Origin
Portland, TX
Morning in Portland on Friday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, TX to Lubbock, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 20m
Distance
534.7 mi
861 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$81
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 12m
★
6 AM
9h 20m
8 AM
9h 37m
10 AM
9h 26m
12 PM
9h 24m
3 PM
9h 27m
5 PM
9h 36m
8 PM
9h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, TX
Thomas balabaud
Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This 534.7-mile journey from Portland, TX, to Lubbock, TX, is a substantial undertaking, requiring approximately 9 hours and 20 minutes of driving time. Given its length, it's best planned as a two-day trip to avoid excessive fatigue. The route primarily utilizes I-37, I-10, and US-84, with a significant 79% share of highway driving. You can expect a fuel cost of around $81 for this trip. Spanning across the Great Plains region, this drive is a straightforward, long-distance trek perfect for those who enjoy covering ground efficiently.
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
267.4 miles from Portland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a long-distance drive, with over three-quarters of the route (79%) being highway miles. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 138.8 miles on I-37, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While primarily highway, the transition through different interstate and US highway segments means the road's character will evolve, offering a mix of faster travel and potentially more varied scenery as you head northwest. The overall feel is one of covering distance across open terrain.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 138.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 37 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 148.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 534.7 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 148.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.8 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.6 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): 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.
8
148.9 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodom...
8
150.8 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
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I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
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 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
6
151.6 mi into trip
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~2h 39m in
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I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
166.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
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I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
264.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 33m in
|
US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Portland, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome and Menard.
Alamodome
148.9 mi in
|
~2h 33m
Menard
264.9 mi in
|
~4h 33m
|
via US 83
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 37 | 138.8 mi | 2h 20m |
| I 10 | 98.7 mi | 1h 37m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Frisco Avenue | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| North Main Street | 29.3 mi | 30m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| Roberts Avenue | 16.5 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
I 37
— 138.8 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward Wildcat Drive
2
Turn straight onto US Highway 181
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US Highway 181
3
Continue on US Highway 181
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US Highway 181
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto US 181; TX 35
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 181; TX 35
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
8
Merge onto I 37
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 37
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue on I 37
123 mi
·
2 hr 4 min
·
I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North
14
Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pan Am Expressway
15
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McDermott Freeway
Exit 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87
15 mi
·
17 min
·
McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
99 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 83
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
19
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi
·
30 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 83
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Frisco Avenue
21
Continue on US 83
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Roberts Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
·
FM 2111
25
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 153
26
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 153
27
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
28
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
29
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
30
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
31
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 20; US 84
32
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
34
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
35
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
36
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
37
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
38
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
39
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
40
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
41
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
42
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
43
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
44
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
45
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 9-hour and 20-minute drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim to start early on your first day to maximize daylight driving and reach a comfortable stopping point. With two recommended stops, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically, keeping in mind the longest stretch without a major change is 138.8 miles on I-37. The estimated fuel cost of $81 means you'll want to monitor your gas levels, especially during those longer highway segments. Consider breaking the drive roughly in half to make the most of your travel time.
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 267.4 miles from Portland, TX, or about 4h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 138.8 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 118 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 267.4 miles or 4h 36m 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 267.4 miles or 4h 36m
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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Portland, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
+
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 Portland, TX
Aim for roughly 267 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 267 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Portland, 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 I 37 for about 138.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 267.4 mi from Portland, TX · 4h 36m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
176 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
353 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 Mount Pleasant, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
267 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Live Oak, TX after about 267 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 118 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 267.4 miles from Portland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 37 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 138.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 267 miles or 4.7 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
$80.79 one way
$161.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
187 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $88.44 | $176.87 |
| premium | $4.54 | $95.47 | $190.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $118.06 | $236.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$81
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$211–$321
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 187.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 160.4 | 1 | $56.14 | $25.67 |
| Efficient EV | 133.7 | 1 | $46.79 | $21.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 213.9 | 2 | $74.86 | $34.22 |
Gas CO2
187 kg
EV CO2
63 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
Morning in Lubbock on Friday
Local time
7:58 AM
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.
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
8 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
9h 20m 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 Portland, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 534.7 miles and takes about 9h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 37, I 10, US 84. 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 267 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 267.4 miles from Portland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $80.79 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 534.7 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 148.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.8 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.6 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Portland, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome and Menard.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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