Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
81.3 mi
131 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
The drive from Seminole, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, US 62, Lubbock Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.4 miles on North Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.42 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.7 miles from Seminole, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
The drive from Seminole, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62; US 385 / North Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Seminole, TX to Lubbock, TX is easy. At 1h 30m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62; US 385 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 79.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 80.3 miles (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 62; US 385 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 84: Avenue Q
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 62; TX 114 / 19th Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 40.4 mi | 43m |
| US 62 | 24.1 mi | 27m |
| Lubbock Road | 14.5 mi | 15m |
| Avenue Q | 1 mi | 1m |
| Marsha Sharp Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Avenue A | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Seminole, TX and Lubbock, TX.
Start on US 180
Turn right onto US 62; US 385
Continue on US 62; US 385
Continue on US 62; US 82; US 385
Continue on US 62; US 82
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
Turn right onto US 84
Turn left onto US 62; TX 114
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Seminole, 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 Seminole, TX
This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.7 mi from Seminole, TX · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 40.7 miles from Seminole, 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
$12.42 one way
$24.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| premium | $4.59 | $14.69 | $29.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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
Night in Seminole on Saturday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Sundown, TX
41 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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