Origin
Lubbock, TX
Evening in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubbock, TX to Pasadena, TX
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
9h 57m
Distance
547.4 mi
881 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$83
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 48m
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6 AM
9h 57m
8 AM
10h 15m
10 AM
10h 3m
12 PM
10h 1m
3 PM
10h 4m
5 PM
10h 14m
8 PM
9h 52m
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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Pasadena, TX
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Trip Overview
This 547.4-mile journey from Lubbock, TX to Pasadena, TX is a long-distance drive best suited for an overnight split, with an estimated 9 hours and 57 minutes of travel time. You'll be spending 92% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing Texas State Highway 71 and US Highway 84. With a projected fuel cost of $83, this route offers a straightforward path through the Great Plains region of Texas. Given the duration, planning for two recommended days will allow for a more relaxed pace and ensure you arrive at your destination refreshed. This drive is about covering ground efficiently.
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
273.7 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The character of this drive is predominantly highway cruising, with a substantial 92% of the route on major roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 137 miles on Texas State Highway 71, indicating extended periods of consistent travel. While the main roads are efficient for covering distance, the overall feel is one of covering territory rather than exploring a winding path. Expect a steady pace as you navigate through the Texas landscape, with limited deviations from the primary highways. This is a route designed for consistent forward momentum.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 62 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Texas State Highway 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 137 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Texas State Highway 71 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 532.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 547.4 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: at 532.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 540.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 540.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 33 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
532.6 mi into trip
|
~9h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 45 South: Galveston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 768B
Toward I 45 South: Galveston
7
540.3 mi into trip
|
~9h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 610 East: Pasadena
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40B
Toward I 610 East: Pasadena
8
540.8 mi into trip
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~9h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard
8
542.3 mi into trip
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~9h 49m in
Take the exit toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30B
Toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
9
542.4 mi into trip
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~9h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Central Street, Old Galveston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Central Street, Old Galveston Road
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 Pasadena, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and 71 Toll East.
Sh 70 South
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
San Angelo
122.2 mi in
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~2h 6m
71 Toll East
379.3 mi in
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~6h 51m
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via 71 Toll
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State Highway 71 | 137 mi | 2h 25m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 183 | 51.8 mi | 57m |
| South US Highway 183 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
Longest stretch:
Texas State Highway 71
— 137 mi, about 2h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Pasadena, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
6 sec
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19th Street
2
Turn left onto US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Avenue Q
3
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
·
6 min
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Slaton Road
4
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
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East Highway 84
5
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
7
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North US Highway 84
8
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East 15th Street
9
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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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
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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
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State Highway 70
17
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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State Highway 153
18
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
19
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Walnut Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
·
10 min
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US 84; US 283
21
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
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US 67; US 84
22
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
23
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
24
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
·
25 min
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US 183; TX 16
25
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
·
15 min
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US 183; US 190
26
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
·
4 sec
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North US Highway 281
27
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
28
Continue on US 183
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South US Highway 183
29
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
30
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on US 183
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on 183 Toll
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on US 183
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
35
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
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2 min
·
East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn straight onto 71 Toll
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
Toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on TX 71
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
East State Highway 71
38
Continue on TX 71
137 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
40
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Katy Tollway
41
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Merge onto I 10; US 90
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 768B
Toward I 45 South: Galveston
Use the slight left lane.
44
Merge onto I 45
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
45
Take the exit
156 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 40B
Toward I 610 East: Pasadena
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on TX 35
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
TX 35
47
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
48
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 610 East: Pasadena
Use the slight left lane.
49
Merge onto I 610
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Loop East
50
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 30B
Toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
Use the slight right lane.
51
Keep slight right at fork
206 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Central Street, Old Galveston Road
Use the slight right lane.
52
Turn straight
385 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Continue on La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
54
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward TX 225 East
55
Merge onto TX 225
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Continue on TX 225
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
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Pasadena Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Shaver Street, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Turn straight onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
59
Turn right onto South Shaver Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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South Shaver Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
60
Turn left onto Southmore Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southmore Avenue
Use the left lane.
61
Turn left onto South Main Street
84 ft
·
1 sec
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South Main Street
Use the left lane.
62
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
For this nearly 10-hour drive, splitting the trip over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours. With two planned stops, be sure to factor in time for refueling and rest. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 137 miles on Texas State Highway 71, so plan your fuel and break stops accordingly before entering this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the longer stretches between services.
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 273.7 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137 miles.
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 120 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 273.7 miles or 4h 55m 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 273.7 miles or 4h 55m
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 8h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pasadena, 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 274 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Pasadena, TX
Aim for roughly 274 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 120 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.
The longest stretch is on Texas State Highway 71 for about 137 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 273.7 mi from Lubbock, TX · 4h 55m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
181 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
361 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 Austin, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
274 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 274 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 120 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 273.7 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Texas State Highway 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 274 miles or 5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Pasadena, TX
The final approach into Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Pasadena, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.71 one way
$165.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
192 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $90.54 | $181.07 |
| premium | $4.54 | $97.73 | $195.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $120.86 | $241.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
183A Toll Road
(14.3 mi)
$1.00
Katy Tollway
(3.2 mi)
$0.23
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
$83
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 191.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $57 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 164.2 | 2 | $57.48 | $26.28 |
| Efficient EV | 136.9 | 1 | $47.90 | $21.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 219 | 2 | $76.64 | $35.03 |
Gas CO2
192 kg
EV CO2
64 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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
Pasadena, TX
Evening in Pasadena on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
17 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
9h 57m 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 Pasadena, TX covers 547.4 miles and takes about 9h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Texas State Highway 71, US Highway 84, State Highway 153. 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 274 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 273.7 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 $82.71 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 547.4 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: at 532.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 540.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 540.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lubbock, TX and Pasadena, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and 71 Toll East.
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