This 408.6-mile drive from Lubbock, TX to Redwood, TX is a substantial journey, estimated to take about 7 hours and 28 minutes. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways. Given the duration, it's feasible as a single-day trip, though breaking it up might offer a more relaxed experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trek is around $62. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of this route, traversing a landscape characteristic of this area. With two planned stops, you'll have opportunities to stretch your legs along the way.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
204.3 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 35m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 28m. Total distance: 408.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 408.6-mile journey, with 82% of your travel time spent on major roads like US Highway 84 and US 183. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, so plan your breaks accordingly. While the profile suggests a consistent highway experience, the transitions between US Highway 84, State Highway 153, and US 183 will offer subtle changes in scenery and road conditions. This route is designed for steady progress rather than winding, scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 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 State Highway 153. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.7 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 408.6 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 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 340.8 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 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
340.8 mi into trip|~6h 9m in|183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
369.6 mi into trip|~6h 41m in|I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
7
401.5 mi into trip|~7h 16m in
Take the exit toward C M Allen Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 204B
Toward C M Allen Parkway
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 Redwood, 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
State Highway 153
69 mi
1h 14m
US 183
48.6 mi
53m
South US Highway 183
35.3 mi
38m
Purple Heart Trail
34.4 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:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Redwood, 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 244Toward 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
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·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·East Walnut Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi·10 min·US 84; US 283
21
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi·24 min·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·US 183; TX 16
25
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi·15 min·US 183; US 190
26
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft·4 sec·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
12 mi·13 min·US 183
32
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 35 South: San AntonioUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Merge onto I 35
2.5 mi·3 min·Purple Heart Trail
34
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290
32 mi·35 min·Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton StreetUse the slight left lane.
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 204BToward C M Allen ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.1 mi·1 min·North Interstate 35
Use the straight / left lanes.
37
Turn left onto TX 123
0.3 mi·47 sec·South Guadalupe Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
38
Turn left onto FM 621
4.0 mi·6 min·Staples Road
39
Turn right onto FM 1978
1.4 mi·1 min·FM 1978
40
Arrive at destination
FM 1978
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 28-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Lubbock to maximize daylight and ensure you reach Redwood with ample time. With two stops planned, you can strategically place them to break up the 408.6 miles, perhaps one around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, as services can sometimes be spaced out in this region. The $62 fuel cost is an estimate, so factor in potential price variations.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 204.3 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 3h 35m 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 90 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204.3 miles or 3h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redwood, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
This is one driving day of about 408.6 miles and 7h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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 204.3 mi from Lubbock, TX
· 3h 35m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.74 one way
$123.48 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg143 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$67.58
$135.16
premium
$4.54
$72.95
$145.91
diesel
$5.61
$90.21
$180.43
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
183A Toll Road
(14.3 mi)$1.00
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
$62
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
122.6
1
$42.90
$19.61
Efficient EV
102.2
1
$35.75
$16.34
EV Truck/SUV
163.4
2
$57.20
$26.15
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% 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
Late night
in Lubbock on Friday
Local time
4:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Redwood, TX
Late night
in Redwood on Friday
Local time
4:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Brownwood, TX
204 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
17 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
7h 28m 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 Redwood, TX covers 408.6 miles and takes about 7h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 84, State Highway 153, US 183. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 204.3 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 $61.74 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 20 significant decision points across 408.6 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 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 340.8 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lubbock, TX and Redwood, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
