Origin
Midlothian, TX
Evening in Midlothian on Thursday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midlothian, TX to Lubbock, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 51m
Distance
341 mi
549 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 39m
★
6 AM
5h 52m
8 AM
6h 18m
10 AM
6h 1m
12 PM
5h 58m
3 PM
6h 2m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midlothian, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This 341-mile journey from Midlothian, TX, to Lubbock, TX, is a straightforward drive across the Great Plains, manageable as a single day trip. Expect to spend approximately 5 hours and 51 minutes on the road, with a projected fuel cost of around $52. The primary routes guiding you will be the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and US 84, with a significant portion also utilizing West US Highway 287. Given its length and duration, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to arrive in Lubbock with time to spare. The consistent landscape of the Great Plains defines the overall feel of this Texas-to-Texas adventure.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
170.5 miles from Midlothian, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 51m. Total distance: 341 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, with 39% of the journey taking place on highways. The drive features a considerable stretch of 194.1 miles along the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, offering a substantial period of uninterrupted travel. While much of the route follows established highways, expect a blend of faster sections and potentially more local road characteristics as you progress through West Texas. This isn't an entirely monotonous interstate experience, but rather a drive that balances efficient travel with the varied nature of US highway systems.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 194.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 287 Bus / West Avenue G.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 341 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 287 Bus / West Avenue G): Navigation decision point; at 30.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 287 Bus / West Avenue G
Turn right onto US 287 Bus / West Avenue G
Navigation decision point
7
30.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
7
34.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
6
224.7 mi into trip
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~3h 51m in
|
US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
4
225.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 51m in
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US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 194.1 mi | 3h 17m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| West US Highway 287 | 29 mi | 31m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| East Highway 84 | 6.8 mi | 6m |
| Slaton Road | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Avenue Q South Drive | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 194.1 mi, about 3h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midlothian, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on North 8th Street
56 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 8th Street
2
Turn right onto US 287 Bus
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Avenue G
3
Continue on US 287 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 287 North: Fort Worth
5
Continue on US 287
29 mi
·
31 min
·
West US Highway 287
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
190 mi
·
3 hr 12 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West: Abilene
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
10
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
11
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
12
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
13
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
14
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
15
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
16
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
18
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
19
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
20
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 51-minute drive, departing in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 194.1-mile stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. The $52 fuel cost is a reasonable estimate, but always factor in a buffer. Since this is a feasible day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your schedule as needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 170.5 miles from Midlothian, TX, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 194.1 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 75 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.5 miles or 2h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 47m
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 Midlothian, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Midlothian, TX
This is one driving day of about 341 miles and 5h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Midlothian, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 194.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 170.5 mi from Midlothian, TX · 2h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 170.5 miles from Midlothian, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 194.1 miles.
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.
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
$51.53 one way
$103.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $56.40 | $112.80 |
| premium | $4.54 | $60.88 | $121.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.29 | $150.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.3 | 1 | $35.81 | $16.37 |
| Efficient EV | 85.3 | 0 | $29.84 | $13.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.4 | 1 | $47.74 | $21.82 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Evening in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
6:56 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
20 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
5h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Midlothian, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 341 miles and takes about 5h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, US 84, West US Highway 287. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.5 miles from Midlothian, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 341 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 287 Bus / West Avenue G): Navigation decision point; at 30.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Midlothian, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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