Origin
Lubbock, TX
Night in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
9:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Jacksboro, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
231.2 mi
372 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
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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Jacksboro, TX
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Trip Overview
This 231.2-mile drive from Lubbock, TX to Jacksboro, TX is a straightforward journey that can comfortably be completed in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 36 minutes. The route primarily utilizes State Highway 114 and US Highway 82, with a significant portion on these main roads. You'll be looking at an estimated fuel cost of around $35 for this trip. This drive offers a mixed driving experience, making it a practical option for a day trip across the Great Plains region of Texas. Given its manageable length, you can easily fit this into your travel plans without needing an overnight stop.
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
115.6 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 36m. Total distance: 231.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a mix, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 93.5 miles on 5th Street, which is a substantial segment to cover. As you progress, you'll transition from city streets onto state and federal highways. This route is best described as a mixed drive, offering variety rather than a monotonous interstate experience. Expect a steady pace for much of the trip as you navigate through the Texas landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / Avenue Q.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 158.2 miles (US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business; TX 114 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
|
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.
4
158.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
|
US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business; TX 114 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business; TX 114 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
231.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m in
|
TX 59 / East Belknap Street
Turn left onto TX 59 / East Belknap Street
Navigation decision point
5
231.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| State Highway 114 | 31.8 mi | 47m |
| US Highway 82 | 31.6 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 114 East | 30.5 mi | 45m |
| Idalou Road | 24.7 mi | 26m |
| TX 114 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Parkway Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Jacksboro, 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 right onto US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business; TX 114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn left onto TX 114
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ingram Street
16
Continue on TX 114
32 mi
·
47 min
·
State Highway 114
17
Continue on TX 114
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
18
Continue on TX 114
30 mi
·
45 min
·
State Highway 114 East
19
Take the ramp onto TX 114
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
TX 114
20
Turn left onto TX 59
116 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Belknap Street
21
Take the ramp
113 ft
·
3 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 36-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Lubbock to maximize your daylight. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 93.5 miles, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on longer highway segments, as services can be spread out. The estimated fuel cost of $35 should help you budget accordingly. A good tip is to ensure you have snacks and drinks, as the uninterrupted stretches might mean fewer immediate options for refreshments.
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 115.6 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 2h 4m 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 51 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.6 miles or 2h 4m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksboro, 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 231.2 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 115.6 mi from Lubbock, TX · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.6 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 Jacksboro, TX
The final approach into Jacksboro, 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 Jacksboro, 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
$34.93 one way
$69.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $38.24 | $76.48 |
| premium | $4.54 | $41.28 | $82.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.05 | $102.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.28 | $11.10 |
| Efficient EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.23 | $9.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.5 | 1 | $32.37 | $14.80 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Jacksboro, TX
Night in Jacksboro on Thursday
Local time
9:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Paducah, TX
116 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.
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
6 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 36m 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 Jacksboro, TX covers 231.2 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street, State Highway 114, US Highway 82. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.6 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 $34.93 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 36m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 158.2 miles (US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business; TX 114 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lubbock, TX to Jacksboro, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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