Origin
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
2:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Lubbock, TX
Drive Time
6h 44m
Distance
384.5 mi
619 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
San Antonio, TX
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Lubbock, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Traveling from San Antonio to Lubbock covers 389.4 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 55 minutes of time behind the wheel. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will remain in a consistent landscape throughout your journey. With a total fuel cost estimated at $58, this trip is manageable as a single-day commitment, though you should factor in at least one necessary stop along the way. Because this route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, your travel experience will be more dependent on traffic and turn-heavy navigation. Consider this a straightforward, practical transit between two major Texas hubs rather than a high-speed highway cruise.
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
192.3 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a unique driving experience on this route, as it consists entirely of local roads like West Market Street, Navarro Street, and San Pedro Avenue rather than traditional highway driving. With a 0% highway share, you will encounter a turn-heavy environment that requires your full attention compared to a monotonous interstate grind. Navigating these local paths adds a different rhythm to your day, shifting away from high-speed travel toward a more manual, engaged style of driving. While it may feel slower than a standard freeway trek, the lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will stay active behind the wheel throughout the nearly six-hour journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Navarro Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 384.5 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 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Navarro Street
Turn left onto Navarro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
16.1 mi into trip
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~20m 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 / none lanes.
6
114.7 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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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
6
202.8 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Turn right onto US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
202.8 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Turn left onto TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from San Antonio, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Menard along the way.
Menard
114.7 mi in
|
~1h 58m
|
via US 83
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| McDermott Freeway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 98.7 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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West Market Street
3
Turn left onto Navarro Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Navarro Street
Use the none lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
San Pedro Avenue
5
Continue on San Pedro Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Pedro Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Turn left onto West Cypress Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Cypress Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Fredericksburg Road
Use the none lane.
8
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Interstate 10 West
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
10
Merge onto I 10; US 87
13 mi
·
14 min
·
McDermott Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
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 / none lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 83
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
13
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi
·
30 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 83
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Frisco Avenue
15
Continue on US 83
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Roberts Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
·
FM 2111
19
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 153
20
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 153
21
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
22
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
23
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
24
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
25
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 20; US 84
26
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
28
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
29
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
30
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
31
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
32
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
Use the none lane.
33
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
Use the none lane.
34
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
35
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
36
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
37
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
38
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
39
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 389.4-mile trek, aim to depart early in the morning to account for the turn-heavy nature of these local roads. Since you have one planned stop in your itinerary, use that time to stretch and refuel, keeping your $58 fuel budget in mind as you map out your service stations. Because there are no long highway stretches, stay alert for changing speed limits and local traffic patterns that frequently disrupt your momentum. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so don't feel pressured to rush through the turns. A concrete tip for this route: since you are navigating city streets and local thoroughfares, double-check your GPS navigation before heading out to ensure you stay on the most efficient path through the various street transitions.
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 192.3 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.7 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 85 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.3 miles or 3h 20m 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 41m
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 San Antonio, 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 Antonio, TX
This is one driving day of about 384.5 miles and 6h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from San Antonio, 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 I 10 for about 98.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 192.3 mi from San Antonio, TX · 3h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 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 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.3 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.7 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.73 one way
$117.47 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.37 | $128.73 |
| premium | $4.59 | $69.50 | $139.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.42 | $170.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.4 | 1 | $40.37 | $18.46 |
| Efficient EV | 96.1 | 1 | $33.64 | $15.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.8 | 1 | $53.83 | $24.61 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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
Afternoon in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
2:17 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
27 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 44m 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 San Antonio, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 384.5 miles and takes about 6h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, US 84, Frisco Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 192.3 miles from San Antonio, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.73 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 26 significant decision points across 384.5 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 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from San Antonio, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Menard along the way.
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