Origin
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Cameron, TX
Drive Time
7h 7m
Distance
382.5 mi
616 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 56m
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6 AM
7h 7m
8 AM
7h 29m
10 AM
7h 15m
12 PM
7h 13m
3 PM
7h 16m
5 PM
7h 28m
8 PM
7h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Cameron, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Spanning 382.5 miles across the Texas Great Plains, this drive from Lubbock to Cameron typically takes about 7 hours and 7 minutes. You will spend the vast majority of your journey on highways, primarily utilizing US Highway 84 and State Highway 153. Because this route is manageable within a single day, you don't necessarily need an overnight stay, though you should budget approximately $58 for fuel. Since both the start and end points are located within the Great Plains region, expect consistent terrain throughout the trip. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that functions well as a direct transit route for those looking to reach their 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
191.3 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
With a 92% highway share, you will spend most of your time maintaining a steady pace on open roads. The experience is defined by long, consistent stretches, including an 80-mile segment on US Highway 84 East that offers the longest uninterrupted drive of the trip. You won't encounter many technical local roads; instead, the route prioritizes speed and efficiency. As you transition between the main thoroughfares, the drive maintains a predictable rhythm, allowing you to settle into a comfortable cruising speed for the duration of the 7-hour journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 84 East is the longest continuous segment at about 80 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 East and US Highway 84. 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 7m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 204.5 miles (US 84; US 283): 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,...
4
204.5 mi into trip
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~3h 35m in
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US 84; US 283
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
Navigation decision point
4
351.3 mi into trip
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~6h 28m in
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TX 53; Spur 290 / North 3rd Street
Turn left onto TX 53; Spur 290 / North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
382.5 mi into trip
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~7h 7m in
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US 77; US 190; TX 36 / East 4th Street
Turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36 / East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Lubbock, TX and Cameron, 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 East | 80 mi | 1h 26m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| Highway 36 | 32.3 mi | 44m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| US 84 | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| FM 485 | 14.5 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84 East
— 80 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Cameron, 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
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
4
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
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
·
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
·
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
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
18
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Walnut Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 84; US 283
21
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 67; US 84
22
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Garmon Drive
23
Continue on US 84; US 183
80 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
US Highway 84 East
24
Turn right onto TX 36 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36 Business
25
Continue on TX 36
32 mi
·
44 min
·
Highway 36
Use the none lane.
26
Continue on FM 2305
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Adams Avenue
27
Continue on TX 53
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Central Avenue
28
Turn left onto TX 53; Spur 290
216 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 3rd Street
29
Turn right onto TX 53
12 mi
·
14 min
·
West Adams Avenue
30
Turn right onto FM 485
15 mi
·
18 min
·
FM 485
31
Turn right onto US 77
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 77
32
Turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36
100 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 4th Street
33
Arrive at destination
US 77; US 190; TX 36
Trip Plan
To keep your drive stress-free, plan for at least two stops along the way to break up the 382.5-mile trek. Departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you arrive in Cameron well before dark. Since this is a highway-heavy route, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the longer stretches to ensure you don't run low between stations. Given the 80-mile longest stretch on US Highway 84 East, top off your tank whenever you pull over for a break to maintain your $58 fuel budget. Flexibility is a major advantage here, as the lack of complex navigation allows you to easily adjust your stop timing based on your personal energy levels.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 191.3 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 84 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.3 miles or 3h 20m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cameron, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
This is one driving day of about 382.5 miles and 7h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 84 East for about 80 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 191.3 mi from Lubbock, TX · 3h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
191 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 191.3 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 East if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.
Arriving in Cameron, TX
The final approach into Cameron, 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 Cameron, 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
$58.43 one way
$116.86 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.03 | $128.06 |
| premium | $4.59 | $69.14 | $138.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.98 | $169.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.8 | 1 | $40.16 | $18.36 |
| Efficient EV | 95.6 | 1 | $33.47 | $15.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153 | 1 | $53.55 | $24.48 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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
Cameron, TX
Afternoon in Cameron on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 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 Cameron, TX covers 382.5 miles and takes about 7h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 84 East, US Highway 84, 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 191.3 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 $58.43 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 7m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 204.5 miles (US 84; US 283): Navigation decision point.
Between Lubbock, TX and Cameron, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
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