Embark on a straightforward 332.2-mile journey from The Colony, TX, to Lubbock, TX, which will take approximately 6 hours and 8 minutes to complete. This drive is primarily on major highways, with 95% of the route utilizing highways, making it a solid option for a single-day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $50 for this stretch. The route traverses the Great Plains region throughout, offering a consistent landscape. With only one recommended stop, it’s designed for efficient travel, perfect if you want to reach your destination without an overnight stay.
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
166.1 miles from The Colony, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 8m. Total distance: 332.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, designed for covering distance efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on US Highway 82 West and North US Highway 287. The highway share is a significant 95%, meaning you'll experience fast-paced travel for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 93.5 miles on US Highway 82 West, so be prepared for extended periods of driving without needing to exit. The character of the road remains consistent, prioritizing speed and directness over winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 82 West is the longest continuous segment at about 93.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 82 West and North US Highway 287. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near East Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 332.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (North Railroad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.1 miles (I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.6 mi into trip|~13m in|East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8.1 mi into trip|~14m in|North Railroad Street
Keep slight left at fork onto North Railroad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
10.1 mi into trip|~17m in|I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Merge onto I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
25.8 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward US 380: University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 469
Toward US 380: University Drive
5
123.3 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abile...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from The Colony, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Abilene along the way.
Abilene
123.3 mi in|~2h 20m|via US 82
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi
1h 38m
North US Highway 287
71.8 mi
1h 14m
US 82
49.1 mi
55m
US Highway 82
33.5 mi
35m
West Highway 82
24.4 mi
25m
US Highway 380 West
21.5 mi
24m
North Stemmons Freeway
16.2 mi
17m
East State Highway 121
4.8 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 82 West
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Colony, TX and Lubbock, TX.
1
Start on this road
208 ft·20 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Blair Oaks Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Blair Oaks Drive
3
Turn right onto South Colony Boulevard
0.4 mi·40 sec·South Colony Boulevard
4
Turn left onto FM 423
1.1 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto TX 121
0.8 mi·1 min·State Highway 121
6
Continue on TX 121
4.8 mi·7 min·East State Highway 121
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.4 mi·50 sec·East Main Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto North Railroad Street
115 ft·2 sec·North Railroad Street
9
Keep slight left at fork onto North Railroad Street
123 ft·2 sec·North Railroad Street
10
Continue on East Church Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Church Street
11
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·West Main Street
12
Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.6 mi·50 sec·North Stemmons Freeway
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward I 35E North, US 77 North
14
Merge onto I 35E
16 mi·16 min·North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.1 mi·9 sec·I 35; US 77
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 469Toward US 380: University Drive
17
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.4 mi·47 sec·North Interstate 35
18
Turn left onto US 380
3.4 mi·4 min·West University Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on US 380
22 mi·24 min·US Highway 380 West
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
21
Merge onto US 81; US 287
72 mi·1 hr 14 min·North US Highway 287
22
Take the exit onto US 82
49 mi·54 min·US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
23
Take the exit onto US 82
0.4 mi·52 sec·US 82
Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
24
Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 82
25
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi·45 sec·North Main Street
26
Turn right onto US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi·1 min·East California Street
27
Continue on US 82; TX 114
93 mi·1 hr 38 min·US Highway 82 West
28
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi·25 min·West Highway 82
29
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·East Main Street
30
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi·7 min·US Highway 82
31
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi·1 min·4th Street
32
Continue on US 82; TX 114
25 mi·26 min·US Highway 82
33
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi·3 min·Idalou Road
Toward US 62, TX 114
34
Continue on US 62; TX 114
2.1 mi·3 min·East 19th Street
35
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from The Colony to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop and a 93.5-mile longest stretch on US Highway 82 West, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. The estimated fuel cost is around $50, so ensure your tank is full before you leave. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to stop as needed, but keep the 332.2-mile distance in mind. A practical tip is to check the weather forecast for West Texas, as conditions can change rapidly on the open highway.
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 166.1 miles from The Colony, TX, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 73 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.1 miles or 3h 8m 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 1m
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 The Colony, 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 The Colony, TX
This is one driving day of about 332.2 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from The Colony, 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 US Highway 82 West for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166.1 mi from The Colony, TX
· 3h 8m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.20 one way
$100.39 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$54.94
$109.89
premium
$4.54
$59.31
$118.62
diesel
$5.61
$73.35
$146.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.7
1
$34.88
$15.95
Efficient EV
83.1
0
$29.07
$13.29
EV Truck/SUV
132.9
1
$46.51
$21.26
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
The Colony, TX
Afternoon
in The Colony on Friday
Local time
3:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Afternoon
in Lubbock on Friday
Local time
3:59 PM
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
19 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
6h 8m 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 The Colony, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 332.2 miles and takes about 6h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 82 West, North US Highway 287, US 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.1 miles from The Colony, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.20 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 332.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (North Railroad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.1 miles (I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from The Colony, TX to Lubbock, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Abilene along the way.
