Origin
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
10:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Ballinger, TX
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
181.7 mi
292 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Lubbock, TX to Ballinger, TX covers 181.7 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue Q, Slaton Road, Highway 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90.9 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 181.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lubbock, TX to Ballinger, TX is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lubbock, TX to Ballinger, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue Q | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Slaton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 84 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 15th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ralls Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Avenue F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | 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 Ballinger, TX.
1
Start on 19th Street
33 ft
·
7 sec
·
19th Street
2
Turn left onto Avenue Q
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q
3
Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
4
Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
5
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
6
Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
7
Continue on North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
8
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
9
Turn right onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
10
Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
13
Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
14
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southwest Georgia Avenue
15
Turn right onto Lamar Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
16
Continue on State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
17
Turn left onto State Highway 153
29 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 153
18
Turn right
12 mi
·
13 min
19
Turn left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
387 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
3 ft
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 90.9 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 1h 36m 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.9 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ballinger, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lubbock, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
This is one driving day of about 181.7 miles and 3h 12m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.9 mi from Lubbock, TX · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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
Arriving in Ballinger, TX
The final approach into Ballinger, 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 Ballinger, 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
$27.76 one way
$55.51 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.42 | $60.83 |
| premium | $4.59 | $32.84 | $65.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.37 | $80.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.08 | $8.72 |
| Efficient EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.90 | $7.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.44 | $11.63 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Ballinger, TX
Morning in Ballinger on Sunday
Local time
10:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
Post, TX
91 mi in
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
1 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
3h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lubbock, TX to Ballinger, TX covers 181.7 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue Q, Slaton Road, Highway 84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.9 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 $27.76 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Lubbock, TX to Ballinger, TX is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lubbock, TX to Ballinger, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lubbock, TX to Ballinger, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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