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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Lakehills, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 37m

Distance

368.3 mi

593 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 26m ★
6 AM
6h 38m
8 AM
7h 2m
10 AM
6h 46m
12 PM
6h 44m
3 PM
6h 47m
5 PM
7h 1m
8 PM
6h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Downtown Lakehills, TX, TX

Lakehills, TX

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Trip Overview

Lubbock, TX to Lakehills, TX is 368.3 miles and takes about 6h 37m via US Highway 84 and US 83, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that keeps you within the familiar Great Plains region of Texas for its entirety. It's a solid option for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without much complexity. You'll be spending a good portion of your time on major highways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B.

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

184.2 miles from Lubbock, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .

About the Cities

Starting in Lubbock, TX

Full guide →

Lubbock is the largest city in the Panhandle of Texas and serves as the area's agricultural and economic hub. Lubbock, commonly known as the Hub City, is in the center of the South Plains, an expansive cotton-growing region.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 37m. Total distance: 368.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for about 67% of this journey, meaning you'll primarily be on well-maintained, faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, so plan for a significant period without needing to navigate complex intersections or town traffic. While the profile suggests a generally consistent highway experience, transitions between different highways like US 84 and US 83 are part of the progression. This route is designed for steady progress rather than winding scenic byways.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 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 Grassmeyer Street. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 115.7 miles in near US 84.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 368.3 miles you will encounter 21 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: 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 181.7 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
115.7 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | 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 | ~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,...
6
181.7 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in | US 83 / South 7th Street

Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
269.5 mi into trip | ~4h 46m in | 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
7
321.8 mi into trip | ~5h 37m in | TX 16 / Sidney Baker Street

Turn right onto TX 16 / Sidney Baker Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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 Lakehills, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.

Sh 70 South

122.2 mi in | ~2h 6m

Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater

122.2 mi in | ~2h 6m

San Angelo

122.2 mi in | ~2h 6m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 84 73.9 mi 1h 14m
Grassmeyer Street 41.9 mi 44m
US 83 40 mi 38m
State Highway 153 29.5 mi 33m
Ellis Street 29.4 mi 31m
East Highway 84 26.9 mi 26m
South 7th Street 16.5 mi 18m
FM 2111 12.3 mi 13m
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 Lakehills, TX.

1

Start on US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 6 sec · 19th Street
2

Turn left onto US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q
3

Continue on US 84

4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
4

Continue on US 84

6.9 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
5

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
6

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
7

Continue on US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
8

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East 15th Street
9

Turn right onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Ralls Road
10

Turn straight onto TX 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

6.5 mi · 6 min · US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 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 · 16 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
15

Turn right onto TX 70

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street
16

Continue on TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70
17

Turn left onto TX 153

29 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153
18

Turn right onto FM 2111

12 mi · 13 min · FM 2111
19

Turn left onto TX 158

6.3 mi · 7 min · TX 158
20

At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83

387 ft · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue
21

Turn left onto US 83

17 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
22

Continue on US 83

42 mi · 44 min · Grassmeyer Street
23

Continue on US 83

29 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
24

Take the exit onto US 83

40 mi · 38 min · US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio Use the left lane.
25

Continue on I 10

12 mi · 12 min · I 10
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 508 Toward TX 16
27

Turn right onto TX 16

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Sidney Baker Street
Use the right lane.
28

Turn left onto Loop 534

4.3 mi · 6 min · Veterans Highway
29

At end of road, turn left onto TX 173

11 mi · 13 min · Bandera Highway
30

Continue on TX 173

11 mi · 12 min · State Highway 173 North
31

Turn left onto 13th Street

94 ft · 4 sec · 13th Street
32

Continue on 13th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 13th Street
33

At end of road, turn left onto TX 16

8.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 16 South
34

Turn slight right

194 ft · 7 sec
35

Turn straight onto FM 1283

9.2 mi · 11 min · FM 1283
36

Turn right onto PR 37

1.0 mi · 1 min · Park Road 37
37

Turn right onto Upland Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Upland Drive
38

Arrive at destination

Upland Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 6h 37m estimated duration, starting your drive from Lubbock in the morning is advisable to comfortably reach Lakehills before dark. With only one recommended stop, you can be efficient with your breaks. Pay attention to fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, as services can be spaced out. The $56 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. This is a manageable one-day drive, so you have flexibility in your departure time.

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 184.2 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 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 81 miles or 1h 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 184.2 miles or 3h 15m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakehills, 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 368.3 miles and 6h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 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 84 for about 73.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 184.2 mi from Lubbock, TX · 3h 15m into the drive

city in Concho County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eden, TX

184 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

Rotan, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ballinger, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 184.2 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 miles.

Arriving in Lakehills, TX

The final approach into Lakehills, 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 Lakehills, 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

$55.65 one way

$111.30 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $60.91 $121.83
premium $4.54 $65.76 $131.52
diesel $5.61 $81.32 $162.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 128.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 110.5 1 $38.67 $17.68
Efficient EV 92.1 1 $32.23 $14.73
EV Truck/SUV 147.3 1 $51.56 $23.57

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lubbock, TX

Morning in Lubbock on Saturday

Local time

11:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakehills, TX

Morning in Lakehills on Saturday

Local time

11:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Eden, TX

184 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

19 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

6h 37m 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 Lakehills, TX covers 368.3 miles and takes about 6h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 84, Grassmeyer Street, US 83. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 184.2 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 $55.65 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 368.3 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 181.7 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Between Lubbock, TX and Lakehills, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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