The drive from Lubbock, TX to Sienna Plantation, TX covers 539.2 miles and takes about 9h 55m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Texas State Highway 71, US Highway 84, State Highway 153 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125.5 miles on Texas State Highway 71.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $81.47 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
269.6 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 50m into the drive
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Drive Character
At 539.2 miles and 9h 55m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Texas State Highway 71 and US Highway 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 51 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 125.5 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 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 22 significant decision points across 539.2 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 507.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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,...
8
507.1 mi into trip|~9h 6m in
Take the exit toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 743B
Toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Par...
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507.6 mi into trip|~9h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
7
522.5 mi into trip|~9h 25m in|TX 99
Take the exit onto TX 99 toward US 90 Alternate, FM 1464: Sandhill Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90 Alternate, FM 1464: Sandhill Drive
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 Sienna Plantation, 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|~2h 6m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
122.2 mi in|~2h 6m
San Angelo
122.2 mi in|~2h 6m
71 Toll East
379.3 mi in|~6h 51m|via 71 Toll
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Texas State Highway 71
125.5 mi
2h 11m
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
— 125.5 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Sienna Plantation, 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
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 AirportUse the slight left / straight lanes.
35
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi·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 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on TX 71
0.5 mi·29 sec·East State Highway 71
38
Continue on TX 71
126 mi·2 hr 11 min·Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.4 mi·44 sec
Exit 743BToward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward TX 99 South: Grand ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
41
Merge onto TX 99
14 mi·16 min·West Grand Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit onto TX 99
0.6 mi·1 min·TX 99
Toward US 90 Alternate, FM 1464: Sandhill DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Turn left onto US 90 Alt
2.3 mi·3 min·East US Highway 90A
Use the left / straight lanes.
44
Turn right onto State Highway 6 South Frontage Road
5.3 mi·9 min·State Highway 6 South Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
45
Continue on TX 6
3.5 mi·5 min·TX 6
Use the left lane.
46
Continue on TX 6
0.1 mi·13 sec·TX 6
47
Turn right onto Sienna Parkway
3.5 mi·6 min·Sienna Parkway
Use the right lane.
48
Turn left onto Waters Lake Boulevard
1.0 mi·2 min·Waters Lake Boulevard
49
Turn left onto Sawmill Lake Drive
335 ft·24 sec·Sawmill Lake Drive
50
Turn left onto Monarch Crossing
0.4 mi·1 min·Monarch Crossing
51
Arrive at destination
Monarch Crossing
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 269.6 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.5 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 119 miles or 2h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 269.6 miles or 4h 50m 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 269.6 miles or 4h 50m
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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sienna Plantation, 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 270 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Sienna Plantation, TX
Aim for roughly 270 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 119 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 125.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 269.6 mi from Lubbock, TX
· 4h 50m into the drive
The midpoint is around 269.6 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 Texas State Highway 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 270 miles or 5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Sienna Plantation, TX
The final approach into Sienna Plantation, 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 Sienna Plantation, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Sienna Plantation, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$81.47 one way
$162.95 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg189 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$89.18
$178.36
premium
$4.54
$96.27
$192.54
diesel
$5.61
$119.05
$238.10
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
$81
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 188.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $57 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
161.8
1
$56.62
$25.88
Efficient EV
134.8
1
$47.18
$21.57
EV Truck/SUV
215.7
2
$75.49
$34.51
Gas CO2
189 kg
EV CO2
63 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
Late night
in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sienna Plantation, TX
Late night
in Sienna Plantation on Saturday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
4 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 55m 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 Sienna Plantation, TX covers 539.2 miles and takes about 9h 55m 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 270 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 269.6 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 $81.47 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 22 significant decision points across 539.2 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 507.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lubbock, TX and Sienna Plantation, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo and 71 Toll East.
