Trip from Lubbock, TX to Lakeway, TX

Drive Time

6h 51m

Distance

362.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Lubbock, TX to Lakeway, TX covers 362.5 miles and takes about 6h 51m 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 $53.93 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

181.3 miles from Lubbock, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 51m drive with frequent turns across 362.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 37 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.

Main 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.

Longest stretch: Avenue Q — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on 19th Street

2

Turn left onto Avenue Q

3

Continue on Slaton Road

4

Continue on East Highway 84

5

Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

6

Continue on East Highway 84

7

Continue on North US Highway 84

8

Turn left onto East 15th Street

9

Turn right onto Ralls Road

10

Turn straight onto North Avenue F

11

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

12

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

13

Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

14

Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

15

Turn right onto Lamar Street

16

Continue on State Highway 70

17

Turn left onto State Highway 153

18

Turn right

19

Turn left

20

At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

21

Turn left onto South 7th Street

22

Continue on Grassmeyer Street

23

Turn left onto East Broadway Street

24

Continue on Commerce Street

25

Turn right onto Bridge Street

26

Turn left onto State Highway 71

27

Turn left

28

Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue

29

Continue on Ford Street

30

Turn left

31

Turn left onto Bee Creek Road

32

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highlands Boulevard

33

Exit the roundabout onto Highlands Boulevard

34

Turn right onto Lakeway Boulevard

35

Turn left onto Lohmans Crossing Road

36

Turn right

37

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 181.3 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 25m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 181.3 miles or 3h 25m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakeway, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX

This is one driving day of about 362.5 miles and 6h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

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

Brownwood, TX

181 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Lakeway, 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 Lakeway, TX.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 181.3 mi from Lubbock, TX

Post, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownwood, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181.3 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 & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$53.93	$107.87
midgrade	$4.25	$60.68	$121.37
premium	$4.59	$65.52	$131.04
diesel	$3.99	$56.99	$113.97

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 126.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lubbock, TX to Lakeway, TX covers 362.5 miles and takes about 6h 51m 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 181.3 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 $53.93 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.