Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
250.9 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Long day tripThe drive from Lubbock, TX to Brady, TX covers 250.9 miles and takes about 4h 29m 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 $37.33 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
125.4 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 29m drive with frequent turns across 250.9 miles of local and secondary 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Brady, TX.
Start on 19th Street
Turn left onto Avenue Q
Continue on Slaton Road
Continue on East Highway 84
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
Continue on East Highway 84
Continue on North US Highway 84
Turn left onto East 15th Street
Turn right onto Ralls Road
Turn straight onto North Avenue F
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
Turn right onto Lamar Street
Continue on State Highway 70
Turn left onto State Highway 153
Turn right
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
Turn left onto South 7th Street
Continue on Grassmeyer Street
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
Continue on Commerce Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.4 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brady, TX than in the middle of the route.
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
This is one driving day of about 250.9 miles and 4h 29m.
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
125 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.4 mi from Lubbock, TX
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 125.4 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 Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.78 | $37.33 | $74.66 |
| midgrade | $4.25 | $42.00 | $84.00 |
| premium | $4.59 | $45.35 | $90.70 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $39.44 | $78.89 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 87.8 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Brady on Saturday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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