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Trip from Wylie, TX to Lubbock, TX

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

6h 32m

Distance

371.8 mi

598 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 20m ★
6 AM
6h 32m
8 AM
6h 57m
10 AM
6h 41m
12 PM
6h 38m
3 PM
6h 42m
5 PM
6h 56m
8 PM
6h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Collin County, Texas, United States

Wylie, TX

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county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Lubbock, TX

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Trip Overview

This 371.8-mile journey from Wylie, TX to Lubbock, TX is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 6 hours and 32 minutes. You'll primarily be on I 20 and US 84, with 94% of the drive being on highways, making it a focused, efficient trip. With an estimated fuel cost of around $56, this drive is quite accessible. Both Wylie and Lubbock are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels. This route is a straightforward option if you're looking to cover ground effectively.

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

185.9 miles from Wylie, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 371.8-mile trip, with 94% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 20 and US 84. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 182.3 miles on I 20, which is the longest uninterrupted segment. The character of the road is largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery. This means you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, high-speed roads designed for covering distance.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 182.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 371.8 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 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
10.4 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 South: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 75 South: Dallas
7
16.6 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward I 635

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 21 Toward I 635
7
16.9 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 635 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 635 West
7
24.9 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward I 35E South: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes. Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas
7
27.6 mi into trip | ~38m in | North Walton Walker Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 436A Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Wylie, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Loop 12 South: Irving

27.6 mi in | ~38m | via North Walton Walker Boulevard

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

27.6 mi in | ~38m | via North Walton Walker Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 182.3 mi 3h 4m
US 84 74.5 mi 1h 14m
Highway 84 20 mi 19m
SH 183 TEXpress 13.6 mi 13m
Jim Wright Freeway 12.8 mi 14m
I 820 TEXpress 6.9 mi 6m
East Highway 84 6.8 mi 6m
West Freeway 6 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wylie, TX and Lubbock, TX.

1

Start on North Ballard Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Ballard Avenue
2

Turn right onto TX 78

0.6 mi · 59 sec · South State Highway 78
3

Turn right onto FM 544

2.9 mi · 5 min · FM 544
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on FM 544

1.0 mi · 2 min · East FM 544
5

Continue on FM 544

0.7 mi · 1 min · West FM 544
6

Continue on 14th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · 14th Street
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on East Plano Parkway

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Plano Parkway
8

Turn left onto Jupiter Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Jupiter Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn slight right

167 ft · 7 sec
10

Turn straight onto TX 190

0.5 mi · 44 sec · President George Bush Highway
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward PGBT Toll West
12

Merge onto PGBT

0.3 mi · 17 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 75 South: Dallas Use the slight left lane.
15

Merge onto US 75

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 21 Toward I 635 Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 635 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto I 635

2.4 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 635

4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas Use the left / straight lanes.
21

Merge onto I 35E

2.2 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

0.6 mi · 39 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
Exit 436A Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
23

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Use the slight right lane.
24

Merge onto Loop 12 TEXpress

2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress

13 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
27

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
29

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
31

Continue on I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 3A Toward I 30 West: Weatherford Use the slight right lane.
33

Merge onto I 30

6.0 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Merge onto I 20

182 mi · 3 hr 4 min · I 20
Use the slight right lane.
35

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
36

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84
37

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F
38

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F
39

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road
40

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street
41

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
42

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84
43

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
44

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
45

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
46

Continue on US 84

2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive
47

Turn right onto US 62; TX 114

33 ft · 0 sec · 19th Street
48

Arrive at destination

US 62; TX 114

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour and 32-minute duration, this route is very manageable as a single-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a comfortable pace. You'll only need one planned stop, so consider where you'll take that break strategically along I 20 or US 84. The fuel cost is estimated at $56, so ensure your tank is topped off before you leave Wylie. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that longest stretch of 182.3 miles on I 20, as services can be spaced out.

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 185.9 miles from Wylie, TX, or about 3h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 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 82 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 185.9 miles or 3h 21m 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 28m

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 Wylie, 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 Wylie, TX

This is one driving day of about 371.8 miles and 6h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Wylie, 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 20 for about 182.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 185.9 mi from Wylie, TX · 3h 21m into the drive

city in Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Burleson, TX

186 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

Fort Worth, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 185.9 miles from Wylie, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182.3 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.18 one way

$112.36 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 130 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $61.49 $122.99
premium $4.54 $66.38 $132.76
diesel $5.61 $82.09 $164.18

Estimated Tolls: $0.48

Central Expressway (5.7 mi) $0.46
President George Bush Turnpike (0.3 mi) $0.02

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 130.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 111.5 1 $39.04 $17.85
Efficient EV 93 1 $32.53 $14.87
EV Truck/SUV 148.7 1 $52.05 $23.80

Gas CO2

130 kg

EV CO2

44 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Wylie, TX

Late night in Wylie on Wednesday

Local time

12:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lubbock, TX

Late night in Lubbock on Wednesday

Local time

12:32 AM

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

5 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 32m 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 Wylie, TX to Lubbock, TX covers 371.8 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 84, Highway 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.9 miles from Wylie, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.18 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 29 significant decision points across 371.8 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 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Wylie, TX and Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

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