Mackenzie Main City Park
Near the start, short detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 23m
Distance
314.4 mi
506 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Edgecliff Village, TX
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The drive from Lubbock, TX to Edgecliff Village, TX covers 314.4 miles and takes about 5h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 84, US Highway 84, East Highway 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 183 miles on US 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.51 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
157.2 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 314.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 5h 23m highway drive covering 314.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 84 and US Highway 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 183 miles on US 84.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / Avenue Q.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 314.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Navigation decision point; 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Navigation decision point
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
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
Take the exit toward FM 731: Crowley Road, James Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 183 mi | 3h 5m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 14.6 mi | 15m |
| Slaton Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Avenue Q | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| North Avenue F | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Edgecliff Village, TX.
Start on US 62; TX 114
Turn left onto US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Turn left onto Spur 575
Turn right onto TX 207
Turn straight onto TX 207
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20
Take the exit
Turn slight left onto Southwest Loop 820
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto FM 731
Turn left onto Chelsea Drive
Arrive at destination
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.
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 69 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.2 miles or 2h 41m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgecliff Village, TX than in the middle of the route.
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.
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 314.4 miles and 5h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 157.2 mi from Lubbock, TX · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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.
A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 157.2 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.
The final approach into Edgecliff Village, 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 Edgecliff Village, 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Near the start, short detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
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Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18067478734
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Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm
+18179302577
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Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18179665509
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Regular Gas
$47.51 one way
$95.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $52.00 | $104.00 |
| premium | $4.54 | $56.13 | $112.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.42 | $138.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.3 | 1 | $33.01 | $15.09 |
| Efficient EV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.51 | $12.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.8 | 1 | $44.02 | $20.12 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Edgecliff Village on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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