Birmingham, Alabama to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

866 miles 1393.7 km · straight line
1039.2 miles estimated 1672.4 km · driving distance
20h 54min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Lubbock?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Lubbock is 866 miles (1393.7 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located W of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1039.2 miles, taking about 20h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 54min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 5min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~27h 10min $125–$364* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 289 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients