Trip from Webster, TX to Lubbock, TX

Drive Time

8h 50m

Distance

569.5 mi

Route Type

Long-distance drive

Overnight route

Trip Overview

The drive from Webster, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 569.5 miles and takes about 8h 50m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Highway 3, NASA Parkway, Gulf Freeway Frontage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $84.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

284.7 miles from Webster, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 569.5 miles and 8h 50m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Highway 3 and NASA Parkway.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 3 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 3	Unavailable	Refreshing
NASA Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Gulf Freeway Frontage Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 45 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Gulf Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 10 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Katy Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
TX 71 West	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Highway 3 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on State Highway 3

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Turn right onto NASA Parkway

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Turn slight right

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Turn slight right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: San Antonio

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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

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Keep slight left

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Continue on Bastrop Freeway

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Continue on East State Highway 71

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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

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Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

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Continue straight

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Continue straight

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Continue on North US Highway 183

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Continue on South Key Avenue

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Continue on North US Highway 281

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Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

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At the end of the road, turn left

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Turn left onto Early Boulevard

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Continue on East Commerce Street

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Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

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Turn right onto East Walnut Street

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Continue on West Walnut Street

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Continue on State Highway 153

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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

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Turn right onto State Highway 70

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Continue on Lamar Street

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Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

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Keep slight left

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Turn right onto South Avenue F

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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

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Turn straight onto Ralls Road

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Turn left onto East 15th Street

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Turn right onto North US Highway 84

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Continue on Highway 84

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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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Continue on East Highway 84

45

Continue on Slaton Road

46

Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

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Turn right onto 19th Street

48

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 284.7 miles from Webster, TX, or about 4h 25m into the drive.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 125 miles or 1h 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 284.7 miles or 4h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 284.7 miles or 4h 25m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 54m

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 Webster, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Webster, TX

Aim for roughly 285 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX

Aim for roughly 285 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 125 miles from Webster, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Coffee and fuel

Austin, TX

188 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Late stop town

Overnight candidate

Killeen, TX

376 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Suggested Overnight Stops

Night 1

Killeen, TX

285 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 285 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lubbock, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 284.7 mi from Webster, TX

Austin, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 125 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Killeen, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 284.7 miles from Webster, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 285 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$84.73	$169.46
midgrade	$4.25	$95.34	$190.67
premium	$4.59	$102.94	$205.87
diesel	$3.99	$89.53	$179.06

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 199.3 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Webster, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 569.5 miles and takes about 8h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 3, NASA Parkway, Gulf Freeway Frontage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 285 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 284.7 miles from Webster, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $84.73 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.