubbock before nightfall. Since you are looking at a $75 fuel estimate, double-check your tank before leaving major hubs to avoid being caught in more remote stretches. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor your fuel levels closely once you move away from the primary interstate corridors, as gas station frequency can drop. Keeping a steady pace will make the nearly eight-hour duration feel much more manageable.
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 253.3 miles from Katy, TX, or about 3h 54m 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 111 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 253.3 miles or 3h 54m 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 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 Katy, 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 Katy, TX
This is one driving day of about 506.5 miles and 7h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 111 miles from Katy, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 253.3 mi from Katy, TX · 3h 54m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
167 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
Meal stop
334 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 111 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 253.3 miles from Katy, 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
$77.37 one way
$154.74 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
177 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $84.79 | $169.58 |
| premium | $4.59 | $91.55 | $183.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $112.53 | $225.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$77
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 177.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 152 | 1 | $53.18 | $24.31 |
| Efficient EV | 126.6 | 1 | $44.32 | $20.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 202.6 | 2 | $70.91 | $32.42 |
Gas CO2
177 kg
EV CO2
59 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.
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Evening in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
5:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
15 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
7h 49m 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 Katy, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 506.5 miles and takes about 7h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cane Island Parkway, I 10 West, Katy Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 253.3 miles from Katy, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $77.37 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 7h 49m, 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 Katy, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Katy, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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