Baltimore to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1452.3 miles 2337.2 km · straight line
1666.4 miles actual route 2681.8 km · driving distance
30h 24min estimated drive time
$160 - $197 estimated fuel cost
~3h 25min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Lubbock?

The distance from Baltimore to Lubbock is 1452.3 miles (2337.2 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1666.4 miles, taking about 30h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 24min $160 - $197 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 29min $133–$250* Budget
Train ~39h 31min $200–$583* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
Explore more routes from Lubbock

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 484 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM