Origin
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
1:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Castle Hills, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 40m
Distance
380.2 mi
612 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 28m
★
6 AM
6h 40m
8 AM
7h 4m
10 AM
6h 49m
12 PM
6h 46m
3 PM
6h 50m
5 PM
7h 3m
8 PM
6h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubbock, TX
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Castle Hills, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Lubbock, TX to Castle Hills, TX covers 380.2 miles and takes about 6h 40m 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 $57.45 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
190.1 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 40m. Total distance: 380.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 40m drive with frequent turns across 380.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 40m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lubbock, TX to Castle Hills, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue Q | — | — |
| Slaton Road | — | — |
| Highway 84 | — | — |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | — | — |
| East 15th Street | — | — |
| Ralls Road | — | — |
| North Avenue F | — | — |
| I 20 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Avenue Q
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Castle Hills, TX.
1
Start on 19th Street
33 ft
·
7 sec
·
19th Street
2
Turn left onto Avenue Q
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q
3
Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
4
Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
5
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
6
Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
7
Continue on North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
8
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
9
Turn right onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
10
Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
13
Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
14
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southwest Georgia Avenue
15
Turn right onto Lamar Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
16
Continue on State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
17
Turn left onto State Highway 153
29 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 153
18
Turn right
12 mi
·
13 min
19
Turn left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
21
Turn left onto South 7th Street
17 mi
·
18 min
·
South 7th Street
22
Continue on Grassmeyer Street
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Grassmeyer Street
23
Continue on Ellis Street
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Ellis Street
24
Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi
·
38 min
·
I 10 East: San Antonio
25
Continue straight
54 mi
·
54 min
26
Keep slight right
13 mi
·
14 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 410
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 410
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 410 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 410 East
29
Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Connally Loop
30
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1535, FM 2696: Military Highway, Blanco Road, Castle Hills
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
FM 1535, FM 2696: Military Highway, Blanco Road, Castle Hills
31
Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 410
240 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northwest Loop 410
32
Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Loop 410
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northwest Loop 410
33
Turn left onto Northwest Military Highway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Military Highway
34
Turn uturn onto Northwest Military Highway
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northwest Military Highway
35
Turn right onto South Gardenview Drive
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Gardenview Drive
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 190.1 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.1 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Castle Hills, 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.
+
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 380.2 miles and 6h 40m.
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 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 190.1 mi from Lubbock, TX · 3h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 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 190.1 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Castle Hills, TX
The final approach into Castle Hills, 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 Castle Hills, 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
$57.45 one way
$114.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $62.88 | $125.77 |
| premium | $4.54 | $67.88 | $135.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.94 | $167.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.1 | 1 | $39.92 | $18.25 |
| Efficient EV | 95.1 | 1 | $33.27 | $15.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.1 | 1 | $53.23 | $24.33 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% 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
Castle Hills, TX
Afternoon in Castle Hills on Thursday
Local time
1:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 40m 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 Castle Hills, TX covers 380.2 miles and takes about 6h 40m 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 190.1 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 $57.45 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 40m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lubbock, TX to Castle Hills, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lubbock, TX to Castle Hills, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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