Origin
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Aubrey, TX
Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
321.2 mi
517 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 43m
★
6 AM
5h 56m
8 AM
6h 22m
10 AM
6h 5m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Aubrey, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
Driving from Lubbock to Aubrey covers 321.2 miles of Texas landscape, typically taking about 5 hours and 55 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey stays within the Great Plains region, you can expect a consistent, familiar terrain throughout the trek. It is a straightforward trip that fits comfortably into a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a projected fuel cost of $49, it is a budget-friendly option for those looking to cross the state. You will primarily navigate via 5th Street, the Central East Freeway, and US 82. Whether you are traveling for business or visiting family, this route provides a reliable connection between the two cities.
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
160.6 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed drive profile that balances urban navigation with open highway cruising. You will spend 56% of your time on highways, providing a good mix of speed and local pacing. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, where you will cover 93.5 miles on 5th Street before transitioning to other segments. Expect the road character to shift as you move from local thoroughfares to the faster-paced freeway sections. While the route is functional and direct, the varied road types ensure you are not stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire duration.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 93.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / Avenue Q.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 321.2 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: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 160.4 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 84 / Avenue Q
Turn right onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
6
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Marsha Sharp Freeway
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
160.4 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North,...
6
208.5 mi into trip
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~3h 46m in
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US 82
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South:...
7
307.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 35m in
Take the exit toward Loop 288
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 470
Toward Loop 288
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| Central East Freeway | 71.9 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 82 | 49 mi | 55m |
| US Highway 82 | 33.2 mi | 34m |
| Idalou Road | 24.7 mi | 26m |
| West US Highway 380 | 21.8 mi | 25m |
| East Sherman Drive | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| West University Drive | 3.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Aubrey, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
5 sec
·
19th Street
2
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Q
Use the left / none lanes.
3
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
366 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 82 East
5
Merge onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
6
Continue on US 82
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Parkway Drive
7
Continue on US 62; US 82; TX 114
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Idalou Road
8
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
9
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
10
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 82
12
Continue on US 82; TX 114
94 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
5th Street
13
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West California Street
14
Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
16
Take the exit onto US 82
48 mi
·
53 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
18
Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Central East Freeway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
70 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Central East Freeway
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
22
Keep slight left at fork
147 ft
·
4 sec
23
Turn left onto US 380
22 mi
·
25 min
·
West US Highway 380
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on US 380
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Drive
Use the none lane.
25
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Interstate 35
26
Take the ramp
457 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 35 North
27
Merge onto I 35; US 77
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 35; US 77
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 470
Toward Loop 288
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Interstate 35
30
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Toward Loop 288 East
31
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
32
Merge onto Loop 288; US 380 Truck
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Loop 288
Use the none lane.
33
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward FM 428: Denton, Aubrey
34
Turn left onto FM 428
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
East Sherman Drive
Use the none lane.
35
Turn right onto FM 428
146 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
36
Turn left onto East Elm Street
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Elm Street
37
Arrive at destination
East Elm Street
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the nearly six-hour journey. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you arrive in Aubrey with plenty of daylight to spare. Given the 321.2-mile distance, keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while $49 is a solid estimate, fluctuating pump prices make it wise to keep a small buffer in your travel budget. Since you have the flexibility of a single-day trip, utilize your one planned stop strategically to break up the drive after your initial 93.5-mile stretch. Staying hydrated and pacing yourself will make the transition between the different road types feel much more manageable.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.6 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.6 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aubrey, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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.
+
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 321.2 miles and 5h 55m.
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.
The longest stretch is on 5th Street for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.6 mi from Lubbock, TX · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160.6 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before 5th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 miles.
Arriving in Aubrey, TX
The final approach into Aubrey, 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 Aubrey, 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
$49.07 one way
$98.13 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $53.77 | $107.54 |
| premium | $4.59 | $58.06 | $116.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.36 | $142.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.4 | 1 | $33.73 | $15.42 |
| Efficient EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.10 | $12.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.5 | 1 | $44.97 | $20.56 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Aubrey, TX
Afternoon in Aubrey on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
9 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
5h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Aubrey, TX covers 321.2 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street, Central East Freeway, US 82. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.6 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 $49.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 321.2 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: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 160.4 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lubbock, TX to Aubrey, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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