Origin
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Atlanta, TX
Drive Time
9h 11m
Distance
526 mi
847 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Atlanta, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Spanning 526 miles across Texas, this journey from Lubbock to Atlanta takes approximately 9 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. Because of the significant distance, you should plan for a two-day trip to avoid fatigue behind the wheel. Budget around $80 for fuel to cover the trek, which primarily utilizes US 84 and the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. While both the start and end points sit within the Great Plains, the drive offers a substantial cross-state experience. It is a long-distance haul that requires careful pacing, making an overnight stop a smart strategy for most travelers.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
263 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a steady, long-distance drive where highways account for 71% of your total travel time. You will face a significant 183-mile stretch on US 84, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. The road's personality is defined by these sustained highway miles rather than technical, winding local turns. As you navigate the route, the consistency of the highways helps maintain a predictable pace. Prepare for an environment that demands focus over many hours, as the road stretches across the Texas landscape with long, open segments.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 183 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 526 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 298.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 321.3 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
115.7 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
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US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
298.7 mi into trip
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~5h 5m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
7
321.3 mi into trip
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~5h 29m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
357.2 mi into trip
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~6h 7m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Shreveport
6
455.7 mi into trip
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~7h 50m in
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US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Lubbock, TX and Atlanta, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Winona.
Shreveport
298.7 mi in
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~5h 5m
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via I 20
Winona
444.9 mi in
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~7h 36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 183 mi | 3h 5m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 124.2 mi | 2h 8m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 155 | 40.2 mi | 45m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 22 mi | 23m |
| North Tyler Street | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| US 59 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 183 mi, about 3h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Atlanta, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
6 sec
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19th Street
2
Turn left onto US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Avenue Q
3
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
4
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
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East Highway 84
5
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North US Highway 84
Use the none lane.
8
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East 15th Street
9
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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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
183 mi
·
3 hr 5 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20
23 mi
·
24 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on I 20
22 mi
·
23 min
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Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
88 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Shreveport
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona
18
Turn left onto TX 155
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 155 North
19
Continue on TX 155
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on TX 155
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 155 North
21
At end of road, turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West Broadway Street
Use the none lane.
22
Turn left onto TX 155
15 mi
·
17 min
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North Tyler Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto TX 155
40 mi
·
45 min
·
State Highway 155
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 59
14 mi
·
17 min
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US 59
25
Arrive at destination
FM 249
Trip Plan
To manage the 526-mile distance effectively, plan for at least two deliberate stops to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the trip takes over nine hours, departing early in the morning is your best bet to ensure you reach your destination before nightfall. Given the $80 fuel estimate, keep an eye on your gauge during the 183-mile stretch on US 84, as gas station availability can vary between stretches. Splitting the drive over two days will allow you to maintain a relaxed pace rather than rushing the journey. Prioritize consistent rest intervals to keep your energy levels high throughout the transit.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 263 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 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 116 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 263 miles or 4h 28m 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 263 miles or 4h 28m
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 8h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlanta, 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 263 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Atlanta, TX
Aim for roughly 263 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 116 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 183 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 263 mi from Lubbock, TX · 4h 28m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
174 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
347 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Dallas, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
263 mi · about 4.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Fort Worth, TX after about 263 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 116 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 263 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 263 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.
Arriving in Atlanta, TX
The final approach into Atlanta, 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 Atlanta, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Atlanta, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$80.35 one way
$160.70 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
184 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $88.05 | $176.11 |
| premium | $4.59 | $95.07 | $190.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $116.86 | $233.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 184 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 157.8 | 1 | $55.23 | $25.25 |
| Efficient EV | 131.5 | 1 | $46.03 | $21.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 210.4 | 2 | $73.64 | $33.66 |
Gas CO2
184 kg
EV CO2
62 kg (66% 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
Atlanta, TX
Afternoon in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Brownwood, TX
174 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
11 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
9h 11m 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 Atlanta, TX covers 526 miles and takes about 9h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, US Highway 84. 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 263 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 263 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 $80.35 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 2 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 14 significant decision points across 526 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 298.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 321.3 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lubbock, TX and Atlanta, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Winona.
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