Drive Time
7h 7m
Distance
382.5 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Long day tripThe drive from Lubbock, TX to Cameron, TX covers 382.5 miles and takes about 7h 7m 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 $56.91 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
191.3 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 7m drive with frequent turns across 382.5 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 Cameron, 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
Continue on West Walnut Street
Continue on East Walnut Street
At the end of the road, turn left
Continue straight
Turn right onto Garmon Drive
Continue on US Highway 84 East
Turn right onto Highway 36 Business
Continue on Highway 36
Continue on West Adams Avenue
Continue on West Central Avenue
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
Turn right onto West Adams Avenue
Turn right
Turn right
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Arrive at your destination
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 84 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.3 miles or 3h 33m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cameron, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
This is one driving day of about 382.5 miles and 7h 7m.
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
191 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 191.3 mi from Lubbock, TX
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 191.3 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 | $56.91 | $113.82 |
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.03 | $128.06 |
| premium | $4.59 | $69.14 | $138.27 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $60.13 | $120.26 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 133.8 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
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Cameron on Saturday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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