Origin
Ovilla, TX
Afternoon in Ovilla on Saturday
Local time
12:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ovilla, TX to Lubbock, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 7m
Distance
350.2 mi
564 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 55m
★
6 AM
6h 8m
8 AM
6h 33m
10 AM
6h 16m
12 PM
6h 14m
3 PM
6h 18m
5 PM
6h 32m
8 PM
6h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ovilla, TX
Mark Direen
Lubbock, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 350.2-mile drive from Ovilla, Texas, to Lubbock, Texas, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 6 hours and 7 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and US 84, with a portion on West US Highway 287. With a projected fuel cost of around $53, this route offers a straightforward journey across the Great Plains region of Texas. While it's a manageable day trip, planning for a single stop ensures you complete the drive comfortably. Consider this a practical, no-frills transit between two points in the heart of the state.
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
175.1 miles from Ovilla, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
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 |
| FM 1387 | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Slaton Road | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 194.1 mi, about 3h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ovilla, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on West Main Street
114 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto FM 664
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ovilla Road
3
Turn right onto FM 1387
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
FM 1387
4
Turn left onto North 8th Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North 8th Street
5
Turn right onto US 287 Bus
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Avenue G
6
Continue on US 287 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 287 North: Fort Worth
8
Continue on US 287
29 mi
·
31 min
·
West US Highway 287
Use the left lane.
9
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.
10
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.
11
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
13
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
14
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
15
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
16
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
17
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
18
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
19
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
21
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
22
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
23
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour, 7-minute journey, departing in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Lubbock with daylight to spare. Given the single recommended stop, plan it strategically around the halfway point for a meal and stretch. The longest continuous stretch is over 194 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment. The fuel cost is estimated at $53, but it's always wise to have a bit extra. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the longer stretches on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, to avoid any unnecessary delays.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.1 miles from Ovilla, TX, or about 3h 7m 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 77 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.1 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 3m
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 Ovilla, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Ovilla, TX
This is one driving day of about 350.2 miles and 6h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Ovilla, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
175 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 175.1 miles from Ovilla, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 234 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
FM 1387
Turn right onto FM 1387
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North 8th Street
Turn left onto North 8th Street
Navigation decision point
7
39.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
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
43.9 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
234 mi into trip
|
~4h 7m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.92 one way
$105.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $57.92 | $115.84 |
| premium | $4.54 | $62.53 | $125.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $77.32 | $154.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.1 | 1 | $36.77 | $16.81 |
| Efficient EV | 87.6 | 1 | $30.64 | $14.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.1 | 1 | $49.03 | $22.41 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Afternoon in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
12:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Albany, TX
175 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
21 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
6h 7m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed character, with 39% of the journey on highways. Expect a substantial 194.1-mile stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to US 84 and West US Highway 287, the road may offer a slightly different feel, potentially incorporating more local traffic or varying speed limits. The overall profile suggests a drive that balances efficient highway travel with segments that might feel more like a traditional cross-country road. You'll likely experience a landscape consistent with the Great Plains throughout.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 194.1 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near FM 1387.
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 350.2 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 2.6 miles (FM 1387): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (North 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lubbock, TX
Full guide →Lubbock is the largest city in the Panhandle of Texas and serves as the area's agricultural and economic hub. Lubbock, commonly known as the Hub City, is in the center of the South Plains, an expansive cotton-growing region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 7m. Total distance: 350.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 194.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lubbock, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (FM 1387): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (North 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lubbock, TX before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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