Origin
Kaufman, TX
Afternoon in Kaufman on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kaufman, TX to Lubbock, TX
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
378.5 mi
609 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 16m
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6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kaufman, TX
Thomas balabaud
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Kaufman, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 378.5 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Washington Street, West Grove Street, Ed Hall Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
189.3 miles from Kaufman, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 29m drive with frequent turns across 378.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Washington 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 29m 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 Kaufman, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Grove Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ed Hall Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 175 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 84 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaufman, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on East Mulberry Street
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Mulberry Street
2
Turn right onto North Washington Street
233 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Washington Street
3
Turn left onto West Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Grove Street
4
Turn straight onto Ed Hall Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ed Hall Drive
5
Take the ramp straight toward US 175 West
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 175 West
6
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
20 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 West: Fort Worth
8
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
190 mi
·
3 hr 12 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
13
Keep slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
14
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
15
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avenue F
16
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralls Road
17
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
18
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
19
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
20
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
21
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
22
Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
23
Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
24
Turn right onto 19th Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street
25
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 189.3 miles from Kaufman, TX, or about 2h 44m 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 83 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.3 miles or 2h 44m 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 37m
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 Kaufman, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Kaufman, TX
This is one driving day of about 378.5 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Kaufman, 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 189.3 mi from Kaufman, TX · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
189 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 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.3 miles from Kaufman, 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
$57.82 one way
$115.64 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $63.36 | $126.72 |
| premium | $4.59 | $68.41 | $136.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.09 | $168.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.6 | 1 | $39.74 | $18.17 |
| Efficient EV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.12 | $15.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.4 | 1 | $52.99 | $24.22 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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
Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
3:28 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
11 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 29m 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 Kaufman, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 378.5 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Washington Street, West Grove Street, Ed Hall Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 189.3 miles from Kaufman, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.82 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 29m 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 Kaufman, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kaufman, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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