Origin
Pasadena, TX
Evening in Pasadena on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pasadena, TX to Lubbock, TX
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
9h 56m
Distance
547.3 mi
881 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$83
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 47m
★
6 AM
9h 56m
8 AM
10h 14m
10 AM
10h 3m
12 PM
10h 1m
3 PM
10h 3m
5 PM
10h 13m
8 PM
9h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pasadena, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This 547.3-mile journey from Pasadena, Texas, to Lubbock, Texas, is a significant undertaking, requiring approximately 9 hours and 56 minutes of pure driving time. Given its length and duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip to avoid excessive fatigue. The route predominantly utilizes the Katy Freeway, TX 71, and US 84, making it a substantial drive across the Great Plains region of Texas. With an estimated fuel cost of $83 and two recommended stops, this long-distance drive offers a straightforward path for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Consider this route if you're prepared for a full day or two of travel across varied Texas landscapes.
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
273.7 miles from Pasadena, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect this drive to be largely highway-focused, with 87% of the journey on major roads like US 84 and the Katy Freeway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 104.9 miles on US 84, indicating significant periods of consistent driving. While the profile is labeled 'Long-distance drive,' the extensive highway share suggests a generally efficient and direct experience, rather than a winding, scenic byway. The road character will likely shift from the urban sprawl around Pasadena to more open terrain as you progress westward through the Great Plains.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 104.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and TX 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 547.3 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 1.4 miles (Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 31 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
6.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the exit toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown
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 32B
Toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown
8
6.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 North: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 45 North: Downtown
7
14.5 mi into trip
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~19m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 48B
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
7
170.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
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 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pasadena, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Austin and 183 Toll North: Lampasas.
Austin
88.4 mi in
|
~1h 40m
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via TX 71
183 Toll North: Lampasas
170.2 mi in
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~3h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| TX 71 | 77.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| Katy Freeway | 73.8 mi | 1h 20m |
| North US Highway 183 | 72.6 mi | 1h 18m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| US 183 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
2
Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward TX 225 West
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto TX 225
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Pasadena Freeway
5
Continue on TX 225
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 610 West
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 610
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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East Loop South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 32B
Toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 45 North: Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 45
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 48B
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Merge onto I 10; US 90
74 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto TX 71
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 71
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
14
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
19
Continue on 183 Toll
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 183
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 183
36 mi
·
38 min
·
North US Highway 183
23
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Key Avenue
24
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North US Highway 281
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi
·
40 min
·
North US Highway 183
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US 84; US 183; TX 16
27
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
28
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
30
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
31
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
32
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
33
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 153
34
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
35
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
36
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
37
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
38
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 20; US 84
39
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
40
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
41
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
42
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
43
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
44
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
45
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
46
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
47
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
48
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
49
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
50
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
51
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
52
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 9-hour and 56-minute drive, consider splitting it over two days. Departing early in the morning will allow you to cover a good portion of the 547.3 miles before needing to rest. With two recommended stops, plan for breaks roughly every 2-3 hours to stay alert. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 104.9 miles on US 84, as services might be more spread out in certain areas. The estimated fuel cost of $83 should be factored into your budget, and it's always wise to have a little extra on hand.
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 273.7 miles from Pasadena, TX, or about 5h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 120 miles or 2h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 273.7 miles or 5h 1m 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 273.7 miles or 5h 1m
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 52m
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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, TX
Aim for roughly 274 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 274 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 120 miles from Pasadena, 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 US 84 for about 104.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 273.7 mi from Pasadena, TX · 5h 1m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
181 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
361 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Killeen, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
274 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 274 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 120 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 273.7 miles from Pasadena, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 274 miles or 5 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lubbock, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.70 one way
$165.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
192 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $90.52 | $181.04 |
| premium | $4.54 | $97.72 | $195.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $120.84 | $241.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$83
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$213–$323
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 191.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $57 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 164.2 | 2 | $57.47 | $26.27 |
| Efficient EV | 136.8 | 1 | $47.89 | $21.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 218.9 | 2 | $76.62 | $35.03 |
Gas CO2
191 kg
EV CO2
64 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 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
Evening in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 56m 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 Pasadena, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 547.3 miles and takes about 9h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, TX 71, Katy Freeway. 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 274 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 273.7 miles from Pasadena, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.70 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 31 significant decision points across 547.3 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 1.4 miles (Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pasadena, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Austin and 183 Toll North: Lampasas.
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