Directions to San Marcos Options

[Mommy]

Ok, so I know how to get to Austin from Lubbock, and I know how to get to San Antonio from Lubbock; but Im trying to think of what would be the fastest way to get to San Marcos....Here is what I have thought about. Anyone know for sure what is the fastest?



Take 87 out of Lubbock for about 4 hours until you get to 71, take that to South Austin and hop on I 35 South

or

Take 84 to I-20 to some small road I cant remember the name of to 153 to 84 to 183 into Austin and cut over to I-35 South to San Marcos

or

Take 87 to I-10, drive through San Antonio, and hop on I-35 N



Honestly, I think the first one is the fastest, but I have never taken 71 out that far. I mean, I just saw it when I was driving to San Antonio and thought "hmmm 71 cuts through South Austin". Anyone ever taken this way before?

If I dont do that first one, then I guess the second one is the best choice.

Unless someone knows of a better way that I havent listed. Give me ideas, people. Thanks in advance

[Mommy]

I guess I was just kinda hoping there was a way to avoid San Antonio and Austin, or at least a majority of the city. I will probably just end up going through Austin though