Origin
Lubbock, TX
Night in Lubbock on Wednesday
Local time
10:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Highland Park, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 7m
Distance
351.8 mi
566 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 54m
★
6 AM
6h 7m
8 AM
6h 33m
10 AM
6h 16m
12 PM
6h 14m
3 PM
6h 18m
5 PM
6h 32m
8 PM
6h 0m
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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Highland Park, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Lubbock, TX to Highland Park, TX covers 351.8 miles and takes about 6h 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 $53.16 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
175.9 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 7m drive with frequent turns across 351.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 7m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lubbock, TX to Highland Park, 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 | — | — |
| I 20 East | — | — |
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 Highland Park, 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
183 mi
·
3 hr 5 min
·
I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
13
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 820 North
15
Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
16
Continue on Northeast Loop
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast Loop
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
18
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
19
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
12 mi
·
11 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
20
Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
21
Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
22
Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue, Hi Line Drive, Victory Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Oak Lawn Avenue, Hi Line Drive, Victory Avenue
24
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
25
Continue on North Stemmons Freeway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
26
Turn left onto Oak Lawn Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Oak Lawn Avenue
27
Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
DNT North
28
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
29
Take the exit slight right toward Lemmon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lemmon Avenue
30
Continue on Lomo Alto Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lomo Alto Drive
31
Turn right onto Bordeaux Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bordeaux Avenue
32
Turn left onto Douglas Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Douglas Avenue
33
Turn right onto Beverly Drive
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Beverly Drive
34
Turn left onto Saint John's Drive
443 ft
·
20 sec
·
Saint John's Drive
35
Turn right onto Cornell Avenue
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cornell Avenue
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.9 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 3m 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 77 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.9 miles or 3h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland Park, 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.
+
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 351.8 miles and 6h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 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 175.9 mi from Lubbock, TX · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 175.9 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Highland Park, TX
The final approach into Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, 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
$53.16 one way
$106.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $58.19 | $116.37 |
| premium | $4.54 | $62.81 | $125.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $77.67 | $155.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.5 | 1 | $36.94 | $16.89 |
| Efficient EV | 88 | 1 | $30.78 | $14.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.7 | 1 | $49.25 | $22.52 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Highland Park, TX
Night in Highland Park on Wednesday
Local time
10:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
8 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
6h 7m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Highland Park, TX covers 351.8 miles and takes about 6h 7m 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 175.9 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 $53.16 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 7m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lubbock, TX to Highland Park, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lubbock, TX to Highland Park, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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