Origin
Lubbock, TX
Evening in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
5:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Brady, TX
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
250.9 mi
404 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 16m
★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Brady, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Spanning 250.9 miles across the Texas Great Plains, your journey from Lubbock to Brady is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that takes approximately 4 hours and 29 minutes to complete. Because this trek is manageable in a single day, you can easily handle the transition between these two regions without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $38 for fuel to cover the distance, making this an economical choice for a weekend excursion. Navigating primarily via US Highway 84, East Broadway Street, and State Highway 153, you will experience a consistent ride through the heart of the state. It is a practical route for those who prefer direct travel over complex detours, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently.
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
125.4 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience, as roughly 66% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on main thoroughfares. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, which demands steady focus and patience as you transition across the landscape. The route maintains a consistent character, favoring speed and efficiency over winding, technical roads. As you move away from Lubbock and head toward Brady, the rhythm of the drive becomes predictable and rhythmic. This is not a route defined by constant stops or sharp turns, but rather by long, open stretches that define the expansive terrain of the region.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 East Broadway Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 115.7 miles in near US 84.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 122.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.6 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
122.2 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
5
181.6 mi into trip
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~3h 12m in
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US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
181.7 mi into trip
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~3h 12m in
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US 83 / South 7th Street
Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
250.8 mi into trip
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~4h 29m in
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US 190; US 377 / Church Street
Turn left onto US 190; US 377 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Lubbock, TX and Brady, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Sh 70 South
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
San Angelo
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| East Broadway Street | 32 mi | 37m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| South 7th Street | 16.5 mi | 18m |
| FM 2111 | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 70 | 10.4 mi | 10m |
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 Brady, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
6 sec
·
19th Street
2
Turn left onto US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q
3
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
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
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
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
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 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
14
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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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
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Hutchings Avenue
21
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
·
18 min
·
South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 83
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Grassmeyer Street
23
Turn left onto US 87
32 mi
·
37 min
·
East Broadway Street
24
Continue on US 87
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Commerce Street
25
Turn left onto US 190; US 377
154 ft
·
2 sec
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Church Street
26
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
276 ft
·
6 sec
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Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
US 190; US 377
Trip Plan
Plan to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours, especially since the drive requires about 4.5 hours of steady travel. With only one recommended stop planned for this 250.9-mile distance, ensure you fuel up early to stay within your $38 budget. Since the majority of the trip is highway-based, check your tire pressure and vehicle fluids before leaving to handle the long, sustained speeds. Because the trip is well-suited for a single day, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace depending on traffic or fatigue levels. Use that single planned stop as a true mid-point reset to stretch your legs before tackling the remaining miles into Brady.
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 125.4 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.4 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brady, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
This is one driving day of about 250.9 miles and 4h 29m.
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 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 125.4 mi from Lubbock, TX · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 125.4 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 Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 miles.
Arriving in Brady, TX
The final approach into Brady, 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 Brady, 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
$38.33 one way
$76.65 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $42.00 | $84.00 |
| premium | $4.59 | $45.35 | $90.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.74 | $111.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.3 | 0 | $26.34 | $12.04 |
| Efficient EV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.95 | $10.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.4 | 1 | $35.13 | $16.06 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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.
Destination
Brady, TX
Evening in Brady on Sunday
Local time
5:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
2 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
4h 29m 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 Brady, TX covers 250.9 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 84, East Broadway Street, State Highway 153. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.4 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 $38.33 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 straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 122.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.6 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Between Lubbock, TX and Brady, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
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