Amarillo to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

113.6 miles 182.8 km · straight line
142 miles estimated 228.5 km · driving distance
2h 51min estimated drive time
$14 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
181° S bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Lubbock?

The distance from Amarillo to Lubbock is 113.6 miles (182.8 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located S of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 142 miles, taking about 2h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo and Lubbock. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Amarillo to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 51min $14 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 25min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 42min $17–$50* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 38 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 219.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients