Trip from Lubbock, TX to Aubrey, TX

Drive Time

5h 55m

Distance

321.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Lubbock, TX to Aubrey, TX covers 321.2 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Avenue Q, Marsha Sharp Freeway, US 82 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.79 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

160.6 miles from Lubbock, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 55m drive with frequent turns across 321.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Avenue Q is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Avenue Q	Unavailable	Refreshing
Marsha Sharp Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 82 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Parkway Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Idalou Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
4th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 82	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Avenue Q — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 19th Street

33 ft · 6 sec · 19th Street

Turn right onto Avenue Q

1.0 mi · 1 min · Avenue Q

Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

367 ft · 7 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway

Take the ramp slight left toward US 82 East

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 82 East

Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

Continue on Parkway Drive

2.4 mi · 3 min · Parkway Drive

Continue on Idalou Road

25 mi · 26 min · Idalou Road

Continue on 4th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · 4th Street

Continue on US Highway 82

7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

Continue on West Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Continue on US Highway 82

24 mi · 25 min · US Highway 82

Continue on 5th Street

94 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street

Continue on West California Street

1.6 mi · 1 min · West California Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.6 mi · 41 sec · North Main Street

Continue on US Highway 82

1.5 mi · 1 min · US Highway 82

Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

48 mi · 53 min · US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

1.8 mi · 1 min · Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

70 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Keep slight left

148 ft · 4 sec

Turn left onto West US Highway 380

22 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

Continue on West University Drive

3.4 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

Turn left onto North Interstate 35

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Interstate 35

Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

456 ft · 11 sec · I 35 North

Merge slight left

0.5 mi · 33 sec

Take the exit slight right toward Loop 288

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Loop 288

Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 35

Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 288 East

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Loop 288 East

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge slight left onto North Loop 288

3.3 mi · 4 min · North Loop 288

Take the exit slight right toward FM 428: Denton, Aubrey

0.4 mi · 53 sec · FM 428: Denton, Aubrey

Turn left onto East Sherman Drive

8.8 mi · 13 min · East Sherman Drive

Turn right onto South Main Street

144 ft · 10 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto East Elm Street

49 ft · 2 sec · East Elm Street

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 160.6 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 57m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 160.6 miles or 2h 57m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aubrey, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lubbock, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX

This is one driving day of about 321.2 miles and 5h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lubbock, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

161 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Aubrey, 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 Aubrey, TX.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 160.6 mi from Lubbock, TX

Spur, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 160.6 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$47.79	$95.58
midgrade	$4.25	$53.77	$107.54
premium	$4.59	$58.06	$116.11
diesel	$3.99	$50.49	$100.99

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 112.4 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Lubbock, TX

Late night in Lubbock on Saturday

Local time

2:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Aubrey, TX

Late night in Aubrey on Saturday

Local time

2:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

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

9 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

5h 55m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lubbock, TX to Aubrey, TX covers 321.2 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Avenue Q, Marsha Sharp Freeway, US 82 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 160.6 miles from Lubbock, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.79 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.