Origin
Lubbock, TX
Evening in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
8:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Elsa, TX
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
11h 2m
Distance
620.8 mi
999 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$94
one way
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 52m
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6 AM
11h 2m
8 AM
11h 22m
10 AM
11h 9m
12 PM
11h 7m
3 PM
11h 10m
5 PM
11h 21m
8 PM
10h 56m
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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Elsa, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lubbock, TX to Elsa, TX covers 620.8 miles and takes about 11h 2m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US Highway 84, I 10, Lucian Adams Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.9 miles on US Highway 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $93.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
310.4 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 620.8 miles and 11h 2m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are US Highway 84 and I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and I 10. 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.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 620.8 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. 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 269.5 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 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,...
8
269.5 mi into trip
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~4h 46m in
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US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
8
382.8 mi into trip
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~6h 40m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
8
610.2 mi into trip
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~10h 45m in
Take the exit toward FM 2128: Chapin Road, Schunior Road, Richardson Road
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 7
Toward FM 2128: Chapin Road, Schunior Road, Ric...
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 Elsa, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Downtown.
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
Downtown
382.8 mi in
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~6h 40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 10 | 71.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| Lucian Adams Freeway | 66.8 mi | 1h 8m |
| South Nueces Street | 66.2 mi | 1h 10m |
| Falfurrias Expressway | 55.8 mi | 58m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| US 83 | 40 mi | 38m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Elsa, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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6 sec
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19th Street
2
Turn left onto US 84
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Avenue Q
3
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
4
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
5
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
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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
7
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
8
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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East 15th Street
9
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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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
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1 hr 14 min
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US Highway 84
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
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6 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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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
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16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
15
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
16
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
17
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
18
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
19
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
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7 min
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TX 158
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
21
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Grassmeyer Street
23
Continue on US 83
29 mi
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31 min
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Ellis Street
24
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi
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38 min
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US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on I 10
54 mi
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54 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
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19 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
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2 min
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McDermott Freeway
28
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
30
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
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42 sec
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West Market Street
33
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
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40 sec
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East Market Street
34
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
35
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
36
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.4 mi
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1 min
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William J Bordelon Freeway
37
Continue on I 37; US 281
67 mi
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1 hr 8 min
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Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit onto US 281 South
15 mi
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19 min
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US 281 South
Toward US 281 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
66 mi
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1 hr 10 min
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South Nueces Street
40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
9.5 mi
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10 min
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I 69C; US 281
41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
56 mi
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58 min
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Falfurrias Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69C; US 281
9.6 mi
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10 min
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I 69C; US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 7
Toward FM 2128: Chapin Road, Schunior Road, Richardson Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Turn straight onto North Expressway 281
0.7 mi
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1 min
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North Expressway 281
45
Turn left onto FM 2128
382 ft
·
9 sec
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East Schunior Street
46
Continue on FM 2128
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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East Richardson Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
47
Continue on FM 2128
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East Richardson Street
48
Continue on FM 2128
0.5 mi
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42 sec
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East Schunior Street
49
Continue on FM 2128
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Richardson Road
50
At end of road, turn left onto TX 107
6.1 mi
·
9 min
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TX 107
51
Arrive at destination
TX 107
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 310.4 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 5h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 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 137 miles or 2h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 310.4 miles or 5h 25m 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 310.4 miles or 5h 25m
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 9h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elsa, 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 310 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Elsa, TX
Aim for roughly 310 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 137 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 84 for about 73.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 310.4 mi from Lubbock, TX · 5h 25m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
205 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
410 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 San Antonio, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
310 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 310 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 137 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 310.4 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 Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 310 miles or 5.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Elsa, TX
The final approach into Elsa, 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 Elsa, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Elsa, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$93.80 one way
$187.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
217 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $102.68 | $205.35 |
| premium | $4.54 | $110.84 | $221.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $137.06 | $274.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$94
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 217.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 186.2 | 2 | $65.18 | $29.80 |
| Efficient EV | 155.2 | 1 | $54.32 | $24.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 248.3 | 3 | $86.91 | $39.73 |
Gas CO2
217 kg
EV CO2
73 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
Elsa, TX
Evening in Elsa on Tuesday
Local time
8:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Brownwood, TX
205 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
26 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
11h 2m 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 Elsa, TX covers 620.8 miles and takes about 11h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 84, I 10, Lucian Adams Freeway. 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 310 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 310.4 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 $93.80 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 3 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 29 significant decision points across 620.8 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. 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 269.5 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lubbock, TX and Elsa, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and Downtown.
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