Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
198.2 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
The drive from San Angelo, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 198.2 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Koenigheim Street, North Bryant Boulevard, Highway 87 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.1 miles from San Angelo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 198.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Koenigheim Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bryant Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 87 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Crooker Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Dallas Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Lynn Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lubbock Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between San Angelo, TX and Lubbock, TX.
Start on East Harris Avenue
Turn right onto North Koenigheim Street
Continue on North Bryant Boulevard
Continue on US Highway 87 North
Continue straight
Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
Continue on North US Highway 87
Continue on William Crooker Highway
Continue on South US Highway 87
Continue on South Dallas Avenue
Continue on South Lynn Avenue
Continue on Lubbock Highway
Continue on North US Highway 87
Continue on Tahoka Highway
Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward 50th Street
Turn straight onto Interstate 27
Turn left onto 50th Street
Turn right onto Avenue Q
Turn right onto 19th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.1 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving San Angelo, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Angelo, TX
This is one driving day of about 198.2 miles and 3h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.1 mi from San Angelo, TX · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 99.1 miles from San Angelo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$29.49 one way
$58.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.18 | $66.36 |
| premium | $4.59 | $35.82 | $71.65 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $31.16 | $62.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.81 | $9.51 |
| Efficient EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.34 | $7.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.75 | $12.68 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in San Angelo on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Lamesa, TX
99 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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