Origin
Mineral Wells, TX
Afternoon in Mineral Wells on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mineral Wells, TX to Lubbock, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
257.3 mi
414 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
★
6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mineral Wells, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mineral Wells, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 257.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast 1st Avenue, Southeast 2nd Street, South Oak Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.88 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.7 miles from Mineral Wells, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 257.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 2m drive with frequent turns across 257.3 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.
Southeast 1st Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mineral Wells, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast 1st Avenue | — | — |
| Southeast 2nd Street | — | — |
| South Oak Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 281 | — | — |
| I-20 | — | — |
| I 20 West | — | — |
| US 84 West | — | — |
| South Avenue F | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southeast 1st Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Wells, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Southeast 1st Street
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast 1st Street
2
Turn right onto Southeast 1st Avenue
259 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southeast 1st Avenue
3
Turn right onto Southeast 2nd Street
279 ft
·
18 sec
·
Southeast 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto South Oak Avenue
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oak Avenue
5
Continue on US Highway 281
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 281
6
Turn right onto I-20 Service Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I-20 Service Road
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 20 West: Abilene
8
Merge slight left onto I-20
148 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
·
I-20
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
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 128.7 miles from Mineral Wells, TX, or about 2h 1m 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 57 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.7 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
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 Mineral Wells, 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 Mineral Wells, TX
This is one driving day of about 257.3 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Mineral Wells, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128.7 mi from Mineral Wells, TX · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.7 miles from Mineral Wells, 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
$38.88 one way
$77.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $42.56 | $85.11 |
| premium | $4.54 | $45.94 | $91.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.81 | $113.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.2 | 0 | $27.02 | $12.35 |
| Efficient EV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.51 | $10.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.9 | 1 | $36.02 | $16.47 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon in Lubbock on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
129 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
5 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
4h 2m 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 Mineral Wells, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 257.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast 1st Avenue, Southeast 2nd Street, South Oak Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.7 miles from Mineral Wells, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.88 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 is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mineral Wells, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mineral Wells, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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