This 629.6-mile journey from Lubbock, TX to Doffing, TX is a substantial undertaking, requiring approximately 11 hours and 18 minutes of driving time. Given its length and duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip, allowing for a more relaxed pace and necessary rest stops. The route primarily utilizes US Highway 84 and I-10, with a portion on Lucian Adams Freeway, and has a 70% highway share. With an estimated fuel cost of $95 and three planned stops, this long-distance drive through the Great Plains region of Texas is a practical option for those looking to cover significant ground efficiently. Consider breaking this trip into two manageable days to fully appreciate the drive without exhaustion.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
314.8 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 30m into the drive
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Drive Character
The drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 70% of the route on faster roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of US Highway 84 for 73.9 miles, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive is on interstates like I-10, the presence of US Highway 84 adds a slightly different character. This isn't a winding, scenic byway, but rather a practical, long-distance route designed for covering miles. Expect stretches where you'll be focused on maintaining speed and covering ground efficiently, typical of a journey across the Great Plains.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.7 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 629.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 115.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.5 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 382.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 32 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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115.7 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
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269.5 mi into trip|~4h 46m in|US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
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382.8 mi into trip|~6h 40m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
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607.9 mi into trip|~10h 43m in
Take the exit toward US 281 Business South: Edinburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward US 281 Business South: Edinburg
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611.7 mi into trip|~10h 49m in|US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue
Turn left onto US 281 Business; TX 107 / North 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lubbock, TX and Doffing, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Downtown.
Sh 70 South
122.2 mi in|~2h 6m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
122.2 mi in|~2h 6m
San Angelo
122.2 mi in|~2h 6m
Downtown
382.8 mi in|~6h 40m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
I 10
71.7 mi
1h 14m
Lucian Adams Freeway
66.8 mi
1h 8m
South Nueces Street
66.2 mi
1h 10m
Falfurrias Expressway
55.8 mi
58m
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi
44m
US 83
40 mi
38m
State Highway 153
29.5 mi
33m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Doffing, TX.
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Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft·6 sec·19th Street
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Turn left onto US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q
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Continue on US 84
4.8 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
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Continue on US 84
6.9 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
4.5 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 84
20 mi·20 min·East Highway 84
7
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
8
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·16 sec·East 15th Street
9
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi·37 sec·Ralls Road
10
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi·2 min·North Avenue F
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US Highway 84
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi·6 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 244Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
14
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Southwest Georgia Avenue
15
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
16
Continue on TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
17
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
18
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
19
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·TX 158
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
21
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi·18 min·South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Grassmeyer Street
23
Continue on US 83
29 mi·31 min·Ellis Street
24
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi·38 min·US 83
Toward I 10 East: San AntonioUse the left lane.
25
Continue on I 10
54 mi·54 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi·19 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi·2 min·McDermott Freeway
28
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 569CToward Santa Rosa Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi·16 sec·North Pecos-La Trinidad
30
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi·1 min·North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi·42 sec·West Market Street
33
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi·40 sec·East Market Street
34
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi·21 sec·Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
35
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
36
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.4 mi·1 min·William J Bordelon Freeway
37
Continue on I 37; US 281
67 mi·1 hr 8 min·Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit onto US 281 South
15 mi·19 min·US 281 South
Toward US 281 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·South Nueces Street
40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
9.5 mi·10 min·I 69C; US 281
41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
56 mi·58 min·Falfurrias Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
7.2 mi·7 min·I 69C; US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi·23 sec
Exit 10Toward US 281 Business South: EdinburgUse the slight right lane.
44
Continue on North Expressway 281
0.4 mi·38 sec·North Expressway 281
45
Continue on US 281 Business
3.0 mi·4 min·US 281 Business
46
Turn right onto US 281 Business; TX 107
377 ft·13 sec·West McIntyre Street
47
Turn left onto US 281 Business; TX 107
360 ft·10 sec·North 10th Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
48
Turn right onto TX 107
9.1 mi·13 min·West University Drive
49
Turn left onto TX 107
4.0 mi·6 min·Conway Street
50
Turn right onto FM 1924
4.3 mi·7 min·3 Mile Line
51
Turn right onto Brush Line Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Brush Line Road
52
Arrive at destination
Brush Line Road
Trip Plan
For this 11-hour, 18-minute drive, splitting the journey over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours and cover a good portion of the 629.6 miles. With three stops planned, ensure they are strategically placed for refueling and stretching your legs. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, so be prepared for this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition between US Highway 84 and I-10, to manage the estimated $95 fuel cost effectively throughout your travel across Texas.
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 drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 314.8 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 5h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 139 miles or 2h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 314.8 miles or 5h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 314.8 miles or 5h 30m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Doffing, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 315 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Doffing, TX
Aim for roughly 315 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 139 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 84 for about 73.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 314.8 mi from Lubbock, TX
· 5h 30m into the drive
The midpoint is around 314.8 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 315 miles or 5.7 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stop
Plan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Doffing, TX
The final approach into Doffing, 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 Doffing, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Doffing, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 390.8
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 347.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$95.13 one way
$190.27 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg220 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$104.13
$208.26
premium
$4.54
$112.41
$224.82
diesel
$5.61
$139.01
$278.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$95
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 220.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
188.9
2
$66.11
$30.22
Efficient EV
157.4
1
$55.09
$25.18
EV Truck/SUV
251.8
3
$88.14
$40.29
Gas CO2
220 kg
EV CO2
74 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon
in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Doffing, TX
Afternoon
in Doffing on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Brownwood, TX
208 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
10 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
11h 18m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Doffing, TX covers 629.6 miles and takes about 11h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 84, I 10, Lucian Adams Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 315 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 314.8 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 $95.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 629.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 115.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.5 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 382.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lubbock, TX and Doffing, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Downtown.
