The drive from Lubbock, TX to Fort Stockton, TX covers 236.6 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 87, State Highway 349, East 3rd Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.2 miles on US Highway 87.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.75 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
118.3 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 236.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 4h 13m highway drive covering 236.6 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 87 and State Highway 349. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.2 miles on US Highway 87.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 87 and State Highway 349. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near 34th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 13m 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 1 miles (34th Street): Navigation decision point; at 63.9 miles (TX 349 / State Highway 349): Navigation decision point; at 234.3 miles (US 385): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1 mi into trip|~1m in|34th Street
Turn left onto 34th Street
Navigation decision point
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63.9 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|TX 349 / State Highway 349
Turn right onto TX 349 / State Highway 349
Navigation decision point
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234.3 mi into trip|~4h 10m in|US 385
Take the exit onto US 385 toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 261
Toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: F...
4
234.7 mi into trip|~4h 11m in|I 10 Bus; US 385 / East US Highway 290
Turn left onto I 10 Bus; US 385 / East US Highway 290
Navigation decision point
5
236.6 mi into trip|~4h 13m in|West 10th Street
Turn left onto West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 87
51.2 mi
51m
State Highway 349
47.7 mi
47m
East 3rd Street
44.1 mi
48m
TX 349
42.1 mi
43m
Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi
20m
South State Highway 349
10.2 mi
10m
North Big Spring Street
6.9 mi
10m
Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 87
— 51.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Fort Stockton, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft·6 sec·19th Street
2
Turn left onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·Avenue Q
3
Turn left onto 34th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·34th Street
4
Turn right onto Interstate 27
263 ft·5 sec·Interstate 27
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
6
Merge onto I 27; US 87
2.2 mi·2 min·Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 27; US 87
4.4 mi·4 min·Tahoka Highway
8
Continue on US 87
51 mi·51 min·US Highway 87
9
Continue on US 87
1.1 mi·1 min·Lubbock Highway
10
Continue on US 87
1.7 mi·1 min·North Lynn Avenue
11
Continue on US 87; US 180
1.4 mi·1 min·South Dallas Avenue
12
Turn right onto TX 349
48 mi·47 min·State Highway 349
13
Continue on TX 349 Bus
6.9 mi·10 min·North Big Spring Street
14
Continue on TX 349 Bus
1.7 mi·1 min·Rankin Highway
15
Continue on TX 349
10 mi·10 min·South State Highway 349
16
Continue on TX 349
42 mi·43 min·TX 349
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto US 67; TX 349
18 mi·20 min·Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
18
Continue on US 67
44 mi·48 min·East 3rd Street
19
Take the exit onto US 385
0.4 mi·56 sec·US 385
Exit 261Toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
20
Turn left onto I 10 Bus; US 385
0.8 mi·57 sec·East US Highway 290
21
Continue on I 10 Bus; US 385
1.1 mi·1 min·East Dickinson Boulevard
22
Turn right onto FM 1053
246 ft·10 sec·North Main Street
23
Turn left onto West 10th Street
55 ft·1 sec·West 10th Street
24
Arrive at destination
West 10th Street
Trip Plan
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 118.3 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.2 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 52 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.3 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Stockton, 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 236.6 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 Highway 87 for about 51.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.3 mi from Lubbock, TX
· 2h 5m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71
0
$24.84
$11.36
Efficient EV
59.2
0
$20.70
$9.46
EV Truck/SUV
94.6
1
$33.12
$15.14
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Morning
in Lubbock on Friday
Local time
10:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Stockton, TX
Morning
in Fort Stockton on Friday
Local time
10:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 13m 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 Fort Stockton, TX covers 236.6 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 87, State Highway 349, East 3rd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.3 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 $35.75 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 4h 13m 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 1 miles (34th Street): Navigation decision point; at 63.9 miles (TX 349 / State Highway 349): Navigation decision point; at 234.3 miles (US 385): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lubbock, TX to Fort Stockton, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
