Origin
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
11:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Colorado City, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
109.7 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubbock, TX
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Colorado City, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lubbock, TX to Colorado City, TX covers 109.7 miles and takes about 2h 3m 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 $16.58 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.
Midpoint
54.9 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 109.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 109.7 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lubbock, TX to Colorado City, TX is easy. At 2h 3m 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 Colorado City, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue Q | — | — |
| Slaton Road | — | — |
| Highway 84 | — | — |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | — | — |
| East 15th Street | — | — |
| Ralls Road | — | — |
| North Avenue F | — | — |
| US 180 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Avenue Q
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Colorado City, 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
45 mi
·
45 min
·
US Highway 84
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 180: Roby, Lamesa
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 180: Roby, Lamesa
13
Continue on South US Highway 84
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South US Highway 84
14
Turn right onto East US Highway 180
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
East US Highway 180
15
Continue on East Roby Highway
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Roby Highway
16
Turn left onto Colorado City Highway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Colorado City Highway
17
Continue on South State Highway 208
20 mi
·
26 min
·
South State Highway 208
18
Continue on Hickory Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Hickory Street
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto East 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East 2nd Street
20
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chestnut Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.9 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 1h 1m 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 24 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.9 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colorado City, 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 109.7 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.9 mi from Lubbock, TX · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.9 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colorado City, TX
The final approach into Colorado City, 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 Colorado City, 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
$16.58 one way
$33.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $18.14 | $36.29 |
| premium | $4.54 | $19.59 | $39.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.22 | $48.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.52 | $5.27 |
| Efficient EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.36 | $7.02 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Colorado City, TX
Morning in Colorado City on Thursday
Local time
11:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 3m 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 Colorado City, TX covers 109.7 miles and takes about 2h 3m 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 54.9 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 $16.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lubbock, TX to Colorado City, TX is easy. At 2h 3m 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 Colorado City, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lubbock, TX to Colorado City, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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