Atlanta to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1003.3 miles 1614.7 km · straight line
1128.4 miles actual route 1816 km · driving distance
20h 1min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Lubbock?

The distance from Atlanta to Lubbock is 1003.3 miles (1614.7 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located W of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1128.4 miles, taking about 20h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Lubbock in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Lubbock. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 1min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 1min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~26h 1min $135–$395* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 334 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM