Origin
Lubbock, TX
Evening in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Fairview, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 23m
Distance
348 mi
560 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 11m
★
6 AM
6h 23m
8 AM
6h 48m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 30m
3 PM
6h 33m
5 PM
6h 47m
8 PM
6h 16m
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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Fairview, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Lubbock, TX to Fairview, TX covers 348 miles and takes about 6h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street, Central East Freeway, US 82 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.5 miles on 5th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.58 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
174 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 23m. Total distance: 348 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
The drive from Lubbock, TX to Fairview, TX covers 348 miles and takes about 6h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 93.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / Avenue Q.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 348 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: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 160.4 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 84 / Avenue Q
Turn right onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Marsha Sharp Freeway
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
160.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
|
US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North,...
6
208.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 46m in
|
US 82
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South:...
7
322.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 51m in
Take the exit toward FM 1171: Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 452
Toward FM 1171: Main Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| Central East Freeway | 71.9 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 82 | 49 mi | 55m |
| US Highway 82 | 33.2 mi | 34m |
| Idalou Road | 24.7 mi | 26m |
| West US Highway 380 | 21.8 mi | 25m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 17.3 mi | 18m |
| I 35E | 9.8 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Fairview, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
5 sec
·
19th Street
2
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Q
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
366 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 82 East
5
Merge onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
6
Continue on US 82
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Parkway Drive
7
Continue on US 62; US 82; TX 114
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Idalou Road
8
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
9
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
10
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 82
12
Continue on US 82; TX 114
94 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
5th Street
13
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West California Street
14
Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
16
Take the exit onto US 82
48 mi
·
53 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
18
Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Central East Freeway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
70 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Central East Freeway
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
22
Keep slight left at fork
147 ft
·
4 sec
23
Turn left onto US 380
22 mi
·
25 min
·
West US Highway 380
24
Continue on US 380
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Drive
25
Take the exit
288 ft
·
7 sec
26
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Interstate 35
27
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 35 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Merge onto I 35; US 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 35E; US 77
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35E; US 77
Toward I 35E South: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 452
Toward FM 1171: Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
33
Continue on North Stemmons Freeway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
34
Turn left onto FM 1171
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
35
Turn left onto TX 121 Bus
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East State Highway 121
Use the left lane.
36
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
37
Merge onto SRT
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on Spur 399
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 399
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Turn slight right
492 ft
·
17 sec
Toward TX 5 South: Allen
Use the right lane.
40
Turn slight right onto TX 5
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South McDonald Street
41
Arrive at destination
TX 5
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 174 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 77 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174 miles or 3h 7m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, 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.
+
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 348 miles and 6h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 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 5th Street for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 174 mi from Lubbock, TX · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
174 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 174 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before 5th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 miles.
Arriving in Fairview, TX
The final approach into Fairview, 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 Fairview, 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
$52.58 one way
$105.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
122 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $57.56 | $115.11 |
| premium | $4.54 | $62.13 | $124.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.83 | $153.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.38
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(17.3 mi)
$1.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.4 | 1 | $36.54 | $16.70 |
| Efficient EV | 87 | 0 | $30.45 | $13.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 139.2 | 1 | $48.72 | $22.27 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Fairview, TX
Evening in Fairview on Thursday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
1 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
6h 23m 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 Fairview, TX covers 348 miles and takes about 6h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street, Central East Freeway, US 82. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 174 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 $52.58 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 348 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: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 160.4 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lubbock, TX to Fairview, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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