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Drive Time
7h 26m
Distance
410.4 mi
660 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Lubbock, TX
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Embarking from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX, this 410.4-mile journey to Lubbock, TX, is a solid day trip, estimated to take around 7 hours and 26 minutes. You'll primarily be on US 277 and US Highway 87 North, with 78% of the drive being on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $62, and with two planned stops, it’s manageable for a single day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. It's a straightforward drive, perfect if you want to cover ground efficiently in one go.
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
205.2 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .
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This is largely a highway-focused drive, with a significant 78% of the route utilizing main roads like US 277 and US Highway 87 North. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 145.4 miles on US 277, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While the highway focus means good speeds, it’s not necessarily a monotonous interstate experience. Expect a steady progression through the Texas landscape as you head north, largely on well-maintained state and U.S. highways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 277 and US Highway 87 North. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Los Quintas Boulevard.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 410.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Los Quintas Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 51.8 miles (Loop 79 / Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop): Navigation decision point; at 63 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Los Quintas Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Loop 79 / Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 277 South, US 377 South: Del Rio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 277
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork onto US 277
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 277 | 145.4 mi | 2h 41m |
| US Highway 87 North | 75.3 mi | 1h 15m |
| North US Highway 87 | 66.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| Del Río Boulevard | 47.5 mi | 54m |
| South US Highway 87 | 18.1 mi | 18m |
| US 87 | 15.8 mi | 16m |
| Judge Mike L Fernandez Loop | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Tahoka Highway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX and Lubbock, TX.
Start on Letty Street
Turn left onto Los Quintas Boulevard
Continue on June Street
Turn right onto FM 3443
Turn right onto US 277
Turn right onto Loop 79
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 277; US 377
Turn left onto US 277; Loop 467
Take the exit onto US 277
Take the exit onto US 277
Keep slight left at fork onto US 277
Keep slight right at fork onto US 277
Merge onto US 87; US 277
Continue on US 87; US 277
Continue on US 87; US 277; US 67 Bus
Continue on US 87
Continue on US 87
Turn straight onto US 87; TX 158; TX 163
Continue on US 87
Continue on US 87
Continue on US 87
Continue on US 87; US 180
Continue on US 87; US 180
Continue on US 87
Continue on US 87
Continue on I 27; US 87
Continue on I 27; US 87
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Interstate 27
Turn left onto FM 835
Turn right onto US 84
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
Arrive at destination
To make the most of this 7-hour, 26-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia to avoid mid-day heat and ensure you reach Lubbock with daylight. With two stops recommended, plan your breaks strategically, perhaps one around the halfway point to refuel and stretch. The longest stretch without a major town is 145.4 miles on US 277, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. The total fuel cost is estimated at $62, so factor that into your budget.
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.
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 90 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 205.2 miles or 3h 51m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX
This is one driving day of about 410.4 miles and 7h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 205.2 mi from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX · 3h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
205 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.
A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 205.2 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 277 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.4 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$62.01 one way
$124.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $67.88 | $135.76 |
| premium | $4.54 | $73.27 | $146.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $90.61 | $181.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 123.1 | 1 | $43.09 | $19.70 |
| Efficient EV | 102.6 | 1 | $35.91 | $16.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 164.2 | 2 | $57.46 | $26.27 |
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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