Origin
Round Rock, TX
Late night in Round Rock on Friday
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3:39 AM
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Current temp
56°F
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Trip from Round Rock, 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
5h 45m
Distance
363 mi
584 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 32m
★
6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 12m
10 AM
5h 55m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Round Rock, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This 363-mile drive from Round Rock, Texas, to Lubbock, Texas, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $55. You'll be navigating a route that involves a fair number of turns, making it more of a local drive than a consistent highway cruise. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, suggesting a landscape that is generally open and expansive. This trip is best suited for those who don't mind a more engaged driving experience with frequent adjustments.
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
181.5 miles from Round Rock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 363 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 45m 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 driving experience that leans heavily on local roads rather than interstate travel, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be making frequent turns throughout the 363-mile journey, so keep your navigation handy. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests a dynamic route. The drive will likely keep you engaged with its constant need for directional changes, offering a different feel than a long, straight highway. This isn't a route for autopilot; it demands your attention.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Liberty 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 5h 45m 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 Round Rock, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Liberty Avenue | — | — |
| Round Rock Avenue | — | — |
| Interstate 35 | — | — |
| I 35 North | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
| TX 29 | — | — |
| West University Avenue | — | — |
| TX 29 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Liberty Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Rock, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on South Mays Street
466 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Mays Street
2
Turn left onto West Liberty Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Liberty Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Round Rock Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Round Rock Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Interstate 35
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Interstate 35
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 35 North
6
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
7
Take the exit slight right toward TX 29: Burnet
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
TX 29: Burnet
8
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Interstate 35
9
Turn left onto West University Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Avenue
10
Continue on TX 29 West
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 29 West
11
Continue on West State Highway 29
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
West State Highway 29
12
Turn right onto North US Highway 183
36 mi
·
39 min
·
North US Highway 183
13
Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Key Avenue
14
Continue on North US Highway 281
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North US Highway 281
15
Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
37 mi
·
40 min
·
North US Highway 183
16
At the end of the road, turn left
30 mi
·
34 min
17
Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
18
Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
19
Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
20
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
21
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
22
Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
23
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
20 ft
·
State Highway 153
24
Turn right onto State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
25
Continue on Lamar Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
26
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
27
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 20 West: Midland
28
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
5 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
30
Keep slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
31
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
32
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avenue F
33
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralls Road
34
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
35
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
36
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
37
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
38
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
39
Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
40
Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
41
Turn right onto 19th Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 45-minute duration, starting your drive from Round Rock in the morning will allow you to reach Lubbock well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a turn-heavy profile, plan to refuel before you depart to ensure you have plenty of gas for the local road stretches. The $55 fuel cost is an estimate, so monitor your gauge, especially on less predictable local roads. Being flexible with your departure time is an advantage on this route, but an early start is still recommended to maximize daylight for navigation.
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 181.5 miles from Round Rock, TX, or about 2h 52m 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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.5 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 48m
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 Round Rock, 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 Round Rock, TX
This is one driving day of about 363 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Round Rock, 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 181.5 mi from Round Rock, TX · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 181.5 miles from Round Rock, 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
$54.85 one way
$109.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $60.04 | $120.08 |
| premium | $4.54 | $64.81 | $129.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $80.15 | $160.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.9 | 1 | $38.11 | $17.42 |
| Efficient EV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.76 | $14.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.2 | 1 | $50.82 | $23.23 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 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
Late night in Lubbock on Friday
Local time
3:39 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.
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
24 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
5h 45m 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 Round Rock, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 363 miles and takes about 5h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Liberty Avenue, Round Rock Avenue, Interstate 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 181.5 miles from Round Rock, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.85 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 5h 45m 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 Round Rock, TX to Lubbock, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Round Rock, TX to Lubbock, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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