Trip from Pflugerville, TX to Lubbock, TX

Drive Time

6h 42m

Distance

368.7 mi

593 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 31m ★
6 AM
6h 43m
8 AM
7h 7m
10 AM
6h 51m
12 PM
6h 49m
3 PM
6h 52m
5 PM
7h 5m
8 PM
6h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Pflugerville, TX, TX

Pflugerville, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Downtown Lubbock, TX, TX

Lubbock, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

Driving from Pflugerville to Lubbock covers 368.7 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 42 minutes behind the wheel. Because you will spend the entire journey within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent landscape as you move across Texas. This trip is manageable as a single-day push, though the duration makes it a full day of travel. You should budget approximately $56 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Since the route relies on a mix of US 84, North US Highway 183, and State Highway 153, it offers a straightforward path for travelers looking to get from Central Texas to the South Plains region efficiently.

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

184.4 miles from Pflugerville, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

This journey is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 82% of your time spent on major roads. You will navigate a variety of stretches, including a significant 104.9-mile run on US 84 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. The road personality shifts from regional highway connections to the more expansive, open vistas characteristic of the Great Plains. You won't find many technical, winding turns here; instead, anticipate steady, high-speed travel that requires focus during the longer highway segments. It is a practical drive designed for distance rather than scenic wandering.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 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 North US Highway 183. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near South A W Grimes Boulevard.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 368.7 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 3.2 miles (South A W Grimes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (TX 45 / Louis Henna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | South A W Grimes Boulevard

Turn right onto South A W Grimes Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | TX 45 / Louis Henna Boulevard

Turn left onto TX 45 / Louis Henna Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
12.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward US 183 North, US 183 South, 183A Toll North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 183 North, US 183 South, 183A Toll No...
8
13.2 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 183A Toll North, US 183 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward 183A Toll North, US 183 North
6
252.5 mi into trip | ~4h 42m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 104.9 mi 1h 49m
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
183A Toll Road 13.9 mi 13m
State Highway 70 10.4 mi 10m
State Highway 45 North 8 mi 8m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pflugerville, TX and Lubbock, TX.

1

Start on South Railroad Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Railroad Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn left onto East Pflugerville Parkway

1.8 mi · 3 min · East Pflugerville Parkway
Use the none lane.
3

Turn right onto South A W Grimes Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · South A W Grimes Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto TX 45

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Louis Henna Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward TX 45 Toll West, SH 45 North
6

Merge onto TX 45 Toll

8.0 mi · 8 min · State Highway 45 North
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward US 183 North, US 183 South, 183A Toll North Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward 183A Toll North, US 183 North Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto 183A Toll

14 mi · 13 min · 183A Toll Road
Use the none lane.
10

Continue on US 183

36 mi · 38 min · North US Highway 183
Use the none lane.
11

Continue on US 183

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Key Avenue
12

Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North US Highway 281
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190

37 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16

30 mi · 34 min · US 84; US 183; TX 16
15

Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377

1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
16

Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377

22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
17

Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283

7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue
18

Turn right onto TX 153

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
19

Continue on TX 153; TX 206

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Walnut Street
Use the none lane.
20

Continue on TX 153

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
21

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153

19 ft · 0 sec · State Highway 153
22

Turn right onto TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70
23

Continue on TX 70

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street
24

Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
25

Take the ramp

340 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
26

Merge onto I 20; US 84

6.0 mi · 5 min · I 20; US 84
27

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
28

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84
29

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F
30

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F
31

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road
32

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street
33

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
Use the none lane.
34

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84
Use the none lane.
35

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
36

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
37

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
38

Continue on US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
39

Turn right onto US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 0 sec · 19th Street
40

Arrive at destination

US 62; TX 114

Trip Plan

To keep your 6-hour and 42-minute trip manageable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you are facing a long haul, leaving Pflugerville early in the morning helps you avoid the fatigue that often sets in during the later afternoon hours. Given the 104.9-mile stretch on US 84, ensure you check your fuel gauge before entering these longer segments to avoid unnecessary stress. While the route is feasible in one day, keep your schedule flexible to account for potential traffic or weather changes across the plains. Prioritizing consistent pacing will make this 368.7-mile trek feel much more comfortable.

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 184.4 miles from Pflugerville, TX, or about 3h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 81 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 184.4 miles or 3h 29m 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 38m

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 Pflugerville, 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 Pflugerville, TX

This is one driving day of about 368.7 miles and 6h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Pflugerville, 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 US 84 for about 104.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 184.4 mi from Pflugerville, TX · 3h 29m into the drive

Downtown Kerrville, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kerrville, TX

184 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

Killeen, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Spring, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 184.4 miles from Pflugerville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.9 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

$56.32 one way

$112.64 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $61.72 $123.44
premium $4.59 $66.64 $133.28
diesel $5.64 $81.91 $163.82

Estimated Tolls: $0.97

183A Toll Road (13.9 mi) $0.97

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 129 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 110.6 1 $38.71 $17.70
Efficient EV 92.2 1 $32.26 $14.75
EV Truck/SUV 147.5 1 $51.62 $23.60

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Pflugerville, TX

Afternoon in Pflugerville on Sunday

Local time

3:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday

Local time

3:56 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.

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

9 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

6h 42m 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 Pflugerville, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 368.7 miles and takes about 6h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, North US Highway 183, State Highway 153. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 184.4 miles from Pflugerville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.32 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 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 demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 368.7 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 3.2 miles (South A W Grimes Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (TX 45 / Louis Henna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pflugerville, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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