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 Cleburne, TX
Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
323.1 mi
520 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 34m
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6 AM
5h 47m
8 AM
6h 14m
10 AM
5h 57m
12 PM
5h 54m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 12m
8 PM
5h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Cleburne, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Lubbock to Cleburne, expect a straightforward journey covering 323.1 miles across the Texas Great Plains. You should budget approximately 5 hours and 47 minutes of active driving time, making this a manageable route to complete in a single day. With a fuel cost estimate of $49, it is an economical trip for those looking to cross the state without multiple overnight stops. The route relies primarily on US 84, keeping your navigation simple and consistent. Whether you are heading out for business or visiting family, this drive offers a predictable pace that fits well into a single day of travel.
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
161.5 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will spend a significant portion of your time on US 84, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 169.7 miles that defines the character of the drive. Expect a steady, consistent pace as you transition across the Great Plains landscape. While the road is efficient, the length of the primary highway segments means you should prepare for a focused, steady driving experience. It is a practical route that favors speed and directness over technical maneuvers or frequent turns.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 169.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 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
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 10 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 285.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 322.9 miles (US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
285.3 mi into trip
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~4h 50m in
Take the exit toward SH 171, FM 51: Granbury, Cleburne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 408
Toward SH 171, FM 51: Granbury, Cleburne
4
322.9 mi into trip
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~5h 46m in
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US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street
Turn left onto US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street
Navigation decision point
5
323 mi into trip
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~5h 47m in
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TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Caddo Street
Turn left onto TX 171; TX 174; FM 4 / North Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
5
323 mi into trip
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~5h 47m in
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US 67 Bus / East Henderson Street
Turn left onto US 67 Bus / East Henderson Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Lubbock, TX and Cleburne, TX, road signs point toward Sh 171 and Fm 51: Granbury.
Sh 171
285.3 mi in
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~4h 50m
Fm 51: Granbury
285.3 mi in
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~4h 50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 169.7 mi | 2h 51m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| Cleburne Highway | 13.7 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 171 | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| Weatherford Highway | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Slaton Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 169.7 mi, about 2h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Cleburne, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
170 mi
·
2 hr 51 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 408
Toward SH 171, FM 51: Granbury, Cleburne
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto West Interstate 20
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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West Interstate 20
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto TX 171; FM 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on TX 171; FM 51
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Cleburne Highway
17
Continue on TX 171
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cresson Highway
18
Continue on TX 171
13 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 171
19
Continue on TX 171
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Weatherford Highway
20
Turn left onto US 67 Bus
280 ft
·
12 sec
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East Chambers Street
21
Turn left onto TX 171; TX 174; FM 4
282 ft
·
12 sec
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North Caddo Street
22
Turn left onto US 67 Bus
232 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Henderson Street
23
Arrive at destination
US 67 Bus
Trip Plan
Because this 323.1-mile route is designed for efficiency, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue, as the long stretches of US 84 require sustained concentration. Since the highway share is quite high, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 169.7-mile longest stretch to ensure you don't run low between service intervals. Flexibility is an advantage here; if you feel the drive becoming monotonous, use your single recommended stop as a genuine chance to reset before tackling the final miles into Cleburne.
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 161.5 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 169.7 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 161.5 miles or 2h 45m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleburne, 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 323.1 miles and 5h 47m.
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 84 for about 169.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 161.5 mi from Lubbock, TX · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 161.5 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 169.7 miles.
Arriving in Cleburne, TX
The final approach into Cleburne, 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 Cleburne, TX.
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
$49.36 one way
$98.71 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $54.09 | $108.17 |
| premium | $4.59 | $58.40 | $116.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.78 | $143.56 |
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: 113 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 | 96.9 | 1 | $33.93 | $15.51 |
| Efficient EV | 80.8 | 0 | $28.27 | $12.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.2 | 1 | $45.23 | $20.68 |
Gas CO2
113 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
Cleburne, TX
Afternoon in Cleburne on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Brownwood, TX
162 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.
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
4 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 47m 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 Cleburne, TX covers 323.1 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, US Highway 84, East Highway 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.5 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 $49.36 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 5h 47m drive. You will face about 10 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 285.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 322.9 miles (US 67 Bus / East Chambers Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Lubbock, TX and Cleburne, TX, road signs point toward Sh 171 and Fm 51: Granbury.
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