Origin
Lubbock, TX
Morning in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
10:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to New Boston, TX
Drive Time
8h 28m
Distance
455.5 mi
733 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 21m
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6 AM
8h 28m
8 AM
8h 43m
10 AM
8h 34m
12 PM
8h 32m
3 PM
8h 34m
5 PM
8h 43m
8 PM
8h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
New Boston, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Lubbock, TX to New Boston, TX covers 455.5 miles and takes about 8h 28m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Avenue Q, Marsha Sharp Freeway, US 82 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.58 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
227.8 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 28m drive with frequent turns across 455.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue Q is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lubbock, TX to New Boston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue Q | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marsha Sharp Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 82 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parkway Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Idalou Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 82 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Avenue Q
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and New Boston, TX.
1
Start on 19th Street
33 ft
·
6 sec
·
19th Street
2
Turn right onto Avenue Q
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Q
3
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
4
Take the ramp slight left toward US 82 East
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 82 East
5
Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marsha Sharp Freeway
6
Continue on Parkway Drive
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Parkway Drive
7
Continue on Idalou Road
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Idalou Road
8
Continue on 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
9
Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 82
10
Continue on West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on US Highway 82
24 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 82
12
Continue on 5th Street
94 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
5th Street
13
Continue on West California Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West California Street
14
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on US Highway 82
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82
16
Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
48 mi
·
53 min
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US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
18
Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Central East Freeway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Central East Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
159 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
·
US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
22
Turn right onto 7th Street Southwest
269 ft
·
10 sec
·
7th Street Southwest
23
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grand Avenue
24
Continue on Clarksville Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarksville Street
25
Turn left onto 12th Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
12th Street Southeast
26
Turn right onto Lamar Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamar Avenue
27
Continue on Lamar Road
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamar Road
28
Continue on US Highway 82 East
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 82 East
29
Continue on West Front Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Front Street
30
Continue on US Highway 82 East
17 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 82 East
31
Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
32
Turn left onto Captain Henry Stout Bypass
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Captain Henry Stout Bypass
33
Continue on US Highway 82 East
25 mi
·
29 min
·
US Highway 82 East
34
Continue on Northeast Front Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Front Street
35
Continue on US Highway 82 West
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 82 West
36
Continue on West Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Street
37
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Front Street
489 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northeast Front Street
38
Arrive at your destination
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 227.8 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 14m into the drive.
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 100 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 227.8 miles or 4h 14m 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 227.8 miles or 4h 14m
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 7h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Boston, 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 228 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into New Boston, TX
Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 227.8 mi from Lubbock, TX · 4h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
228 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 Wichita Falls, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
228 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Wichita Falls, TX after about 228 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 227.8 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 228 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in New Boston, TX
The final approach into New Boston, 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 New Boston, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach New Boston, 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
$69.58 one way
$139.16 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
159 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $76.25 | $152.50 |
| premium | $4.59 | $82.33 | $164.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $101.20 | $202.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$200–$310
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 159.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 136.7 | 1 | $47.83 | $21.86 |
| Efficient EV | 113.9 | 1 | $39.86 | $18.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 182.2 | 2 | $63.77 | $29.15 |
Gas CO2
159 kg
EV CO2
53 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.
Destination
New Boston, TX
Morning in New Boston on Monday
Local time
10:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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.
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
11 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
8h 28m 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 New Boston, TX covers 455.5 miles and takes about 8h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue Q, Marsha Sharp Freeway, US 82 East. 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 228 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 227.8 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 $69.58 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lubbock, TX to New Boston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lubbock, TX to New Boston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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