Origin
Lubbock, TX
Night in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
10:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Cleveland, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9h 46m
Distance
552.8 mi
890 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 38m
★
6 AM
9h 47m
8 AM
10h 4m
10 AM
9h 53m
12 PM
9h 51m
3 PM
9h 54m
5 PM
10h 3m
8 PM
9h 41m
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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Cleveland, TX
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Trip Overview
This 552.8-mile journey from Lubbock, Texas to Cleveland, Texas, is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take 9 hours and 46 minutes of pure driving time. Given its length, it's best planned as a two-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $84. The route primarily utilizes US 84 and I-45, with a significant 91% of the drive on highways. You'll be covering a good portion of Texas, transitioning from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. This is a long-distance drive that requires some planning to break up comfortably.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
276.4 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
The personality of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 91% of the 552.8 miles on faster roads like US 84 and I-45. You'll encounter one long stretch of 183 miles on US 84, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While much of the route is highway, the transition between US 84 and I-45 will offer some variation. Expect a steady pace for the majority of the 9-hour and 46-minute journey, making it a straightforward, long-distance traverse across the state.
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 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 183 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and I 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.7 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 552.8 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: at 115.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 298.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 321.3 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
298.7 mi into trip
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~5h 5m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
9
321.3 mi into trip
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~5h 29m in
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US 287
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 444
Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
6
522.3 mi into trip
|
~8h 57m in
Take the exit toward Calvary Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Calvary Road
6
552 mi into trip
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~9h 45m in
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TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto TX 105 Business; Loop 573 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lubbock, TX and Cleveland, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Waxahachie.
Shreveport
298.7 mi in
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~5h 5m
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via I 20
Waxahachie
321.3 mi in
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~5h 29m
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via US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 183 mi | 3h 5m |
| I 45 | 149.8 mi | 2h 30m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 287 | 50.7 mi | 56m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 105 | 15.2 mi | 22m |
| Willis Waukegan Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 183 mi, about 3h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Cleveland, 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
·
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
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
7
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
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
183 mi
·
3 hr 5 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
51 mi
·
56 min
·
US 287
Exit 444
Toward US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 45 South: Corsicana
16
Merge onto I 45; US 287
150 mi
·
2 hr 30 min
·
I 45; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Calvary Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
19
Turn left onto Calvary Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Calvary Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Highway 75
21
Continue on TX 75
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Danville Street
22
Turn left onto FM 2432
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East Powell Street
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on Willis Waukegan Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Willis Waukegan Road
24
Turn left onto TX 105
15 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 105
25
At end of road, turn left onto TX 105 Business; Loop 573
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Washington Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto TX 105 Business; TX 321
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Houston Street
27
Arrive at destination
TX 105 Business; TX 321
Trip Plan
For this 552.8-mile drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving and allow for two comfortable stops. With a 9-hour and 46-minute estimated duration, breaking it around the halfway point, perhaps after your longest stretch on US 84, makes sense. Factor in the $84 fuel cost and be mindful of rest areas, especially during the 183-mile segment on US 84. Planning your overnight stop in advance will ensure a smoother second day of travel.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 276.4 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 122 miles or 2h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 276.4 miles or 4h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 276.4 miles or 4h 42m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 276 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Cleveland, TX
Aim for roughly 276 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 122 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 183 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 276.4 mi from Lubbock, TX · 4h 42m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
182 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
365 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Dallas, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
276 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Fort Worth, TX after about 276 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 122 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 276.4 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 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 276 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
Arriving in Cleveland, TX
The final approach into Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Cleveland, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$83.53 one way
$167.06 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
193 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $91.43 | $182.86 |
| premium | $4.54 | $98.70 | $197.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $122.05 | $244.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 193.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 165.8 | 2 | $58.04 | $26.53 |
| Efficient EV | 138.2 | 1 | $48.37 | $22.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 221.1 | 2 | $77.39 | $35.38 |
Gas CO2
193 kg
EV CO2
65 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 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
Cleveland, TX
Night in Cleveland on Thursday
Local time
10:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
182 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
9h 46m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Cleveland, TX covers 552.8 miles and takes about 9h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, I 45, US Highway 84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 276 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 276.4 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 $83.53 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 552.8 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: at 115.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 298.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 321.3 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lubbock, TX and Cleveland, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Waxahachie.
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