Origin
Madisonville, TX
Evening in Madisonville on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madisonville, TX to Lubbock, TX
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
7h 8m
Distance
479.2 mi
771 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 57m
★
6 AM
7h 8m
8 AM
7h 30m
10 AM
7h 16m
12 PM
7h 14m
3 PM
7h 17m
5 PM
7h 29m
8 PM
7h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madisonville, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Madisonville, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 479.2 miles and takes about 7h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North May Street, Highway 75 North, US 287 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
239.6 miles from Madisonville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 8m drive with frequent turns across 479.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North May Street 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 7h 8m, 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 Madisonville, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North May Street | — | — |
| Highway 75 North | — | — |
| US 287 North | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 84 West | — | — |
| South Avenue F | — | — |
| North Avenue F | — | — |
| Ralls Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North May Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madisonville, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on East Main Street
75 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto North May Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North May Street
3
Continue on State Highway 75 North
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 75 North
4
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge slight left
101 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
63 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
7
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
190 mi
·
3 hr 12 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
10
Keep slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
11
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
12
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avenue F
13
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralls Road
14
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
15
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
16
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
17
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
18
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
19
Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
20
Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
21
Turn right onto 19th Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street
22
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 239.6 miles from Madisonville, TX, or about 3h 34m into the drive.
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 105 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 239.6 miles or 3h 34m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Madisonville, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Madisonville, TX
This is one driving day of about 479.2 miles and 7h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 miles from Madisonville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 239.6 mi from Madisonville, TX · 3h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
240 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 239.6 miles from Madisonville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lubbock, TX
The final approach into Lubbock, 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 Lubbock, 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
$72.41 one way
$144.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
168 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $79.26 | $158.51 |
| premium | $4.54 | $85.56 | $171.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $105.80 | $211.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 167.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 143.8 | 1 | $50.32 | $23.00 |
| Efficient EV | 119.8 | 1 | $41.93 | $19.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 191.7 | 2 | $67.09 | $30.67 |
Gas CO2
168 kg
EV CO2
56 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
Lubbock, TX
Evening in Lubbock on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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.
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
7h 8m 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 Madisonville, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 479.2 miles and takes about 7h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North May Street, Highway 75 North, US 287 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 239.6 miles from Madisonville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.41 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 7h 8m, 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 Madisonville, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Madisonville, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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